The History Of Musical Pitch

A groundbreaking study of the evolution of musical tuning systems, written by a pioneering musicologist of the 19th century. Ellis's book provides a detailed survey of the many ways in which musicians have tuned their instruments over the centuries, and offers valuable insights into the physical and mathematical principles that underpin the art of music.

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