Music, Math, and Mind

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The Physics and Neuroscience of Music

By Professor David Sulzer

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Music, Math, and Mind explores the intriguing connections between music, mathematics, and cognitive science, aiming to enhance the reader's understanding of how these disciplines interact. Professor David Sulzer provides insights into the ways music influences the brain and thought processes, revealing unexpected relationships between numbers and musical structures. This educational journey encourages readers to view music and mathematics in a new light, emphasising their profound impact on human cognition.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of music and mathematics and how these concepts connect to understanding the human mind. Professor David Sulzer provides insights into how musical structures relate to mathematical patterns, making it an intriguing read for those interested in the science behind creativity and cognition.

This book offers a lively exploration of the mathematics, physics, and neuroscience that underlie music. Written for musicians and music lovers with any level of science and math proficiency, including none, Music, Math, and Mind demystifies how music works while testifying to its beauty and wonder.

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Why does a clarinet play at lower pitches than a flute? What does it mean for sounds to be in or out of tune? How are emotions carried by music? Do other animals perceive sound like we do? How might a musician use math to come up with new ideas?

This book offers a lively exploration of the mathematics, physics, and neuroscience that underlie music in a way that readers without a scientific background can follow. David Sulzer, also known in the musical world as Dave Soldier, explains why the perception of music encompasses the physics of sound, the functions of the ear and deep-brain auditory pathways, and the physiology of emotion.

He delves into topics such as the math by which musical scales, rhythms, tuning, and harmonies are derived, from the days of Pythagoras to technological manipulation of sound waves. Sulzer ranges from styles from around the world to canonical composers to hip-hop, the history of experimental music, and animal sound by songbirds, cetaceans, bats, and insects. He makes accessible a vast range of material, helping readers discover the universal principles behind the music they find meaningful.

Written for musicians and music lovers with any level of science and math proficiency, including none, Music, Math, and Mind demystifies how music works while testifying to its beauty and wonder.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Music, Math, and Mind by Professor David Sulzer emerges as a compelling exploration of the intricate links between music, science, and mathematics. Critics laud the book for its blend of engaging storytelling and scientific insight, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience. The reviews highlight Sulzer's unique perspective as both a neurobiologist and musician, adding depth to the discussion. Its ability to provoke thought and spark curiosity among readers of varied expertise levels has been especially praised.

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ISBN: 9780231193795

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

David Sulzer is a professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Pharmacology at Columbia University Medical Center. His laboratory has made important contributions to the study of brain mechanisms involved in autism, Parkinson’s disease, drug addiction, and learning and memory. He is also a composer and performer under the name Dave Soldier and has worked with many major figures in the classical, jazz, and pop worlds, appearing on over one hundred records. Some of his projects bridge music and neuroscience, including the Thai Elephant Orchestra, an orchestra of fourteen elephants in northern Thailand, and the Brainwave Music Project, which uses EEGs of brain activity to create compositions.