The Physics of Music Integrating the Technical and Artistic Aspects of Creating Music 1st Edition By Gordon P. Ramsey
The Physics of Music: Integrating the Technical and Artistic Aspects of Creating Music, 1st Edition, by Gordon P. Ramsey, is a 2024 Springer textbook (ISBN: 9783031535062) that bridges music and physics, explaining concepts like sound waves, harmonics, and acoustics for students without prior physics or music knowledge, using basic algebra to connect musical structures with physical principles and their emotional impact, complete with exercises for understanding instruments, sound, and human perception.
Key Details:
- Author: Gordon P. Ramsey (Emeritus Professor of Physics).
- Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG.
- Publication Date: June 19, 2024.
- Format: Paperback/softback, 366 pages.
- ISBN: 9783031535062.
- Series: Part of the Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics series.
Content Focus:
- Explains the fundamental connection between music and physics, starting from basic concepts.
- Covers how instruments work, how sound travels, room acoustics, and the physics behind musical scales and harmony.
- Aims to connect the technical aspects (physics) with the artistic (emotional response) of music.
Target Audience:
- STEM students, music professionals, sound engineers, and enthusiasts interested in the science behind music.