Good vibrations
Subtitle: the physics of music
By: Barry Parker.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780801892646
Subjects: Vibration; Sound-waves; Sound; Wave-motion, Theory of
Description: 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 on sounds. He demonstrates what acoustics can teach us about quantum theory and explains the relationship between harmonies and the theory of waves.--Book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Making music : how sound is made; title: The sound of music : perception; title: Good vibes : waves in motion; title: Making music beautiful: complex musical tones; title: The well-tempered scale; title: Down melody lane with chords and chord sequences; title: you've gotta have rhythm : rhythm and types of music; title: Why a piano is not a harpsichord; title: Making music with the violin and guitar : the stringed; title: Instruments; title: The brass instruments: trumpet and trombone; title: The woodwinds : clarinet and saxophone; title: The most versatile instrument : the singing voice; title: Electronic music; title: Making a midi recording; title: Acoustics of concert halls and studios; title: Epilogue.