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Harmonograph

Harmonograph

$8.95 USD
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A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music

by Anthony Ashton

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.

Author(s)

Anthony Ashton is a journalist and economist. A lifelong interest in the building blocks of the sciences led him to the Harmonograph, a Victorian machine which draws musical intervals. After building a few in his garage, he wrote this book. He now lives in Girton, Cambridge.

Details

  • Pages: 64 pages
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 0.3" H x 6.6" L x 5.5" W
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