Harmonograph, 9781904263364
Paperback
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.

Harmonograph

A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music

$16.69

  • Paperback

    64 pages

  • Release Date

    24 October 2005

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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. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information.…

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:24 October 2005
Weight:78g
Dimensions:125mm x 155mm x 9mm
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Critics Review

“Beautiful” - London Review of Books”

About The Author

Anthony Ashton

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.

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