On the Sensations of Tone is one of the worlds greatest scientific classics. It bridges the gap between the natural sciences and music theory and; nearly a century after its first publication; it is still a standard text for the study of physiological acoustics mdash; the scientific basis of musical theory. It is also a treasury of knowledge for musicians and students of music and a major work in the realm of aesthetics; making important contributions to physics; anatomy; and physiology in its establishment of the physical theory of music. Difficult scientific concepts are explained simply and easily for the general reader.The first two parts of this book deal with the physics and physiology of music. Part I explains the sensation of sound in general; vibrations; sympathetic resonances; and other phenomena. Part II cover combinational tones and beats; and develops Helmholtzs famous theory explaining why harmonious chords are in the ratios of small whole numbers (a problem unsolved since Pythagoras).Part III contains the authors theory on the aesthetic relationship of musical tones. After a survey of the different principles of musical styles in history (tonal systems of Pythagoras; the Church; the Chinese; Arabs; Persians; and others); he makes a detailed study of our own tonal system (keys; discords; progression of parts).Important points in this 576-page work are profusely illustrated with graphs; diagrams; tables; and musical examples. 33 appendices discuss pitch; acoustics; and music; and include a very valuable table and study of the history of pitch in Europe from the fourteenth to the nineteenth centuries.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Where be the Quality controlBy Dale TurnerI never write reviews...but...this time someone needs to step forward. If its advertised to have 17 songs; it should have 17 songs. My copy only had half the songs. Songs were missing; pages not in order; 3 songs repeated; what the what! Pros..the songs I did get were great. I have no complaints there. Those song were as advertised; but quality control and proof-reading must not exist for this publisher. I love John Hiatt and have no beef with him The publisher...well thats another story. Had the book had all the songs I would have given it 5 stars. Had the book had all the songs I would have been happy and it would have been as advertised.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This could have been so much more user friendlyBy Carol C. PetersonIve been playing guitar for many decades and Ive seen many songbooks. While this book has all the songs in it; it is a real pain to use.1. I suppose it is better to give the chords at the beginning of the song but when there are five or more pages; why not give the chord tabs all the way through the song. Ive had to buy a chord stamp and ink and write them in. Most annoying.2. And what about just stacking the verses with the music rather than tucking them at the end of the last page?Not worth sending back but pretty disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Danny Slaven AhlfeldStop sending me advertisements for shopping I know what and when I want products. I dont need help shopping.