How music works
Music is more than just sound; it’s rhythm, emotion, and science combined. This Collection explores the building blocks of music, from harmony and melody to the physics of sound and the psychology of why we respond to it. Discover how music shapes culture, influences our moods, and connects people.




Finding Inner Peace Through the Power of Music
Aastha Sharma

How Music Works
David Byrne

Introduction to Music Theory
George Russell, Berklee College of Music

Music for Wellness
Suzanne Hanser, Annette Philip, Berklee College of Music

World Music: Global Rhythms
Leslie A. Tilly, Meghan Perdue, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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