How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond [With CD (Audio)] - Softcover

Powell, John

 
9780316098311: How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond [With CD (Audio)]
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0316098310 ISBN 13: 9780316098311
Verlag: LITTLE BROWN & CO, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

John Powell, a scientist and musician, answers questions about harmony, timbre, keys, chords, loudness, musical composition, and much more in this fascinating guide to what music is and how exactly it works.
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?
In a clear, accessible, and engaging voice, Powell explores the science and psychology behind music. The perfect gift for music lovers everywhere.
This edition also includes a CD of examples and exercises from the book.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Scientist and musician John Powell holds a PhD in physics from Imperial College (London University) and a Master's degree in music from the university of Sheffield (UK). He is the author of How Music Works.


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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Verlag
LITTLE BROWN & CO
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0316098310
ISBN 13 
9780316098311
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
264
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