Exploring Music The Science and Technology of Tones and Tunes

This lavishly illustrated book explores, in a non-mathematical way, the underlying science of music, musical instruments, tones and tunes. Readers will enjoy the pleasure and the understanding that Professor Taylor imparts to young and old alike when he explores, in his unique way, the magical quality and science of music.Based primarily on the highly successful series of Christmas lectures given by Professor Taylor in 1989-90 at the Royal Institution, this book contains an expanded version of what he said and demonstrated to live audiences in excess of 2,000 as well as over 10 million television viewers.Taylor, C. is the author of 'Exploring Music The Science and Technology of Tones and Tunes' with ISBN 9780750302135 and ISBN 0750302135.