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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive treatise on the relationship between the human hand and the evolution of music. The author, a renowned historian and musicologist, argues that the hand has played a central role in shaping the history of musical notation, instruments, and sound systems. The author traces the development of musical notation from ancient neumatic symbols to modern cipher systems, showing how the hand has been used as a mnemonic device to represent musical pitch and rhythm. The book also explores the role of the hand in the development of musical instruments, from the earliest stringed instruments to the keyboard and wind instruments of today. Finally, it investigates the hand's influence on the development of musical systems, from the ancient Greek tetrachords to the modern tonal system, showing how the hand has provided a physical model for understanding musical relationships. Through this exploration, the book offers new insights into the nature of music and its relationship to human cognition and creativity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527619890_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527619890
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527619890
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