Microtonality and the Tuning Systems of Erv Wilson (Routledge Studies in Music Theory)
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (808 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138857564 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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The book shows how these structural properties can be used to map scales onto a microtonal keyboard by providing step-by-step guidelines and clearly illustrated examples. It is the first publication to offer a broad discussion of this influential theorist whose innovations have far-reaching ramifications for microtonal tuning systems. This book explores the emerging area of microtonality through an examination of the tuning theories of Erv Wilson. These theories offer ways to conceptualize musical scales as patterns with structural integrity and whose shapes can be altered to produce infinitely varying forms. Most importantly, it brings together theoretical and practical methods of tuning to enable composers, performers, and instrument designers to explore previously uncharted areas of microtonality, making a significant contribution to the fields of music theory, composition and music technology.. The volume provides an analysis of some of Wilson’s most significant theoretical ideas, including the Scale Tree, Moments of Symmetry, Constant Structures, and Combination-Product Sets. This study addresses the breadth and complexity of Wilson’s work by focusing on his microtonal keyb
She is a composer, performer and sound designer specialising in microtonal tuning systems. Terumi Narushima is a senior lecturer in music at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Her projects include acoustic and electronic music, works for film and theatre, and a research collaboration to develop microtonal flutes using 3D printing.
It provides both a conceptual and practical approach to microtonal music and does so within a global musical perspective.'Mathew Rosenblum, University of Pittsburgh. 'This text provides a unique and also comprehensive view of microtonality, represented by the important work of Erv Wilson, and links microtonal theory to instrument design in a very compelling way
Timothy O'Leary said kraig grady disappoints, as usual. very disappointed that amazon cancelled my pre-order of this title. apparently this book is not going to be actually published on schedule, for some reason. Kraig Grady, who mines Erv Wilson's work in lieu of any substantial work of his own, has failed ag