Publisher's Synopsis
What makes Frederic Francois Chopin's music so poignant and beautiful? Why are there so many comparisons made between Chopin's sublime piano music and the beauty of flowers in nature? The music of the sickly Pole has stood the test of time and continues to be played and enjoyed the world over. Is there a deeper connection between the music and the natural world than we have yet perceived?
Musicologist R.K. Owens studies the unifying mathematics within the music of Chopin. R.K. Owens maps out the geometry behind the music, using the Golden Ratio, Vesica Piscis, Pi, the Unit Circle and the multiplications of 9 to demonstrate how the proportions of Chopin's music corresponds with the pleasing symmetrical proportions present in the mathematics of nature. R.K. Owens explores the connection between music and Sacred Geometry, through Chopin's timeless masterpieces. This book presents new discoveries and mathematical theories about the underlying geometry behind Chopin's music. This mathematics is meticulously explained through three of Chopin's most beautiful works, the Etude in E major, opus 10, no. 3, the Nocturne no. 10 in A flat major, opus 32, no. 2 and the Nocturne no. 13 in C minor, opus 48, no. 1. By the end of this book, you will learn how Chopin's music connects with the pleasing symmetrical proportions of nature. This Sacred Geometry is inherent in our own selves and connects us back to our true nature. The mathematics behind the music helps to explain why Chopin's music is treasured by pianists and audiences alike the world over.
