The Essay

Maths and Music

Tuesday 1 April 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Marcus du Sautoy continues his exploration.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

2/4. The Music of the Spheres

He examines Pythagoras' theories about the harmonious world, the thorny issue of temperament and why so many cultures divide the scale into 12 notes.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 10 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 9 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 8 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 7 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 3 April 08 Maths and Music 4/4
• 2 April 08 Maths and Music 3/4
• 1 April 08 Maths and Music 2/4
• 31 Mar 08 Maths and Music 1/4
• 27 Mar 08 Fruits of the Earth
• 26 Mar 08 Fruits of the Earth