Music through Curve Insights

Abstract

This manuscript endeavors to establish a framework for the mapping of music onto a three-dimensional structure. Our objective is to transform the guitar choruses of Beatles songs into curves, with each chorus corresponding to its respective curve. We aim to investigate and characterize the intricacy of each song by employing mathematical techniques derived from differential geometry, specifically focusing on the total curvature of the chorus curve. Given that a single song may possess varying chord progressions in different verses, the performer can determine the geometric representation they aim to convey through the number of loops and the direction of the curve. The overarching objective of our study is to enable viewers to identify specific songs or motives by visually examining an object and exploring its geometric properties. Furthermore, we posit that these ideas can provide composers with a fresh perspective on their own musical compositions while also granting non-professional audiences a glimpse into the intricacies involved in the process of composing.