Dissonant Harmony: A New Principle Of Musical And Social Organization

By D. Rudhyar

Book Overview

Dissonant Harmony: A New Principle of Musical and Social Organization is a book written by Dane Rudhyar, a composer and philosopher. In this book, Rudhyar introduces a new concept of harmony that challenges traditional Western music theory. He argues that dissonance, typically considered an unpleasant sound, can actually be used to create a harmonious and meaningful musical experience.Rudhyar also extends this concept of dissonant harmony to social organization, suggesting that society can benefit from embracing diversity and differences rather than striving for homogeneity. He argues that a dissonant society, one that recognizes and celebrates differences, can create a more harmonious and just world.Throughout the book, Rudhyar draws on his extensive knowledge of music theory, philosophy, and spirituality to present a compelling argument for the power of dissonant harmony. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in music theory, social justice, and the intersection of the two.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Rudhyar Collection of Seed Ideas, by D. Rudhyar. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766176827.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162872039
• ISBN13: 9781162872032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"