From Bach's fugues to Britney's choruses, Sarah Hart shows how maths shapes the music that shapes our lives.What makes music work? Why do rhythms move us and melodies stay with us for life? In 5, 6, 7, 8!, mathematician and bestselling author Sarah Hart unlocks the fascinating connections between music and mathematics.From the hidden arithmetic in Pink Floyd's 'Money' to the melodic structures behind Britney Spears' 'Hit Me Baby One More Time', Hart reveals how deep mathematical patterns underpin the tunes we hum, dance to and adore.
Blending lively storytelling with playful analysis, she takes us through seven iconic songs - one for each note of the musical scale - showing how rhythm, harmony and melody have roots in math across cultures and centuries.Perfect for music lovers, math geeks, and anyone curious about the world's most universal language, 5, 6, 7, 8! is a smart, surprising and joyful read.
| ISBN: | 9780008793715 |
| Publication date: | 8th April 2027 |
| Author: | Sarah Hart |
| Publisher: | Mudlark an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Genres: |
Theory of music and musicology Popular music Mathematical logic Popular and recreational mathematics Philosophy of mathematics Mathematical foundations Music reviews and criticism |
From Bach's fugues to Britney's choruses, Sarah Hart shows how maths shapes the music that shapes our lives.What makes music work? Why do rhythms move us and melodies stay with us for life?
5, 6, 7, 8! features in the following genres: Theory of music and musicology, Popular music, Mathematical logic, Popular and recreational mathematics, Philosophy of mathematics, Mathematical foundations, Music reviews and criticism
Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. Pre-order. 8th April 2027.
5, 6, 7, 8! was written by Sarah Hart and published by Mudlark an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
5, 6, 7, 8! has 320 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. Pre-order. 8th April 2027.