Musician's Guide to Math for Python: Practical Programming for Music and Audio

Learn the math that makes music work-then program with Python!
Musician's Guide to Math for Python, by award-winning composer and conductor Kentaro Sato, takes you from the essential math behind sound to hands-on Python tools you can use in the studio, on stage, or in your next creative project. You'll explore rhythm math, pitch and tuning systems, decibels, filters, and more advanced topics like logarithms, exponents, and Fourier basics-always tied to real musical situations you can hear and create.
Each chapter begins with a short, relatable story, then walks you through the concept in plain language, a clear equation box, and a single, working Python Code Lab you can run right away. If you can run a Python script, you can start building your own music tools. The math is always connected to sound, and the code is small enough to experiment with instantly. By the end, you'll have a practical, creative toolkit-and the confidence to expand it.
Whether you're a musician unlocking the secrets of sound, a producer wanting more control over your tools, or a curious learner blending art and technology, this book will help you understand the numbers and turn them into music.

You already know how to play music.
Now, learn the math to program it, shape it, and make it yours.