November 19, 2010 / Leslie

Giveaway: How Music Works [Closed]

Thanks to Hachette Books I have 3 copies of How Music Works by John Powell to give away to my readers. I’m reading this now and will have my review posted soon.

Description from the publisher.

How Music Works by John Powell

The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond

Category: Music, Non-Fiction
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publish Date: Novemberr 2010
Pages: 272

What makes a musical note different from any other sound? How can you tell if you have perfect pitch? Why do 10 violins sound only twice as loud as one? Do your Bob Dylan albums sound better on CD or vinyl? John Powell, a scientist and musician, answers these questions and many more in HOW MUSIC WORKS, an intriguing and original guide to acoustics. In a clear, accessible, and engaging voice, Powell fascinates the reader with his delightful descriptions of the science and psychology lurking beneath the surface of music.

About The Author

John Powell holds a PhD in physics from Imperial College at London University. He has taught physics at the University of Nottingham and the University of Lulea in Sweden. In 2003, he earned a master’s degree in music composition from the University of Sheffield in Great Britain.

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