
What makes music sound ‘good’?
Simplifying Complexity
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Exploring the Technical Aspects of Music and Pianos
This chapter delves into the mathematical concept of metrics in music, particularly focusing on the white key metric on pianos and how choosing different scales can alter the relationship between notes. It discusses the construction of pianos, the diatonic scale, and the preference for consonant ratios in music.
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