How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond
by John Powell
John Powell explores how music affects the mind and why certain sounds become beautiful, memorable, or emotionally powerful. Connecting science and psychology with examples ranging from Beethoven to the Beatles and beyond, this accessible guide invites readers to listen more closely and understand what happens when sound becomes music.
About This Book
How Music Works examines the ideas behind the sounds people find compelling, moving, and beautiful.
John Powell explores music through the combined perspectives of science and psychology, making the subject accessible to curious listeners.
The book ranges across musical examples associated with Beethoven, the Beatles, and beyond.
It offers a broad introduction to the ways sound, perception, and musical experience connect.
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