Harmonograph
A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music
$14.63
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
25 October 2005
Summary
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781904263364 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1904263364 |
| Author: | Anthony Ashton |
| Publisher: | Wooden Books |
| Imprint: | Wooden Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 25 October 2005 |
| Weight: | 78g |
| Dimensions: | 125mm x 155mm x 9mm |
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About The Author
Anthony Ashton
Anthony Ashton is a journalist and company director. A lifelong passion for understanding what makes things tick eventually led to this extraordinary book. He is currently writing a book on the Universe.
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