De la note au cerveau

A fascinating exploration of the mental processes at play when we play or listen to music

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Why do we enjoy listening to music? How do we instinctively recognise a song’s melody? What is perfect pitch? When the brain is gripped by music, opens unknown doors and delves into unexplored areas. Over the course of a thrilling journey, Daniel Levitin takes a fresh look at the way in which we play and react to music. From Bach to The Beatles, from Ella Fitzgerald to U2, he offers us a fascinating exploration of the mental processes that occur when we make or listen to music. “A wonderful book, as uplifting as it is enlightening”. (Olivier Sacks) TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: I like music, I like science. Why would I want to mix the two? What is music? : From pitch to tone Tapping the foot: Identifying the rhythm, volume and harmony Behind the curtain: Music and the instrument of the mind Anticipation What we expect from Liszt (and Ludacris) You know my name, look for my number: How we categorise music Lunch with Crick Music, emotions and the reptilian brain What does a musician do? : Analysing talent My favourite things: Why do we like the music we like? Musical instinct: The greatest success story of evolution

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Author		DANIEL LEVITIN
Editor		HELOISE D ORMESSON EDITIONS
Book format		14 x 20,5 cm
Number of pages		334
Type of book		Broché
Date of publication		01/06/2020
Language		French
Dimensions		14 x 20,5