![]() ![]() If you’re like me, there’s this vague recollection of studying something about Fibonacci way back in the distant past. 1250) is credited with 2 math concepts: one is the widespread use of Arabic numbers instead of Roman numerals and the other, the Fibonacci spiral. Combining the universal languages of music and mathematics suddenly made perfect sense.”įibonacci or Leonardo Bonacci (c. The way in which it continues to grow but stay true to its form is very much like Steinway & Sons over these many years. As I considered the number 600,000, the Fibonacci spiral came to mind. To me, knowing that this piano would become part of history meant that it had to be more than just a beautiful design, but also needed to visually convey a deeper message. His thoughts as he was asked for the challenge: “Designing Steinway & Sons’ 600,000th piano was an honor and a challenge. When it came time to celebrate Steinway’s 600,000th piano, the company turned to furniture/interior designer Frank Pollaro ( ) who also designed the limited edition “Rhapsody in Blue” for Steinway (circa 1996). ![]() It’s almost humorous now because everyone sees that the ‘world of course is round’ and that mathematics and patterns are intrinsically linked to music. ![]() It wasn’t until the decade of 1990’s when studies clearly revealed the correlation between math and music. Having answered questions with an affinity towards both math and music, the computer couldn’t reconcile these differences because when I was growing up music was considered part of language skills and not mathematics. Laughing it off I remarked “Does this mean I’m a good-for-nothing?” The new young guidance counsellor was both apologetic and appalled at the results. And so the much anticipated result? Career options for Glen Barkman: 0. Even back then I was a bit of a computer geek but also completing my Classical piano diploma and so I thought this would be fascinating and hoped this might shed some light on my future. You would sit in this tiny little cubicle and fill in little circles with a dull pencil that marked answers to questions like “Would you rather be in the garden or work on a science experiment?” After what seemed like an eternity the computer card filled with answers was then scanned into the computer and VOILA! out would come all of your potential career options. Our guidance counsellor had this brand new hot-off-the-press system to help determine ideal career options based on a series of questions. In the late 1980’s, I was completing high school and thought it would be interesting to try out the new computer program called “Choices”. ![]()
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