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How Music Works: The Science And Psychology Of Beautiful Sounds, From Beethoven To The Beatles And Beyond,New
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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.'Seattle Postintelligencerwhat Makes A Musical Note Different From Any Other Sound? How Can You Tell If You Have Perfect Pitch? Why Do Ten Violins Sound Only Twice As Loud As One? Do Your Bob Dylan Albums Sound Better On Cd 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 And Engaging Voice, Powell Leads You On A Fascinating Journey Through The World Of Music, With Lively Discussions Of The Secrets Behind Harmony Timbre, Keys, Chords, Loudness, Musical Composition, And More. From How Musical Notes Came To Be (You Can Thank A Group Of Stodgy Men In 1939 London For That One), To How Scales Help You Memorize Songs, To How To Make And Oboe From A Drinking Straw, John Powell Distills The Science And Psychology Of Music With Wit And Charm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'How Music Works' about? A: 'How Music Works' provides an exploration of the science and psychology behind music, addressing questions about musical notes, pitch, and sound perception.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How Music Works' is John Powell, who is both a scientist and a musician.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as harmony, timbre, musical composition, loudness, and the history of musical notes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: 'How Music Works' is designed to be accessible, making it suitable for readers who are new to the technical side of music.
- Q: When was 'How Music Works' published? A: 'How Music Works' was published on November 3, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'How Music Works' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'How Music Works' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'How Music Works' is in new condition.
- Q: Is there an edition of this book? A: Yes, 'How Music Works' is the first edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'How Music Works' is categorized under History & Criticism.