Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Charles Taylor: Exploring music

The 1989 CHRISTMAS LECTURES explore the basic science involved in our perception of music, starting with the ways in which musical instruments make the pressure changes. We shall investigate the factors that affect the quality of sound produced which stem both from the craftsmanship of the instrument maker and from the skill and artistry of the performer.
Where to Watch Charles Taylor: Exploring music
5 Episodes
  • Exploring music: What is music?
    E1
    Exploring music: What is music?Episode 1
  • Exploring music: The essence of an instrument
    E2
    Exploring music: The essence of an instrumentEpisode 2
  • Exploring music: Science, strings and symphonies
    E3
    Exploring music: Science, strings and symphoniesEpisode 3
  • Exploring music: Technology, trumpets and tunes
    E4
    Exploring music: Technology, trumpets and tunesEpisode 4
  • Exploring music: Scales, synthesizers and samplers
    E5
    Exploring music: Scales, synthesizers and samplersEpisode 5
 
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