Re: [tuning] Re: Mathieu's Book - for Joseph

jpehrson@rcn.com wrote:

>
> Mathieu's book is an excellent guide to this phenomenon in the
> Western "canon" (oops . . . a pun!)
>
> I was going to get that book, but then somebody said I wouldn't get
> all that much out of it... So I would like more opinions about the
> value of it...
>
> Thanks!
>
> _________ _______ _____
> Joseph Pehrson

I gained a lot from Mathieu's book. Paul has very perceptively pointed out that it has its
shortcomings but there's a lot to dip in to and I found it stimulating from a composer's
viewpoint.

Best Wishes.