Science and Music by Sir James Jeans, 0486619648, Lowest Book Price Finder

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Superb!

Finding this book was like finding a rare gem. Suitable for anyone with a strong interest in the science behind music. It is advantageous (though not imperitive) for readers of this book to have a basic knowledge of maths and/or science, otherwise some may find it daunting.

Very technical look at sound and musicality.

Not recommended for the faint hearted! This book gives very technical explanations (including mathematical equations) of sound, the creation of sound, harmonics, tuning systems and accoustics. I would guess his background is as an organist and this colours much of his work. However, as a singer, I still found it very interesting as it enhanced my understanding of vocal harmonics and how we hear sound and determine subjectively whether it is "musical".

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An especially well-written and entertaining introduction to musical acoustics. I keep a copy among my musical reference books.

Also recommended: PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.

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