Musical Statics

Musical Statics Is A Book Written By John Curwen In 1897 That Aims To Explore The Relationship Between The Principles Of Acoustics And Various Musical Concepts Such As Chords Discords Transitions Modulations And Tuning. The Author Attempts To Explain How The Laws Of Physics And Acoustics Influence The Way Music Is Composed Performed And Perceived By The Listener. The Book Delves Into The Science Behind Sound Waves And How They Interact With Different Musical Instruments As Well As The Mathematical And Physical Principles That Govern The Harmonies And Dissonances In Music. Curwen Also Explores The History Of Tuning Systems And How They Have Evolved Over Time. Overall Musical Statics Is A Fascinating Exploration Of The Science Of Music And How It Relates To Our Understanding And Appreciation Of This Art Form.As Used By Modern Musicians.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.