Publisher's Synopsis
On The Sensations Of Tone As A Physiological Basis For The Theory Of Music is a book written by Hermann von Helmholtz, a German physicist and physician, and published in 1863. The book is a detailed study of the physics and physiology of music, providing a scientific explanation for the way humans perceive and experience sound.Helmholtz's book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the physics of sound, discussing the properties of sound waves, the nature of musical tones, and the way in which musical instruments produce sound. Helmholtz also explores the relationship between different musical tones and the mathematical ratios that govern their harmonies.The second part of the book is more focused on the physiology of hearing, examining the workings of the human ear and the way in which the brain processes auditory information. Helmholtz discusses the various ways in which humans perceive sound, including pitch, loudness, and timbre, and explores the role of the ear and brain in these processes.Throughout the book, Helmholtz draws on a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, physiology, and mathematics, to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the science of music. His work has had a significant impact on the development of music theory and the understanding of the human perception of sound.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
