Gareth E. (Associate Professor, College of the Holy Cross) Roberts
Taking a -music first- approach, Gareth E. Roberts's From Music to Mathematics will inspire students to learn important, interesting, and at times advanced mathematics. Ranging from a discussion of the geometric sequences and series found in the rhythmic structure of music to the phase-shifting techniques of composer Steve Reich, the musical concepts and examples in the book motivate a deeper study of mathematics.
Comprehensive and clearly written, From Music to Mathematics is designed to appeal to readers without specialized knowledge of mathematics or music. Students...
Taking a -music first- approach, Gareth E. Roberts's From Music to Mathematics will inspire students to learn important, interesting, and at...