(1901-1974) Partch was born in Oakland, California. In his late twenties he decided that Western music was headed in the wrong direction, and set out on a lonely path that led him to different tunings than those commonly in use. Since most contemporary instruments could not play his tunings, he invented and made new instruments. All of his surviving music is written for these instruments, most of which are one of a kind.
Official Site. Life and works of the iconoclast, theorist, instrument builder, raconteur, big-time crank, and one-time hobo. Entries by friends, coworkers, and associates under the auspices of the Harry Partch Foundation. www.corporeal.com
"This page is in honor of and in tribute to Harry Partch and is intended to serve as a research resource for his work and a invitation to others to take a step outside." Text-only, but has excellent library resources. www.sjsu.edu/../music_dance/centers/partch_archive/index.html
About the life and works of the iconoclastic American composer, theorist, instrument builder, raconteur, big-time crank and one-time hobo. partch.edition.net
Biography provided by composer John Beal with photographs and in-depth commentary on the integral role played by the various Partch-invented instruments. www.composerjohnbeal.com/Partch.html
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