How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond - Rilegato

Powell, John

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ISBN 10: 0316098302 ISBN 13: 9780316098304

Casa editrice: Little Brown & Co, 2010

Riassunto

What makes a musical note different from any other sound? How can you tell if you have perfect pitch? Why do 10 violins sound only twice as loud as one? Do your Bob Dylan albums sound better on CD or vinyl? John Powell, a scientist and musician, answers these questions and many more in HOW MUSIC WORKS, an intriguing and original guide to acoustics. In a clear, accessible, and engaging voice, Powell fascinates the reader with his delightful descriptions of the science and psychology lurking beneath the surface of music. With lively discussions of the secrets behind harmony, timbre, keys, chords, loudness, musical composition, and more, HOW MUSIC WORKS will be treasured by music lovers everywhere. The book also includes a CD of examples and exercises from the book.

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Recensione:

"By reading Powell's book we can gain a more solid knowledge of the foundations of music and therefore be better able to appreciate it."―Amanda Mark, New York Journal of Books

"Any readers whose love of music has somehow not led them to explore the technical side before will surely find the result a thoroughly accessible, and occasionally revelatory, primer."―James Walton, The Spectator

"In this distinctive combination of scientific treatise and laugh-out-loud commentary, composer and physicist Powell...has carved out an intriguing niche by using humor to enliven what could have been an otherwise dry introduction to acoustics...readers ... should glean some useful background for music study while simultaneously being entertained."―Barry Zaslow, Library Journal

L'autore:

John Powell holds a PhD in physics from Imperial College at London University. He has taught physics at the University of Nottingham and the University of Lulea in Sweden. In 2003, he earned a master's degree in music composition from the University of Sheffield in Great Britain.

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• Editore: Little Brown & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0316098302
• ISBN 13: 9780316098304
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 264