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    Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music
    Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music
    Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music
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    Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music

    By Anthony Ashton

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    Why did Pythagoras pause outside a Blacksmith's workshop? Can the nature of Harmony really be understood visually? Why do harmonies leave gaps or 'commas' when added together? In this charming little book Anthony Ashton uses a Victorian device called a Harmonograph to tell the story of Harmony and the intervals in the scale. With useful appendices and exquisite line drawings this is a unique and original introduction to this timeless subject. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWooden Books
    Release dateApr 1, 2018
    ISBN9781912706051
    Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music

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    • 1/5
      As others have said, the script is messed up significantly. Hopefully this is something that can be resolved.
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      I found it impossible to read with the printing errors blocking most of the paragraphs. Frustrating. I will try again to see if the issue clears up.

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