The Computational Logic of Musical Harmony

This paper presents a scientific framework for music harmony by combining physical acoustics with the computational logic of the human brain. It successfully derives the Major Scale, the Standard Chord Dictionary, and the emotional distinction between major and minor keys. Ultimately, it seeks to replace traditional, superstitious music theory with a rigorous theory that explains why harmony exists as a distinct phenomenon.

Key Points

• Music theory should be treated as a rigorous science based on both physical acoustics and the computational requirements of the human brain.
• The theory provides a mathematical and computational derivation for the Major Scale and the Standard Chord Dictionary.
• It offers an original scientific explanation for the difference in feeling between Major and Minor Triads.
• The author critiques Helmholtz's theory of concord, arguing it fails to explain harmony as a positive phenomenon.
• The work aims to replace traditional music theory's 'funny symbols' and 'superstition' with a logical, readable framework.

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