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Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music (Wooden Books),Used
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Harmonograph examines the remarkable and mathematical beauty in sound and music.During the nineteenth century, a remarkable scientific instrument known as a harmonograph revealed the beautiful patterns found in music. Harmonograph is an introduction to the evolution of simple harmonic theory, from the discoveries of Pythagoras to diatonic tuning and equal temperament. Beautiful drawings show the octave as triangle, the fifth as pentagram; diagrams show the principles of harmonics, overtones, and the monochord. Anthony Ashton examines the phenomenon of resonance in Chladni patterns, describes how to build a harmonograph of your own, and provides tables of world tuning systems. This inspiring book will appeal to musicians, mathematicians, designers, and artists alike.Wooden Books was founded in 1999 by designer John Martineau near HayonWye. The aim was to produce a beautiful series of recycled books based on the classical philosophies, arts and sciences. Using the Beatrix Potter formula of text facing picture pages, and oldstyles fonts, along with handdrawn illustrations and 19th century engravings, the books are designed not to date. Small but stuffed with information. Eco friendly and educational. Big ideas in a tiny space. There are over 1,000,000 Wooden Books now in print worldwide and growing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music'? A: The book explores the mathematical beauty in sound and music, particularly through the use of a harmonograph, a scientific instrument that reveals beautiful patterns found in music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Harmonograph'? A: The book is authored by Anthony Ashton, who examines the principles of harmonics and resonance throughout the text.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: Topics include simple harmonic theory, the discoveries of Pythagoras, diatonic tuning, equal temperament, and the phenomenon of resonance, along with practical guidance on building a harmonograph.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is a hardcover edition containing 64 pages filled with illustrations and diagrams.
- Q: Is 'Harmonograph' suitable for beginners in music or mathematics? A: Yes, the book is designed for a wide audience, including musicians, mathematicians, designers, and artists, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: When was 'Harmonograph' first published? A: The book was first published on April 1, 2003.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can be found in the book? A: The book features beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and diagrams that visualize complex concepts in music and mathematics.
- Q: Are there any practical activities included in the book? A: Yes, the book provides instructions on how to build your own harmonograph, allowing readers to engage with the concepts practically.
- Q: Is the book environmentally friendly? A: Yes, Wooden Books, the publisher, focuses on producing eco-friendly books, using recycled materials in their publications.
- Q: What is the significance of Wooden Books as a publisher? A: Wooden Books aims to create a beautiful series of educational books based on classical philosophies, arts, and sciences, designed not to date and to be informative in a compact format.