Good vibrations the physics of music / Barry Parker.

Author/creator Parker, Barry R.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press,
Descriptionvi, 274 p. : ill., music ; 24 cm.
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Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008054589
ISBN9780801892646 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0801892643 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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