"By him who handed to our generation the tetractys, source of the roots of ever-flowing nature." - The Pythagoreans swearing their oath to the tetractys
If I remember reading correctly he believed that sound could be a basis for the creation of this universe and perhaps beyond.
Also, he invented a twelve tone tuning method which eventually became equal temperament - 2,500 years ago!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_tuning
I believe he was as great of a genius as any to ever live, and was wondering if any of you knew of his theories, tunings, philosophies, etc.?
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