BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

The Science of Music

The Science of Music: Episode 2

Documentaries

Factual

Episode 2

BBC Radio 4 - The Science of Music, Episode 2

Prof Winston on the logic, engineering and physics underlying the musical sounds we hear.

Prof Winston explores the logic, engineering and physics underlying the musical sounds we hear. Why do some notes sound good together?

Professor Robert Winston looks at music with a scientist's eye in a series which seeks to fully understand our relationship with the power of sound. 

In this edition, Professor Winston explores the logic, engineering and physics underlying the musical sounds we hear. Why do some notes sound good together? And are we really simply seeking patterns when we listen to music?

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Music

Factual: Science & Nature: Science & Technology

Prof Robert Winston looks at music with a scientist's eye

Robert Winston looks at music with a scientist's eye, testing the data behind our emotions, in a series that seeks to fully understand our relationship with the power of sound

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Science of Music

Episode 2

Genres

Formats

Series

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4