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How Music Works : The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond by John Powell (2010, Hardcover)

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PublisherLittle Brown & Company
ISBN-100316098302
ISBN-139780316098304
eBay Product ID (ePID)84492324

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Book TitleHow Music Works : The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Applied Psychology, Acoustics & Sound
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Science, Psychology
AuthorJohn Powell
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight14.3 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-034873
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsIn this distinctive combination of scientific treatise and laugh-out-loud commentary, composer and physicist Powell...has carved out an intriguing niche by using humor to enliven what could have been an otherwise dry introduction to acoustics...readers ... should glean some useful background for music study while simultaneously being entertained., "Any readers whose love of music has somehow not led them to explore the technical side before will surely find the result a thoroughly accessible, and occasionally revelatory, primer."-- James Walton, The Spectator, Any readers whose love of music has somehow not led them to explore the technical side before will surely find the result a thoroughly accessible, and occasionally revelatory, primer., By reading Powell's book we can gain a more solid knowledge of the foundations of music and therefore be better able to appreciate it., "In this distinctive combination of scientific treatise and laugh-out-loud commentary, composer and physicist Powell...has carved out an intriguing niche by using humor to enliven what could have been an otherwise dry introduction to acoustics...readers ... should glean some useful background for music study while simultaneously being entertained." -- Barry Zaslow, Library Journal, "By reading Powell's book we can gain a more solid knowledge of the foundations of music and therefore be better able to appreciate it."-- Amanda Mark, New York Journal of Books, "By reading Powell's book we can gain a more solid knowledge of the foundations of music and therefore be better able to appreciate it." -- Amanda Mark, New York Journal of Books, "In this distinctive combination of scientific treatise and laugh-out-loud commentary, composer and physicist Powell...has carved out an intriguing niche by using humor to enliven what could have been an otherwise dry introduction to acoustics...readers ... should glean some useful background for music study while simultaneously being entertained."-- Barry Zaslow, Library Journal, "Any readers whose love of music has somehow not led them to explore the technical side before will surely find the result a thoroughly accessible, and occasionally revelatory, primer." -- James Walton, The Spectator
Dewey Decimal781
SynopsisWhat makes a musical note different from any other sound? How can you tell if you have perfect pitch? Why do 10 violins sound only twice as loud as one? Do your Bob Dylan albums sound better on CD or vinyl? John Powell, a scientist and musician, answers these questions and many more in HOW MUSIC WORKS, an intriguing and original guide to acoustics. In a clear, accessible, and engaging voice, Powell fascinates the reader with his delightful descriptions of the science and psychology lurking beneath the surface of music. With lively discussions of the secrets behind harmony, timbre, keys, chords, loudness, musical composition, and more, HOW MUSIC WORKS will be treasured by music lovers everywhere. The book also includes a CD of examples and exercises from the book., "Any readers whose love of music has somehow not led them to explore the technical side before will surely find the result a thoroughly accessible, and occasionally revelatory, primer."-- Seattle Post-Intelligencer What makes a musical note different from any other sound? How can you tell if you have perfect pitch? Why do ten violins sound only twice as loud as one? Do your Bob Dylan albums sound better on CD vinyl? John Powell, a scientist and musician, answers these questions and many more in How Music Works , an intriguing and original guide to acoustics. In a clear and engaging voice, Powell leads you on a fascinating journey through the world of music, with lively discussions of the secrets behind harmony timbre, keys, chords, loudness, musical composition, and more. From how musical notes came to be (you can thank a group of stodgy men in 1939 London for that one), to how scales help you memorize songs, to how to make and oboe from a drinking straw, John Powell distills the science and psychology of music with wit and charm.
LC Classification NumberML3805.P69 2010

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