Permutations

Series

Identifier: Series IX:

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Permutations

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Scope and Contents

These materials appear to be similar to those of Schillinger System of Musical Composition Book I (Theory of Rhythm). Topics include: variations (2 elements, 3 elements, 4 elements); permutations of the higher orders; simultaneity and continuity (homogeneous); series of factorial and fractional continuity, square of a binomial; square of a trinomial; generalization of the square; cube of a binomial, cube of a trinomial; generalization of all powers, rhythm of variable velocities. The handwriting in this series appears to be Lawrence Berk’s.

Dates

Creation: circa 1930s

Creator

From the Collection: Schillinger, Joseph, 1895-1943 (Person)
From the Collection: Berk, Lawrence (1908-1995) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research by appointment. Advance notice is required for access because materials are stored offsite.

These materials have been digitized and are available online here