"The Analysis of Music" (David Lewin)

"The Analysis of Music" by David Lewin is a comprehensive exploration of how to understand and represent the structure of music. It blends music theory with mathematical concepts to analyze patterns, relationships, and transformations within musical works. Lewin introduces formal tools to examine chords, melodies, and rhythms, revealing how music is organized and how different elements relate to each other over time. The book provides a systematic way to study music's underlying framework, making complex musical ideas accessible through logical and symbolic methods, ultimately deepening appreciation for music's structural intricacies.