Harmonograph: A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music by Anthony Ashton

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Economist and journalist Ashton presents graphical representations of musical harmonies, mostly produced by the harmonograph, a simple scientific instrument invented in the 19th century, which he describes how to build. He explains insights that the pictures provide into the nature and possibilities of sound combinations. There is no index or bibliography. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Anthony Ashton is an economist and journalist.

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