9780802714091
Harmonograph: A Visual Guide To The Mathematics Of Music (Wooden Books) - Anthony Ashton
Walker & Company (2003)
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During the nineteenth century, a remarkable scientific instrument known as a harmonograph revealed the beautiful patterns found in music. Harmonograph is an introduction to the evolution of simple harmonic theory, from the discoveries of Pythagoras to diatonic tuning and equal temperament. Beautiful drawings show the octave as triangle, the fifth as pentagram; diagrams show the principles of harmonics, overtones, and the monochord. Anthony Ashton examines the phenomenon of resonance in Chladni patterns, describes how to build a harmonograph of your own, and provides tables of world tuning systems. This inspiring book will appeal to musicians, mathematicians, designers, and artists alike.

Product Details
LoC Classification QC228.3.A78 2003
Dewey 781.2
Format Hardcover
Cover Price 12,00 €
No. of Pages 64
Height x Width 173 x 145 mm
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