The Science of Music

The Science of Music - Paperback

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The Science of Music - Paperback

The Science of Music - Paperback

by Mark Newman
$64.80
$64.80

Book Overview

by Mark Newman (Author)

There is science behind every aspect of music and music making. What is sound? How does it travel? How do we make musical sounds, with musical instruments, recordings, or electronics? What makes a good concert hall? How is music sent over the Internet? How does a trumpet work, or a synthesizer, or the human voice? This book addresses all these questions and more, offering a comprehensive introduction to the scientific study of music that draws on ideas from physics, biology, mathematics, and engineering to explain how music works.

Using some mathematics but avoiding calculus, the book offers a step-by-step discussion of the science of music, starting with the nature of sound waves, and covering musical pitch and scales, sound energy and loudness, harmonics and timbre, the human ear, room acoustics, digital sound, recording technology, and the workings of a wide range of musical instruments, from traditional string and wind instruments to contemporary workhorses such as electric guitar and electronic instruments. The book is suitable for instructors or students studying the science of music at the undergraduate level, or for any scientifically curious reader who wishes to learn about this intriguing field.
Number of Pages: 724
Dimensions: 1.45 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN
Publication Date: May 23, 2023
ISBN9798388777980
Author Mark Newman
PublisherIndependently Published
GenreEducation
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages724
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Mark Newman is professor of social science education at National College of Education, National Louis University. He has published books and articles on primary sources, visual culture, geography, and visual literacy. He has directed Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources and National Endowment for the Humanities grants. Newman won the National Louis Distinguished Teaching Award in 2016.

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