Harmonograph : A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1904263364
ISBN-13
9781904263364
Publisher
Wooden Books
Imprint
Wooden Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 25th, 2005
Print length
64 Pages
Weight
86 grams
Dimensions
15.60 x 12.50 x 0.70 cms
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In this charming little book Anthony Ashton uses a Victorian device called a Harmonograph to tell the story of Harmony and the intervals in the scale. With useful appendices and exquisite line drawings this is a unique and original introduction to this magical subject.
Why did Pythagoras pause outside a Blacksmith's workshop? Can the nature of Harmony really be understood visually? Why do harmonies leave gaps or 'commas' when added together? In this charming little book Anthony Ashton uses a Victorian device called a Harmonograph to tell the story of Harmony and the intervals in the scale. With useful appendices and exquisite line drawings this is a unique and original introduction to this magical subject. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
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