Musimathics, Volume 1: The Mathematical Foundations of Music
"Mathematics can be as effortless as humming a tune, if you know the tune," writes Gareth Loy. In Musimathics, Loy teaches us the tune, providing a friendly and spirited tour of the mathematics of music—a commonsense,self-contained introduction for the nonspecialist reader. It is designed for musicians who find their art increasingly mediated by technology, and for anyone who is interested in the intersection of art and science.In this volume, Loy presents the materials of music (notes,...
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A commonsense, self-contained introduction to the mathematics and physics of music; essential reading for musicians, music engineers, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and science.
1Music and sound12Representing music113Musical scales, tuning, and intonation394Physical basis of sound975Geometrical basis of sound1296Psychophysical basis of sound1497Introduction to acoustics1998Vibrating systems2399Composition and methodology285
