The Neural Code of Pitch and Harmony
Author | : Gerald D. Langner |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2015-04-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780521874311 |
ISBN-13 | : 0521874319 |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Neural Code of Pitch and Harmony written by Gerald D. Langner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the neuronal mechanisms of pitch and harmony, and the role of neuronal oscillations for brain and mind, this unique title demonstrates that musical pitch is a temporal and not a spectral phenomenon, and musical harmony is not a cultural heritage but a mathematical necessity based on neurobiological mechanisms.