Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music
Author:   Anthony Ashton
Publisher:   Wooden Books
ISBN:  

9781904263364


Pages:   64
Publication Date:   25 October 2005
Recommended Age:   14-99
Format:   Paperback
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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. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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Author:   Anthony Ashton
Publisher:   Wooden Books
Imprint:   Wooden Books
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 12.50cm
ISBN:  

9781904263364


ISBN 10:   1904263364
Pages:   64
Publication Date:   25 October 2005
Recommended Age:   14-99
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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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