Acoustics Music Physics Maths: Get the Book You Need

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The discussion revolves around finding resources that explain the mathematics and physics of music, particularly in relation to acoustics. Participants are exploring the relationship between sound, music theory, and mathematical concepts, with a focus on preparing for a college essay.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

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  • One participant expresses a need for books that cover the physics and mathematics of sound and music, including topics like notes, scales, instruments, and Fourier transforms.
  • Another participant suggests a specific book available on Amazon, implying it may be a suitable resource.
  • A different participant recommends "Music: a Mathematical Offering" by David Benson, noting that a free online version is available.
  • Another link is provided to a handbook on acoustics, suggesting it may contain relevant information.

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Participants are sharing various resource suggestions without any indication of disagreement or consensus on the best option.

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Participants have not confirmed the suitability of the suggested resources for the specific needs of the original poster, and there may be varying levels of depth in the recommended materials.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and individuals interested in the intersection of music, mathematics, and physics, particularly those seeking to understand acoustics for academic purposes.

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For college we have to write a 3000 word essay on a subject so an idea I had was to firstly explain the maths/physics behind music and then break up a piece of classical music into its sine waves.

However, my acoustics knowledge is limited. Does anyone know of a good book/books that explain the physics and maths behind sound/music. Notes, scales, different instruments, chords, tempo etc. I do not yet know Fourier transforms, I understand this is probably useful so a book on that as well might be needed.

Thank you in advance.
 
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Music: a Mathematical Offering by David Benson. There is a free on-line version of the book https://homepages.abdn.ac.uk/mth192/pages/html/maths-music.html.
 
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http://www.roletech.net/books/HandbookAcoustics.pdf
 

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