The Physics Of Dissonance

Even looking at the early 3D graph shown here, you can clearly see the demonic shape of dissonant notes - though many cultures experience dissonance and harmony in different ways. This video seeks to cover dissonance in sine waves, then on to note combinations and chords, resulting in a fascinating journey of cringe inducing sound. Get ready to sit snugly in the zone of discomfort! Timestamps here:

00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Contents
02:13 - 1) Dissonance of Pure Sine Waves
07:42 - 2) Dissonance of Notes with Overtones
11:28 - 3) Dissonance and Scales
15:29 - 3.5) Is any of this true??
19:06 - 4) Dissonance in Chords
22:36 - Conclusion
24:15 - Sponsorship from ASA
25:03 - 5) Caveats and T-shirt!

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