The Science and Art of Musical Aesthetics - SUBHAS CHANDA

Here's a copy of The Science and Art of Musical Aesthetics - SUBHAS CHANDA – a paperback shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 84 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

Music in every tradition rests upon the physical principles of sound. The vibration of strings, the resonance of air, and the relationships between tones form the scientific foundation from which musical aesthetics emerge. Across centuries and cultures, musicians and scholars have explored how these acoustic principles shape intervals, scales, and patterns that give music its expressive character. This book examines these underlying structures and the ideas that surround them. Drawing from both Eastern and Western traditions, the author explores the scientific basis of musical relationships while remaining attentive to their aesthetics. In doing so, the work invites readers to view music not only as art, but also as an elegant expression of natural law.SUBHAS CHANDA

Book details

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 84
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Published: (1/1/2026)
• Category: Performing Arts

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