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Welcome
www.chrysalis-foundation.org
Established in 1982, The Chrysalis Foundation is
a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts and education organization that encourages the creation of
new acoustic musical instruments, and supports compositions and performances for
these instruments.
The Foundation is
accomplishing these goals through the work of master builder, composer, and writer
Cris Forster, whose original acoustic instruments are designed to explore new
tunings in just intonation.
We are devoted to
the idea that the future of music depends on the integration of timbres and tunings
as raw ingredients in an expanding, flexible, and highly nuanced tonal palette. By
recognizing the art of tuning as a variable rather than a constant, music can once
again become a vital force capable of expressing and addressing the complexities of
our modern minds and spirits.
© 1982-2010
The Chrysalis Foundation
All rights
reserved. The graphics and texts contained within this website may not
be copied, republished, or translated in whole or in part without written
permission from the Chrysalis Foundation. |
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We are
pleased to announce that Cris Forster’s
book,
Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of
Acoustic Instruments,
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Musical Mathematics is the
definitive tome for the adventurous musician.
Integrating mathematics, music history, and
hands-on experience, this volume serves as a
comprehensive guide to the tunings and scales of
acoustic instruments from around the world. Author,
composer, and builder Cris Forster illuminates the
mathematical principles of acoustic music, offering
practical information and new discoveries about
both traditional and innovative instruments. With
this knowledge readers can improve, or begin
to build, their own instruments inspired by
Forster’s creations shown in the 16 color plates. For those ready to
step outside musical conventions and those whose
curiosity about the science of sound is never
satisfied, Musical Mathematics is the map to
a new musical world. |
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Hardcover, cloth case, and dust jacket |
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Sewn binding |
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8˝
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944 pp |
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16 color photographs |
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249 figures |
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105 tables |
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4 bibliographies |
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8 appendices |
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● Comprehensive index |
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Table of Contents |
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Index |
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Five Reviews |
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Dear Reader,
Since July
2002, more than 400,000 visitors have logged on to www.chrysalis-foundation.org. We are
pleased to announce that Cris Forster’s book Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of
Acoustic Instruments is now available. We
would like to thank all readers who placed advance orders for
their visionary and steadfast support. If you would
like more information on Mr. Forster’s book, please visit
our
Musical
Mathematics page,
which shows the Table of Contents of this work.
Thank you for your interest and support of the Chrysalis
Foundation.
The Board of
Directors
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