Music by the Numbers: From Pythagoras to Schoenberg
by Eli Maor
Explores the historical interplay of mathematics and music, from Pythagorean ideas to twentieth-century composition, revealing how numbers shape musical theory and practice.
About This Book
This book examines the longstanding relationship between mathematics and music, tracing ideas from ancient thinkers to modern composers.
It highlights how numerical concepts have influenced musical theory, scales, and composition throughout history.
Readers gain insight into the ways mathematical principles underpin harmony, rhythm, and structure in music.
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