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Good vibrations : the physics of music /

Barry Parker's tour of the physics of music details the science of how instruments, the acoustics of rooms, electronics, and humans create and alter the varied sounds we hear. Using physics, he discusses the history of music, how sounds are made and perceived, and the various effects of acting...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Parker, Barry R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Making music : how sound is made
  • The sound of music : perception
  • Good vibes : waves in motion
  • Making music beautiful : complex musical tones
  • The well-tempered scale
  • Down melody lane with chords and chord sequences
  • You've gotta have rhythm : rhythm and types of music
  • Why a piano is not a harpsichord
  • Making music with the violin and guitar : the stringed instruments
  • The brass instruments : trumpet and trombone
  • The woodwinds : clarinet and saxophone
  • The most versatile instrument : the singing voice
  • Electronic music
  • Making a midi recording
  • Acoustics of concert halls and studios
  • Epilogue.