Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music - Couverture souple

Ashton, Anthony

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1904263364 ISBN 13 : 9781904263364

Editeur : Wooden Books, 2005

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Anthony Ashton is a journalist and company director. A lifelong passion for understanding what makes things tick eventually lead to this extraordinary book. He is currently writing a book on the Universe.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wooden Books
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1904263364
• ISBN 13: 9781904263364
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Easy Access System Europe Oü, 16879218; gpsr.requests@easproject.com; ; Mustamäe tee 50, 10621, Tallinn, Estonia; Tallinn; 10621; Estonie