Concerning Mr. Forster’s Musical Mathematics, I would like to know if that book is already available and, in such case, how can be it ordered and paid. My best wishes to your Organization and specially to Mr. Forster for his excellent work.
 

Thank you.

-A.

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Dear Reader,

My name is [...]. I am a Freshman at Reed College in Portland Oregon. I am very interested in non-tempered tunings, both Western and non-Western, and hope to start building new instruments for which I can compose soon. Right now, however, I’ve been working only with pre-existing instruments, primarily strings, because the lack of frets makes them a practical choice. I believe that Mr. Forster’s book would be an invaluable resource to an aspiring instrument builder such as myself, as one of the largest practical concerns I find with instrument building is a lack of proper or complete information. I hope to see Musical Mathematics in print soon and look forward to buying a copy once it comes out. Thank you for your time,

-A.

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Hi, my name is [...]. I am a composer/guitarist/student/tuning fanatic contacting you in hopes of possibly increasing Musical Mathematics’ chances of publication. From what I have seen and heard, anything written (and made) by Cris Forster must be heard.

-A.

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I am very interested in seeing Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of Acoustic Instruments in print. I am a student, a musician, and an aspiring luthier. I have also taken an interest in homegrown instruments of the type the Chrysalis Foundation is based upon. Unfortunately, I have no institutional connections, unless you can figure out a way to make the printing of the manuscript beneficial to the United States Army.

I would be more than happy to have my name and any other pertinent information included in grant applications, and I hope to be able to purchase a copy of the manuscript within the next few years.

Best of luck.

Cheers,

-A.

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To whom it may concern:

I am writing this letter to express my support for Cris Forster’s book. I am a violin student at the Mannes School of Music, and I have always been interested in the science behind the music that I play. I would be very interested in seeing Mr. Forster’s manuscript in print.

Sincerely,

-A.

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Hi,

 
I am a builder professional concert Bansuri bamboo flutes. I am based in Maryland. The subject and the content Musical Mathematics is absolutely enthralling for me and I would love to see it published.

Thanks.

-A.

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Hi,

Please contact me when the book is published. I am a music editor and composer very interested in non-tempered tunings. I am particularly interested in Al-Farabi.

Thanks,

-B.

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My name is [...]. I am a musician, both studio and live performance oriented, and a teacher of music of all sorts. I also have dabbled in building guitars. I am currently attending the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. I am a senior in college pursuing a degree in Recording Engineering Technology. I am absolutely thrilled at the information that is available in this manuscript. It would be a certain tragedy for this wealth of information not to be available in print for whoever wanted it. If it doesn’t go to print, at least let me know how I can get a hard copy.

-B.

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Dear Cris,

I’m delighted to see that your plans for self-publication are proceeding, and that you think you will be able to publish your whole book for under $90. Please put me down for a copy. I hope that all is going well with you.

With best wishes,

-B.

Professor Emeritus

Department of Mathematics

Stanford University

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Hi,

I read some of Musical Mathematics online. I am a bassist in 8th grade (going into 9th). I also play a little guitar and keyboards. I am interested in seeing Musical Mathematics in print. I go to Rye middle school and am involved in the music program there. Is it possible for me to buy the book you show excerpts of on your website? Please send me an email at [...]

Also, I have a question. Is there a device or method that would allow me to tune the bass to C=256 instead of C=263 (A=440). C=256 is the way instruments were tuned in the classical era and I would like to be able to tune a bass that way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

-B.

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I would love to purchase a copy of your book when it becomes available. Is there a waiting list I can sign up for?

Thanks.

-B.

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Hi - Hoping you will go forward with the publication of the manuscript - the sample of flute holes reminds of the inspiring work of Benade: Benade, A.H., “The Physics of Woodwinds,” Scientific American, October 1960.

Please publish it, and count me in for a copy.

Keep up the good work.

-B., MD

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I like to see Musical Mathematics in print.

Thanking you...

-C.

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Hi,

I am an amateur cellist and instrument designer/builder. [...] I would definitely like to preorder your book [...]

Please let me know when it is available.

Thanks,

-C.

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I have found the sections out of Musical Mathematics to be very interesting.

The sections that I have looked at, Chapter 8, Simple Flutes, and Chapter 10, Western Tuning Theory and Practice, Part VI, Section 37: Just Intonation is great. With both history and actual theories presented, and the interim transitions in between, has helped me understand the basics of both the trumpet, that I played some years ago, and the flute, which I have taken up recently.

Being a professional engineer, I enjoyed the derivation of equations.

Keep up the good work,

-C.

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To the Chrysalis Foundation:

I am a student at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. I stumbled upon this website while pursuing my personal studies in music. I am thinking about turning music into my major or minor. I am also an aspiring luthier; however, it will be some time until I can afford setting up a shop. This manuscript seems to be a magnificent accomplishment that would expand my musical knowledge. It would be a priceless resource in my education and aspirations.

Sincerely,

-C.

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Greetings!
 
I’m a graduate student of mathematics, and have played piano since a young age. I learned all the technical details of music notation and scales, sometimes curious of why some things were the way they were, but in mostly a dogmatic manner - the focus always being “Practice, practice, practice! Perform, perform, perform!” Despite my curiosity and the fact I really loved the music, I realized I wasn’t deriving all that much enjoyment from playing it, and concentrated more on my non-musical studies.
 
Whenever people hear of me doing math and having musical experience, I often hear “math and music go together” (in apparent contradiction to that other bit of “common knowledge,” that math is left-brain and art is right-brain - this is something I don’t believe is true at all, but that is another story). I never could figure out exactly what they meant by that. I guessed they were noting the fact that there seems to be a higher proportion of musically talented people among mathematicians, or perhaps that music possesses, besides beauty, a certain logical structure which can be analyzed. The influence of college roommates more musically talented than I (who all worked in scientific fields!) helped me revive my interests. I discovered a world of interesting things, answering questions like how the Western system of music came about, and introducing concepts such as tunings and microtonality. I never realized just how much math and music really do go together (I don’t think very many of the people who say so realize it in this way!).
 
In short, I am very glad that you are writing Musical Mathematics, and would love to see it in print. The closest thing I have looked at (not fully read, though) is Helmholtz’s classic, and I’d been hoping to find something with a more modern perspective. Your book looks to be it! Please keep me posted.
 
Thanks!
 
-C.

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Hi,

I am interested in the possibility of a book version of Musical Mathematics; please include me on any updates.

Thanks.

-C.

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Hello Cris and all at Chrysalis,

I understand that the Instruments are not for sale, and that you do not accept commissions to build instruments. Since they are quite beautiful creations in both sound and vision, it certainly inspires professional curiosity, inquiry regardless of their “purchasability”. The idea of exploring “just intonation” and in creating my own instruments for compositions has recently grabbed a hold of me and won’t let go, as I’m sure you must have experienced most profoundly.

My question is a request that you point me to sources that can help me build my own instruments, much like you have. Or, if you know of any available tutorials or designs for the composer (such as I) that has no prior experience with the actual building of an instrument. I of course will be looking forward to the publication of your book in 2006 as well.

Thank you in advance for any consideration you may afford me and congratulations on creating music in your own way.

-C.

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Hi Cris,

Thirty years working on Musical Mathematics? I’m interested in Chapter 10. I notice that you have a bibliography. I am currently writing something like Chapter 10 purely through introspection. [...] I am interested in a copy. [...]

-D.
 

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Hi!

I just discovered your website. It’s great! I look forward to the publication of Musical Mathematics and definitely want to order a copy. I teach high-school math and have a strong interest in music theory and the math and physics thereof.

Thanks,

-D.

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Dear Sirs,

Although I would mostly like to read details about [flutes] and their construction, I would certainly purchase the entire book if nothing other than for reference value. But, as can be seen on your webpage, the content goes far beyond this simple requirement. Well, I guess I’ll just say it: It’s the missing link of musical details, previously unheard of to the laymen, and able to fill in all aspects of musical theory.

Kudos...

Best,

-D.
 

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Greetings,

I am a luthier, a musician, and a music therapy student and I would definitely be interested in purchasing a copy of your book Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of Acoustic Instruments when it is published.

Best Regards,

-D.
 

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Yes, by all and any means; I would like to see Musical Mathematics in print.

I would definitely buy this work when it arrives in print.

I am a flutist of forty years and a manufacturer of professional flutes in precious metals and wood.

-D.

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Hello my name is [...]. [...]

I’m a musician of 12 years and I’ve been studying Just Intonation for the past 8 months. I recently began researching on how to build my own instruments for JI tunings. Coming across the Chrysalis Foundation site was wonderful... I saw the TOC for Musical Mathematics and got super excited to see that there was detailed instructions on building a Harmonic Canon. But then I realized it was not in print. Please pass this email on to those that can make this happen. I would purchase this publication in a heartbeat.

Thanks much and put me on your emailing list.

-D.

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Hi Cris,

Nice to hear from you. That is very exciting about your book! I would love to buy a copy for myself. The topic is right up my alley.

The drumming is going well. I’m not getting as much practice time in as I would like but so it goes.

I’ll try to answer your specific questions below...

-D.

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Hello, 

I am definitely interested in the publication of Musical Mathematics. I am an instrument builder focusing on electric-acoustic instruments in both standard and custom configurations. I also am in the process of designing a series of multi-scale instruments. Having this new publication would be an excellent resource when designing an instrument with a certain scale (or set of scales).

I would definitely like to purchase a copy of the book when it is published. I would also love to be able to demonstrate how the information applies to instrument design.

Keep me posted on the progress and when the book will be available. This research is definitely needed and wanted. 

Thank you,

-D.

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Good Morning Chrysalis Foundation,

I would definitely be interested in purchasing one of the books once they have been printed. I find the subject matter most illuminating to someone who is interested in acoustics and audio engineering. I am an electrical engineer and a novice at playing the flute. I am interested in constructing a flute to obtain a particular scale, dynamic range, and tonal quality. Your presentation regarding the placement of tone holes will assist me in accomplishing this quite nicely. I would like to create a working model using MathCad to simulate the tone hole placements and produce the desired note(s) and subsequent waveform. Using a Fast Fourier Transform, I should then be able to precisely calculate the amount of energy (power density) within each note as well as review the tonal and composite bandwidth.

Scale analysis is something I have been studying for many years as a hobby.

Please inform me of how to obtain a copy of Mr. Forster’s book once it is published.

Thank you for the enjoyment you have provided me and Good Luck in your endeavors.

Warmest Regards,

-D.

Microwave Hardware Development Engineer Staff
Lockheed-Martin Systems Integration

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Hi,

I am interested in learning about the possible publication of this comprehensive book. Please keep me informed on this great work.

Blessings,

-E.

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I am very interested in designing and making simple flutes, and Mr. Forster’s work would be a great help to me. I hope you can get your grant and publish this work. Please let me know when it is in print. I teach Highland and Lowland Scottish pipe and play wooden flute, and am researching their design so I can make my own.

Sincerely,

-E.
 

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Hi --

I’d like to order a copy of Musical Mathematics --- very important work --- put me on the list please. I’m a writer, playwright, teacher of geometry at Jung Institute. I build stuff.

-F.

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Dear Mr. Forster,

As a person with special interest in the publication of your monumental work entitled Musical Mathematics, please accept this as my order for ten copies of such work upon publication at a price of approximately $90.00 per volume plus shipping and handling charges. It is my belief that this book must be made available to universities and other centers of learning for the advancement of knowledge in the field of acoustic music. It is my intention to donate copies to selected institutions where they will have the most far-reaching effect.

-F.

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Hello,

My name is [...]. I am a New-York-based pianist/composer and music theorist. How might I go about seeing and learning from the Musical Mathematics writing? I am always thirsting for knowledge.

-F.

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Dear Sir/Madam:

I would like to see Musical Mathematics in print. Please use my email in support of your grant applications.

I am an instrument builder.

Thank you.

-G.

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Hello,

My name is […], and your proposal of this book is entirely overdue in our world, not just an absolute priority. I am amazed it hasn’t yet been [published]. I am a student of an art high school full of musicians, just like me. However, the passion that claims most of my attention is mathematics. My fascination with physics brought me to a deep understanding of mathematics to a philosophical level, a privilege I know most of my peers may never understand, because of the way they always seem to trudge home to finish algebra homework on Fridays. As a musician as well, I wanted to know why this theory I know works down to it’s very core, and I knew math would be where that lies. So weeks of research have led me far across the internet, gazing at yet another amateur musicians page of ‘well this is how to construct a triad’. Your book sounds like the absolute epiphany a world of struggling musicians needs to stop all the memorization, and to have the realization that these musical phenomena all happen as a bi-product of energy and vibration, not because ‘the pattern of a major scale is and always will be 2-2-1-2-2-2-1’. Thank you very much for wanting to document what should rightfully be documented.

-I.

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To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to purchase Musical Mathematics if it becomes available. [...] Please email me with information how and when I can obtain a copy.

Thank you

-J.

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As requested on a web site, I write to say I would like to see Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of Acoustic Instruments in print. I have no affiliations of interest, but am a physicist who plays and builds instruments.

Cheers,

-J.

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I am currently finishing a B.M. in Music Technology this semester. I am a guitarist and a composer. I have been interested in the mathematics of music ever since my mother showed me what a harmonic was when I was a kid. As a scholar, I have become somewhat frustrated with the serious lack of just intonation and musical mathematics in the standard music department. For my degree in music technology I have taken courses that cover acoustics and psychoacoustics, which has furthered my obsession with just intonation, along with studying the music and writings of Partch and his lineage of students.

Just Intonation and the art of temperament in the academic world is not something that should be disregarded while 12-tet is taught as the one true king of tunings. I would love to have a copy of your book when it’s published, it seems like it will be a fantastic reference that I would use all the time. Hopefully it reaches a large number of libraries and makes it’s way into the hands of many musicians.

-J.

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Hello,

I’m very interested in Musical Mathematics. I am a student of woodwind making. I would like to purchase your book when it is published!

Thanks very much.

-J.

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To Whom It May Concern:

It baffles me that this work is not already in print. I have seen numerous books on the subject of temperament and acoustics in all major bookstores. But it is the same thing every time. Either way too complicated for the layman, or not complicated enough. I have read quite a few extracts from Musical Mathematics, and I find it to be a perfect balance between these extremes. The material is always presented in an understandable fashion, and it always treats its readers with respect by not over-simplifying the subjects. Namely, because Mr. Forster takes the time to lead you into the concepts with historical anecdotes, lots of pictures and diagrams, and careful writing so as to not obscure the material. I believe there is a strong market for this book, and anxiously await seeing a publisher pick it up, as someone should have long ago. I’ll be first in line for a copy when they do.

-J.

Composer, Pianist

SFSU School of Music

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Greetings To Whom It May Concern.

I am a designer/maker of free reed musical instruments. I would benefit greatly from the publication of Cris Forster’s manuscript Musical Mathematics.

Thank you.

-J.

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Dear Cris,

I would like to see your book Musical Mathematics available in print. The table of contents listed is compelling and seems it would make an essential reference for the tuning library of any musical instrument designer or composer. The proposed price of $90 is OK and understandable, provided it is published in hardcover.

I am a composer specializing in non-octave tunings and also a modest instrument builder. I also design musical tuning software for the Macintosh.

Please keep me informed if and when the book is published.

Best Wishes,

-J.

Chief Musical Instrument Designer

Red Barn Goat Farm

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Looking forward to the publication of Musical Mathematics. I am a composer, performer, educator, broadcaster intensely involved with tunings and new musical instruments. This volume will be a welcome addition to the existing literature, taking readers closer to information only alluded to elsewhere.

If appropriate, I would be interested in reserving one of the first 500 of the unabridged edition - and if you are considering a subscription as a method of publication, I would be more than happy to be involved.

Sincerely,

-J.

Music Professor, Pierce College

Host/Broadcaster - Pacifica Radio’s Global Village

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Board of Directors, The Chrysalis Foundation:

I read with great interest of your plans to publish the book Musical Mathematics. I anticipate the book will be a valuable reference for me, both professionally and personally.

I am a life-long professional musician and (currently) amateur flute maker. My interest in flute making developed after my first exposures to Native American end-blown flutes produced by various makers in the eastern and central U.S. These flutes are made in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and configurations, from a variety of materials that includes, among other things, river cane, bamboo, hardwood, and PVC piping. Because of the natural variations in, and volatility of, these materiel, proper placement of the tone holes which produce the various pitches on the instrument can be extremely challenging. Proper placement is absolutely essential, as it ensures each pitch on the instrument will be “in tune” with all the other pitches.

That’s where I anticipate your book may be a great help. Developing a working knowledge of the mathematics that underlies the placement of each tone hole in reference to all the other holes, and in reference to the dimensions of the instrument itself, should enable me to produce a higher quality instrument, regardless of the dimensions and material used. I’m very excited to read of your plans for this book, and would like to offer my best wishes for a successful outcome.

Sincerely,

-J.

Performer, Composer, Song Writer, Builder

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I am a guitar designer, builder, repairman, and singer/songwriter. Please acknowledge my interest in obtaining a copy of your future manuscript as it will definitely expand my knowledge of this fantastic art form.

Confidentially yours,

-J.

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Heidi, Cris -

Please put me down for a copy of Musical Mathematics. I am looking forward to seeing it published. [...]

-K.

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To Whom It May Concern.

No one living has gone through such painstaking labor in acquiring the knowledge that is in this book. It will no doubt become the standard text and will allow the field of instrument building to take a giant technological leap forward. I strongly urge all organizations and individuals to fully support this project.

-K.

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To Chrysalis Foundation:

My name is [...], and I am a Degree student at Musicians Institute. I play guitar and piano, and over the past year have started to hear about and investigate just intonation; I would love to see Musical Mathematics in print, as I would like to further understand the concepts of tunings and how they can be applied to music.

Could you recommend some good books for a “beginner” like to me?

Thanks!

-K.

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Hello,

My name is [...], and I am a student at Berklee College of Music, having previously also studied at the Indiana University Bloomington School of Music. I discovered the Chrysalis earlier today on oddmusic.com and found it to be absolutely haunting! Upon my venture to the Chrysalis Foundation website, my intrigue was only furthered. The mathematics and physics behind music and our perception of it is something that I think I have always been subconsciously fascinated with, only recently have I really begun to understand, appreciate, and pursue this knowledge though (due in large part to having read Daniel Levitnin’s This Is Your Brain On Music).

Cris Forster’s manuscript definitely sounds like something I would be highly interested in reading, and I wouldn’t have any second thoughts about putting out $90 for it. If possible, I would like to be informed of any developments in the search for a publisher. Seeing as the proposed printing will only be 500 copies, I most certainly want to make sure that I will be able to obtain one.

Thank you, and I look forward to exploring your site further.

-L.

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I would be most interested to own a copy of your book. I compose, teach and play French Horn professionally. Many of my works are composed using just intonation. My previous two degrees (MMus Musicology and MPhil Composition) featured just intonation as does my current degree and I expect my involvement will continue with such tunings. Reference material as has been written by Mr. Forster is most welcome for a continual increase in understanding. I was pleased to see the preface by David Canright whom I enjoyed visiting in 2003.

-M.

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Hi there, it is exiting that there is a book just about to be published about a subject for which I have a tremendous passion. I have been Improvising music with new music instruments since the year 2000. All the experiences gained through this activity led me to want to become a music instrument builder and a sound sculptor. So I am looking forward to Cris Forster’s book to employ and apply its knowledge in instruments making. Let me know when it is ready.

-M.
 

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Hello,

My name is […]. Please keep me informed as to the progress of the manuscript. I wish you all the success in the world at achieving the publication of Musical Mathematics.

-M.
 

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Grant application [committee],

Please publish this book. I’ve heard some samples of music in just intonation, and after listening to just a few 2-minute samples, now all the other music I hear sounds dull in comparison.

I can’t find much information about just intonation at the moment. There are one or two books on the subject, but... the table of contents [of Musical Mathematics] is impressive by itself; it almost looks like an encyclopedia.

We need this book!

-M.
 

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I am interested in the book when it is published.

-M.

Amateur Instrument Maker

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Cris,

I would like to order 2 advance copies of Musical Mathematics. I am a custom instrument builder.

Hope all is well,

-P.

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I will definitely buy your book when it becomes available. Please inform me when it is ready. […] And I have promoted your site by adding it to the Links section.

-R.
 

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Hello.

I just found your webpage by searching for "chromatic lichanos meson" or something like that. I was looking for detailed information on Greek divisions of the tetrachord, and I was very happy to find in your page very concise, clear explanations on the matter.

I saw the message on top of the page, and I am interested in print copies of the book.

Also, I have one question regarding Chapter 10, Section 7, Figure 1 [at]

http://www.chrysalis-foundation.org/Philolaus_&_Euclid.htm.

Figure 1 shows specific intervals for the three genera of tetrachord. Although in the text above the figure, reference is made to Archytas’ and Aristoxenus’ divisions of the tetrachord, the explanation for the figure itself is that of a "typical tetrachord" for each genus. Could you tell me which source was used to create the illustrations? [...]

Sincerely,

-R.
 

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Dear Chrysalis Foundation,

I would like to see Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of Acoustic Instruments in print. Please put me on your mailing list and let me know when it is published.

Best regards,

-R.

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I look forward to the publication of Cris Forster’s manuscript, Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of Acoustic Instruments. I am especially attracted by the light that this manuscript casts upon a subject in which I specialize: the history of mathematics and of related sciences such as music theory, especially among the ancient Greeks and the medieval Arabs.

-R. (Prof.)

Department of Mathematics

Schoolcraft College

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Please print the manuscript.

-R.

Web, Java, and Net Programmer and Developer

HP Software Global Business Unit

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I am a high school student who has, in recent months, devoted a great deal of time to the study of just intonation and the design of musical instruments. Based upon the content of the pages display on the website, I feel that a copy of Musical Mathematics would benefit my research tremendously.

-S.

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I’m interested in a published copy of Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of Acoustic Instruments.

I am a musician and an instrument builder as a hobbyist. The book received high praise from oddmusic.com as a comprehensive resource for building, as well as a historical reference.

-S.

Residential Designer

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I would love to see Musical Mathematics in print so I can have a copy.

I’ve been a musician my entire life. I started piano at six, but music reading was too difficult for me to master, so my teacher encouraged me to play by ear, which I have done ever since. At 22 years of age, I took up the concert harp after outgrowing a small Celtic harp that I built. I went from the small harp to the concert pedal harp in four months! I was an intermediate level student in my 2nd year of instruction. It was then that I began to understand reading music a little better, but once again, the instructor marveled at my ability to play nearly any piece of music by ear.

After all the training, the practice, I barely understand the ins and outs of music and the unseen “workings” of it all.

For the past year or so, I’ve been more interested in building instruments, rather than playing. I’m currently building a single manual harpsichord — from scratch! — not a kit. It’s going to be interesting to see how it turns out, since I’ve used no drawings or plans for it, just information from various sources. Harpsichords are nice, but now I think I would like a Harmonic Canon sitting in my living room!

Just intonation? 19-tone equal temperament? Ratios, etc.? What are those?

This is the knowledge that I am lusting after!

Please put Musical Mathematics in print so that I can have a copy!

I would be forever grateful!

-S.
 

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Hi, My name is […], and this book is just what my son is looking for. He is a jazz drummer who builds his own instruments. He has a harmonic canon in his future. How do I get a copy of Musical Mathematics?

-T.

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Hi,

As a musician, and an inhabitant of this planet, I am always looking for new methods of vitalizing art. While the equal tempered system has served us well over the past few hundred years, I believe it is now more of a liability to humanity than a plus. I could list a great number of reasons to support that statement, but the issue here is the breaking of new ground for new forms of expression, with new palettes of sound as their foundation. For this reason I would very much appreciate being notified when this book becomes available, and/or when pre-ordering can be done.

Thanks,

-T.

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Dear Chrysalis Foundation,

I visited your website today and discovered the project to publish the book Musical Mathematics: On the Art and Science of Acoustic Instruments. The wealth of technical material included on so many aspects of musical scales and instrument tuning marks this in my mind as a very worthwhile project.

I’m a musician and armchair instrument builder with interest in a broad range of musical instrument types, including stringed, woodwind, percussive and electronic. The book you intend to publish would help me in many aspects with the theory and practice of tuning instruments and defining scales. I look forward to your success in this and would be happy to be informed of the publication date.

Sincerely,

-V.

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Hi,

I would love to see this book in print. Please let me know if there is any opportunity to pre-order at any time.

Thanks for your efforts.

Greatly appreciated,

-W.

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I would be very pleased to see the work Musical Mathematics in print.

As an engineer, musician, and amateur musical instrument builder, this book would be a valuable resource.

If possible I would like to pre-order my own copy of the book when it is published; can you send me details on how to get on the waiting list?

Thank you,

-W.

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