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John Powell How Music Works (Mixed Media Product)
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- Book Title
- How Music Works : The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond
- Publication Name
- How Music Works
- Title
- How Music Works
- Subtitle
- The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- EAN
- 9780316098311
- ISBN
- 9780316098311
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Genre
- Music, Psychology, Science
- Release Date
- 02/12/2011
- Release Year
- 2011
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 1in
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 8.3 Oz
- Language
- English
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Topic
- Philosophy & Social Aspects, Applied Psychology, Acoustics & Sound
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316098310
ISBN-13
9780316098311
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109118589
Product Key Features
Book Title
How Music Works : The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Applied Psychology, Acoustics & Sound
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Music, Psychology, Science
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml3805.P69 2011
Reviews
"An exceptionally informative discussion of the hows and whys of music...The presentation is clear and logical-even for a layman like myself. Yet it is never pandering, or overly simplified. In short, this is just about the best book on the subject I have come across." -- Greg Barbrick, Seattle-Post Intelligencer, "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, "The author...uses easy-to-follow, conversational language to lead the reader into the science of music...It is amazing that after a few hours of Powell's explanations, a musical novice (like me) can begin to read music, which is written in a language that is as foreign to most of us as Sanskrit." -- Phillip Manning, Science Book News, "The author...uses easy-to-follow, conversational language to lead the reader into the science of music...It is amazing that after a few hours of Powell's explanations, a musical novice (like me) can begin to read music, which is written in a language that is as foreign to most of us as Sanskrit."-- Phillip Manning, Science Book News, "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, "An exceptionally informative discussion of the hows and whys of music...The presentation is clear and logical-even for a layman like myself. Yet it is never pandering, or overly simplified. In short, this is just about the best book on the subject I have come across."-- Greg Barbrick, Seattle-Post Intelligencer, "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, The author...uses easy-to-follow, conversational language to lead the reader into the science of music...It is amazing that after a few hours of Powell's explanations, a musical novice (like me) can begin to read music, which is written in a language that is as foreign to most of us as Sanskrit., 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., "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, 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., 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., An exceptionally informative discussion of the hows and whys of music...The presentation is clear and logical-even for a layman like myself. Yet it is never pandering, or overly simplified. In short, this is just about the best book on the subject I have come across., "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, "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
Copyright Date
2011
Dewey Decimal
781
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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