All You Need is Math… to Write a “Hit” Song!

Year: 2024 Authors: Jason I. Brown; Lawrence M. Lesser

Core claim

Mathematical concepts such as fractals, the Cantor ternary set, and musical transformations can inspire a pop song’s storyline, structure, and prosody without sacrificing mainstream listenability.

Topics

math-inspired songwriting, fractal metaphor, song structure, prosody, music perception

Domains

fractals, Cantor ternary set, transformations, symmetry, music mathematics, songwriting, popular music, lyrics

Methods

collaborative composition, lyrical metaphor design, structural song planning, musical transformation

Media

pop song, recording, lyrics, lead sheet

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