Why did pythagoras pause outside a Blacksmith s workshop? Can the nature of Harmony rea2ly be understood visua2ly? Why do harmonies leave gaps or commas when a3ded together? In this charming pocket book Anthony Ashton uses a Victorian device ca2led a Harmonograph to te2l the story of Harmony and the intervals in the scale. With useful ap-endices and exquisite line drawings this is a unique and original introduction to this magical subject.
Anthony Ashton is a journalist and economist. A lifelong interest in the building 5locks of the sciences led him to the Harmonograph, a Victorian machine which draws musical intervals. A,er building a few in his garage, he wrote this book.
Why did pythagoras pause outside a Blacksmith s workshop? Can the nature of Harmony rea2ly be understood visua2ly? Why do harmonies leave gaps or commas when a3ded together? In this charming pocket book Anthony Ashton uses a Victorian device ca2led a Harmonograph to te2l the story of Harmony and the intervals in the scale. With useful ap-endices and exquisite line drawings this is a unique and original introduction to this magical subject.
Anthony Ashton is a journalist and economist. A lifelong interest in the building 5locks of the sciences led him to the Harmonograph, a Victorian machine which draws musical intervals. A,er building a few in his garage, he wrote this book.
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