Harmonograph A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music - Wooden Books U.S. Editions

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 pocket 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 US EDITIONS. Small books, BIG ideas. Tiny but packed with information. "Stunning NEW YORK TIMES. Fascinating FINANCIAL TIMES. Beautiful LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. Rich and Artful THE LANCET. Genuinely mind-expanding FORTEAN TIMES. Excellent NEW SCIENTIST.

ISBN:	9781952178047
Publisher:	Wooden Books
Imprint:	Wooden Books
Published date:	15 Mar 2022
DEWEY:	781.2
Language:	English
Number of pages:	64
Weight:	91g
Height:	168mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	8mm

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