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Music: Find Books

Guide to resources in these subjects.
Subjects: Media, Music

Kinlaw Library Catalog

Search the Online Catalog

In addition to using keywords, you can also search using subject headings. To do this, click in the box above, select "Subject" from the "Type" drop down box. Enter your subject of interest in the "Search for" box. Here are a few examples:

  • Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750
  • Church music
  • Composition (music)
  • Music -- Instruction and study
  • Music -- 20th century -- History and criticism
  • Piano -- Methods

If you would like to browse the library's stacks for books on this subject, explore these call numbers to get started:

  • 780 Music
  • 781 General principles & musical forms
  • 782 Vocal music
  • 784 Instruments & instrumental ensembles
  • 786 Keyboard & other instruments
  • 787 Stringed instruments
  • 788 Wind instruments

WorldCat

We don't have the books you need?  Use WorldCat to search for materials in other libraries. You can then request to borrow items using our InterLibrary Loan forms.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

These are general resources that you should consult FIRST to gain background information on these subjects.  The list of titles below is a SAMPLING of those that we have in our collection.  Check the shelf for many more useful resources.

Resources in specific areas

The list of titles below is a SAMPLING of those that we have in our collection.  Check the shelf for many more useful resources.

Subject e-books

Search above for MORE E-books.  Below are listed a few to get you started: