Description
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Not only explains the materials and history of this music in great detail, but also—and probably most importantly—illustrates how these scales and harmonies are used in actual, living, breathing music. What has always been missing from the literature is an overarching guide to the field that is clearly written for both the amateur and professional. This is that book."--John Schneider, Grammy Award-winning producer
"There is no other book that comes close to what Kyle Gann has accomplished here.
The Arithmetic of Listening combines materials from ancient treatises and complex mathematical discussions of tunings with an artist's eye toward their expressive, musical use. It reads as though you are in a master class with a teacher who is patiently opening your eyes to a hidden history and your ears to hidden musical possibilities."--S. Andrew Granade, author
Harry Partch: Hobo Composer"A lot of fun . . . this is indeed a practical book, not just for its instructions, but also in the interludes." --
The Wire
