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How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven
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- ISBN
- 9780316098304
- Book Title
- How Music Works : The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Music, Psychology, Science
- Topic
- Philosophy & Social Aspects, Applied Psychology, Acoustics & Sound
- Item Weight
- 14.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316098302
ISBN-13
9780316098304
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84492324
Product Key Features
Book Title
How Music Works : The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Applied Psychology, Acoustics & Sound
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Psychology, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
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., "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, "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, "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, "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
Lccn
2010-034873
Dewey Decimal
781
Lc Classification Number
Ml3805.P69 2010
Copyright Date
2010
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