MusicScience

Music Science

Origin of Music, Essay & Book: "Origin of Music," by Bob Fink
Computer program writes quality melodies unaided
Harmony in ancient music. On-line essay: "Evidence of Harmony in Ancient Music," Bob Fink (published by "Archaeo. Musicalis" 1988). Study of oldest known song.
How babies react: dissonance/consonance. News clipping.
Modern opera in musical style of Mozart based on update of Aristophanes play . Modern antiwar opera by Bob Fink -- composed in classical tonal styles [Mozart, etc.] -- updated, based on Aristophanes play + synopsis, mp3 sample.
Natural bases of scales
New MIDI, MP3 compositions in classical/trad'l styles, Bob Fink
Origin of Music -- Told Using Music of R. Strauss," + links
Oldest known musical instrument: Neanderthal flute, + debate. World-famous essay. Odds calculated against Neanderthal bone being a product of nature or chance.
Neanderthal flute -- Oldest Known Instrument by Bob Fink
On-line essay: Odds calculated against Neanderthal flute being a chance product of animal bites by Bob Fink
From "Origin of Music". On-line: Role of Drone & Counterpoint in Evolution of Harmony