Violin
Classification Numbers for Violin Music
| CALL NUMBERS | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M40--M44 |
Violin alone: |
|
M40 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M41 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M42 |
Original works: Separate |
|
M43 |
Arrangements: Collections (one composer) |
|
M44 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M217--M223 |
Violin with piano accompaniment |
|
M217 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M218 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M219 |
Sonatas |
|
M220 |
Suites and variations |
|
M221 |
Pieces |
|
M222 |
Arrangements: Collections (one composer) |
|
M223 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M286-M287 |
Duets for two stringed instruments (of all kinds): |
|
M286 |
Collections |
|
M287 |
Separate works |
|
M290--M291 |
Duets--one stringed and one wind instrument |
|
M294--M295 |
Duets--one stringed and one plucked instrument |
|
M310--M314 |
Piano and two stringed instruments |
|
M320--M324 |
Piano, one stringed, and one wind instrument |
|
M330--M334 |
Piano, one stringed, and one plucked instrument |
|
M349--M353 |
Three stringed instruments |
|
M360--M364 |
Three stringed and wind instruments |
|
M370--M374 |
Three stringed and plucked instruments |
|
M450 |
Quartets--Collections (more than one composer and medium) |
|
M451 |
Quartets--Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M452 |
Quartets--two violins, viola, violoncello |
|
M452.2 |
Quartets--four violins |
|
M452.4 |
Quartets--other combinations of stringed instruments |
Quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets follow similar patterns (in the M500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, respectively).
Concertos and similar pieces:
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M1012 |
Violin with orchestra, full scores |
|
M1012.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1013 |
Violin with orchestra, piano reductions |
|
M1112 |
Violin with string orchestra, full scores |
|
M1112.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1113 |
Violin with string orchestra, piano reductions |
Studies and Methods
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
MT260 |
General works |
|
MT261 |
Physiology of the hand |
|
MT262 |
Systems and methods |
|
MT265 |
Studies and exercises: General works |
|
MT266 |
Orchestral studies |
|
MT267 |
Bowing |
|
MT268 |
Positions |
|
MT269 |
Chords |
|
MT270 |
Harmonics |
|
MT271 |
Other techniques |
|
MT272 |
Two violins |
|
MT274 |
Teaching pieces |
|
MT275-6 |
Instructive editions |
|
MT278 |
Self-instructors |
|
MT279.5 |
Fiddling; Folk-style violin playing |
|
MT279.7 |
Jazz |
Subject Headings (for subject searches in ALICE or WorldCat)
| KEYWORDS | SUBJECT HEADINGS |
|---|---|
|
Solo violin music: |
sonatas (violin); suites (violin); variations (violin); etc.;violin music |
|
Violin and piano music: |
rondos (violin and piano); sonatas (violin and piano); suites (violin and piano); variations (violin and piano); etc.; violin and piano music |
|
Duets: |
violin music (violins (2)) viola and violin music; flute and violin music; horn and violin music; etc. |
|
Trios: |
string trios [for three bowed instruments] trios [various combinations of instruments] e.g., trios (flute, violins (2)), trios (flute, timpani, violin) |
|
Quartets: |
string quartets [various combinations]; also suites [various combinations of string instruments]; variations [various combinations of string instruments]; etc. string quartets [mixed string and woodwind instruments, various combinations]; also suites, variations, etc. |
Similar for quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets.
| KEYWORDS | SUBJECT HEADINGS |
|---|---|
|
Violin and Orchestra: |
concertos (violin) concertos (violin)--solo with piano violin with orchestra rondos (violin with orchestra), etc. |
Classification Numbers for Books About the Violin
| CALL NUMBERS | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
Ref. ML128 .V4 |
Violin bibliographies |
|
ML802 |
Construction:. general works |
|
ML803–M807 |
Construction: by period |
|
ML810–M842 |
Construction: by region or country |
|
ML845 |
Construction: by parts of the violin |
|
ML850 |
Music and playing: general works |
|
ML853–M857 |
Music and playing: by period |
|
ML860–M892 |
Music and playing: by region or country |
|
ML895–M897 |
Music and playing: by form and type (sonata, suite, other) |
Selected Periodicals
| TITLE | CALL NUMBER |
|---|---|
|
Strings* |
ML749.5 .S87 Online access |
|
The Strad* |
ML5 .S87x Online access |
|
*Current issues may be found in the Current Periodicals area of the library. |
Selected Internet Resources
| TITLE | URL |
|---|---|
|
Amati Makers Archive |
https://amati.com/makers-archive/ |
|
Catgut Acoustical Society |
|
|
Violin Society of America |
Viola
Classification Numbers for Viola Music
| CALL NUMBERS | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M45–M49 |
Viola alone: |
|
M45 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M46 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M47 |
Original works: Separate |
|
M48 |
Arrangements: Collections (one composer) |
|
M49 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M224–M228 |
Viola with piano accompaniment: |
|
M224 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M225 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M226 |
Original works: Separate |
|
M227 |
Arrangements: Collections (one composer) |
|
M228 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M286–M287 |
Duets for two stringed instruments (of all kinds): |
|
M286 |
Collections |
|
M287 |
Separate works |
|
M290–M291 |
Duets—one stringed and one wind instrument |
|
M294–M295 |
Duets—one stringed and one plucked instrument |
|
M310–M314 |
Piano and two stringed instruments |
|
M320–M324 |
Piano, one stringed, and one wind instrument |
|
M330–M334 |
Piano, one stringed, and one plucked instrument |
|
M349–M353 |
Three stringed instruments |
|
M360–M364 |
Three stringed and wind instruments |
|
M370–M374 |
Three stringed and plucked instruments |
|
M450 |
Quartets—Collections (more than one composer and medium) |
|
M451 |
Quartets—Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M452 |
Quartets—two violins, viola, violoncello |
|
M452.2 |
Quartets—four violins |
|
M452.4 |
Quartets—other combinations of stringed instruments |
Quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets follow similar patterns (in the M400s, 500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, and 900s, respectively).
Concertos and similar pieces:
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M1014 |
Viola with orchestra, full scores |
|
M1014.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1015 |
Viola with orchestra, piano reductions |
|
M1114 |
Viola with string orchestra, full scores |
|
M1114.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1115 |
Viola with string orchestra, piano reductions |
Studies and Methods
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
MT280 |
General works |
|
MT282 |
Systems and methods |
|
MT285 |
Studies and exercises: General works |
|
MT286 |
Orchestral studies (excerpts) |
|
MT287 |
Bowing |
|
MT288 |
Positions |
|
MT289 |
Chords |
|
MT290 |
Harmonics |
|
MT291 |
Other techniques |
|
MT292 |
Two violas |
|
MT294 |
Teaching pieces |
|
MT295 |
Instructive editions: Two or more composers |
|
MT297 |
Instructive editions: One composer |
|
MT298 |
Self-instructors |
Subject Headings (for subject searches in ALICE or WorldCat)
| KEYWORDS | SUBJECT HEADINGS |
|---|---|
|
Solo viola music: |
sonatas (viola); suites (viola); variations (viola); etc.; viola music |
|
Viola and piano music: |
rondos (viola and piano); sonatas (viola and piano); suites (viola and piano); variations (viola and piano); etc.; viola and piano music |
|
Duets: |
viola music (violas (2)) violin and viola music; flute and viola music; horn and viola music; etc. |
|
Trios: |
string trios [for three bowed instruments] trios [various combinations of instruments] e.g., trios (flute, violas (2)), trios (flute, timpani, viola), trios (percussion, violin, viola) |
|
Quartets: |
string quartets [various combinations]; also suites [various combinations of string instruments]; variations [various combinations of string instruments]; etc. string quartets [mixed string and woodwind, various combinations]; also suites, variations, etc. |
|
Similar for quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets |
|
|
Viola and Orchestra: |
concertos (viola) concertos (viola) -- solo with piano viola with orchestra rondos (viola with orchestra), etc. |
Classification Numbers for Books About the Viola
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
Ref. ML128 .V36 |
Viola bibliographies |
|
ML900 |
General works |
|
ML901 |
Construction |
|
ML905 |
Music and playing |
Selected Periodicals
| TITLE | CALL NUMBER |
|---|---|
|
Journal of the American Viola Society (1985–) |
ML1 .J875 |
|
Strings* |
ML749.5 .S87 Online access |
|
*Current issues may be found in the Current Periodicals area of the library. |
Selected Internet Resources
| TITLE | URL |
|---|---|
|
The American Viola Society |
|
|
Viola.com |
Cello
Classification Numbers for Cello Music
| CALL NUMBERS | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M50–M54 |
Violoncello alone: |
|
M50 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M51 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M52 |
Original works: Separate |
|
M53 |
Arrangements: Collections (one composer) |
|
M54 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M229–M236 |
Violoncello with piano accompaniment: |
|
M229 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M230 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M231 |
Original works: Sonatas |
|
M232 |
Separate works: Suites and variations |
|
M233 |
Separate works: Pieces |
|
M235 |
Arrangements: Collections (one composer) |
|
M236 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M286–M287 |
Duets for two string instruments (of all kinds): |
|
M286 |
Collections |
|
M287 |
Separate works |
|
M290–M291 |
Duets—one stringed and one wind instrument |
|
M294–M295 |
Duets—one stringed and one plucked instrument |
|
M310–M314 |
Piano and two stringed instruments |
|
M320–M324 |
Piano, one stringed, and one wind instrument |
|
M330–M334 |
Piano, one stringed, and one plucked instrument |
|
M349–M353 |
Three stringed instruments |
|
M360–M364 |
Three stringed and wind instruments |
|
M370–M374 |
Three stringed and plucked instruments |
|
M450 |
Quartets—Collections (more than one composer and medium) |
|
M451 |
Quartets—Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M452 |
Quartets—two violins, viola, violoncello |
|
M452.2 |
Quartets—four violins |
|
M452.4 |
Quartets—other combinations of stringed instruments |
Quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets follow similar patterns (in the M400s, 500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, and 900s, respectively)..
Concertos and similar pieces:
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M1016 |
Violoncello with orchestra, full scores |
|
M1016.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1017 |
Violoncello with orchestra, piano reductions |
|
M1116 |
Violoncello with string orchestra, full scores |
|
M1116.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1117 |
Violoncello with string orchestra, piano reductions |
Studies and Methods
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
MT300 |
General works |
|
MT302 |
Systems and methods |
|
MT305 |
Studies and exercises: General works |
|
MT306 |
Orchestral studies (excerpts) |
|
MT307 |
Bowing |
|
MT308 |
Positions |
|
MT309 |
Chords |
|
MT310 |
Other techniques |
|
MT312 |
Two violoncellos |
|
MT314 |
Teaching pieces |
|
MT315 |
Instructive editions: Two or more composers |
|
MT317 |
Instructive editions: One composer |
|
MT318 |
Self-instructors |
Subject Headings (for subject searches in ALICE or WorldCat)
| KEYWORDS | SUBJECT HEADINGS |
|---|---|
|
Solo violoncello music: |
sonatas (cello); variations (cello); etc.; cello music |
|
Violoncello and piano music: |
rondos (cello and piano); sonatas (cello and piano); suites (cello and piano); variations (cello and piano); etc.; cello and piano music |
|
Duets: |
cello music (cellos (2)) violin and cello music; flute and cello music; horn and cello music; etc. |
|
Trios: |
string trios [for three bowed instruments] trios [various combinations of instruments] e.g., trios (flute, viola, cello), trios (percussion, cellos (2)), trios (guitar, violin, cello) |
|
Quartets: |
string quartets [various combinations]; also suites [various combinations of string instruments]; variations [various combinations of string instruments]; etc. string quartets [mixed string and woodwind instruments, various combinations]; also suites, variations, etc. |
Similar for quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets.
| KEYWORDS | SUBJECT HEADINGS |
|---|---|
|
Violoncello and Orchestra: |
concertos (cello) concertos (cello)--solo with piano cello with orchestra rondos (cello with orchestra), etc. |
Classification Numbers for Books about the Cello
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
Ref. ML128 .V5 |
Violoncello bibliographies |
|
ML910 |
General works |
|
ML911 |
Construction |
|
ML915 |
Music and playing |
Selected Periodicals
| TITLE | CALL NUMBER |
|---|---|
|
The Strad* |
ML5 .S87 Online access |
|
Strings* |
ML749.5 .S87 Online access |
|
*Current issues may be found in the Current Periodicals area of the library. |
Selected Internet Resources
| TITLE | URL |
|---|---|
|
Internet Cello Society |
|
|
New Directions Cello Association and Festival |
Double Bass
Classification Numbers for Double Bass
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M55–M58 |
Double bass alone: |
|
M55 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M56 |
Original works: Collections |
|
M57 |
Original works: Separate |
|
M58 |
Arrangements |
|
M229–M233 |
Double bass with piano accompaniment: |
|
M229 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M230 |
Original works: Collections |
|
M231 |
Sonatas |
|
M232 |
Suites and variations |
|
M233 |
Pieces |
|
M286–M287 |
Duets for two string instruments (of all kinds): |
|
M286 |
Collections |
|
M287 |
Separate works |
|
M290–M291 |
Duets—one stringed and one wind instrument |
|
M294–M295 |
Duets—one stringed and one plucked instrument |
|
M310–M314 |
Piano and two stringed instruments |
|
M320–M324 |
Piano, one stringed, and one wind instrument |
|
M330–M334 |
Piano, one stringed, and one plucked instrument |
|
M349–M353 |
Three stringed instruments |
|
M360–M364 |
Three stringed and wind instruments |
|
M370–M374 |
Three stringed and plucked instruments |
Quartets, quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets follow similar patterns (in the M400s, 500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, and 900s, respectively).
Concertos and similar pieces:
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M1018 |
Double bass with orchestra: full scores, piano reductions, and cadenzas |
|
M1118 |
Double bass with string orchestra: full scores, piano reductions, and cadenzas |
Studies and Methods
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
MT320 |
General works |
|
MT322 |
Systems and methods |
|
MT330 |
Studies and exercises: General works |
|
MT331 |
Orchestral studies |
|
MT333 |
Teaching pieces |
|
MT333.4 |
Instructive editions |
|
MT334 |
Self-instructors |
Subject Headings (for subject searches in ALICE or WorldCat)
| KEYWORDS | SUBJECT HEADINGS |
|---|---|
|
Solo double bass music: |
sonatas (double bass); suites (double bass); variations (double bass); etc., double bass music |
|
Double bass and piano music: |
rondos (double bass and piano); sonatas (double bass and piano); suites (double bass and piano); variations (double bass and piano); etc.; double bass and piano music |
|
Duets: |
double bass music (double basses (2)) violin and double bass music; flute and double bass music; horn and double bass music; etc. |
|
Trios: |
string trios [for three bowed instruments] trios [mixed brass and woodwind instruments, various combinations]; e.g., trios (piano, double basses (2)), trios (flute, horn, double bass) |
|
Quartets: |
string quartets [various combinations] also suites [various combinations of string instruments]; variations [various combinations of string instruments]; etc. also suites, variations, etc. |
|
Similar for quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets |
|
|
Double bass and Orchestra |
concertos (double bass) concertos (double bass) -- solo with piano double bass with orchestra concertos (double bass with string orchestra) rondos (double bass with orchestra; etc. |
Classification Numbers for Books About the Double Bass
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
Ref. ML128 .D6 |
Double-bass bibliographies |
|
ML920 |
General works |
|
ML921 |
Construction |
|
ML925 |
Music and playing |
Selected Periodicals
| TITLE | CALL NUMBER |
|---|---|
|
Bass World* |
ML920 .I58 |
|
Double Bassist (1996-2008) |
Online access |
|
*Current issues may be found in the Current Periodicals area of the library. |
Selected Internet Resources
| TITLE | URL |
|---|---|
|
International Society of Bassists |
Harp
Classification Numbers for Harp Music
| CALL NUMBERS | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M115–M119 |
Harp alone: |
|
M115 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M116 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M117 |
Original works: Separate |
|
M118 |
Arrangements: Collections |
|
M119 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M272–M273 |
Harp with piano accompaniment: |
|
M272 |
Collections |
|
M273 |
Separate works |
|
M292–M293 |
Duets for two plucked instruments (of all kinds): |
|
M292 |
Collections |
|
M293 |
Separate works |
|
M294–M295 |
Duets—one stringed and one plucked instrument |
|
M296–M297 |
Duets—one wind and one plucked instrument |
|
M325–M329 |
Piano and two plucked instruments |
|
M330–M334 |
Piano, one string, and one plucked instrument |
|
M335–M339 |
Piano, one wind, and one plucked instrument |
|
M365–M369 |
Three plucked instruments |
|
M370–M374 |
Three stringed and plucked instruments |
|
M375–M379 |
Three wind and plucked instruments |
|
M380–M384 |
Three stringed, wind, and plucked instruments |
Quartets, quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets follow similar patterns (in the M400s, 500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, and 900s, respectively).
Concertos and similar pieces:
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M1036 |
Harp with orchestra, full scores |
|
M1036.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1037 |
Harp with orchestra, piano reductions |
|
M1136 |
Harp with string orchestra, full scores |
|
M1136.5 |
Cadenzas for such works |
|
M1137 |
Harp with string orchestra, piano reductions |
Subject Headings (for subject searches in ALICE or WorldCat)
| KEYWORDS | SUBJECT HEADINGS |
|---|---|
|
Solo harp music: |
sonatas (harp); suites (harp); variations (harp); etc., harp music |
|
Harp and piano music: |
rondos (harp and piano); sonatas (harp and piano); suites (harp and piano); variations (harp and piano); etc.; harp and piano music |
|
Duets: |
harp music (harps (2)) violin and harp music; flute and harp music; horn and harp music; etc. |
|
Trios: |
plucked instrument trios [for three plucked instruments] trios [mixed stringed and plucked instruments, various combinations]; e.g., trios (flute, harp, viola), trios (harp, violin, violoncello) |
|
Quartets: |
plucked instrument quartets [various combinations]; also suites [various combinations of plucked instruments]; variations [various combinations of plucked instruments]; etc. plucked instrument quartets [mixed string and woodwind instruments, various combinations]; also suites; variations; etc. |
|
Similar for quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets |
|
|
Harp and Orchestra: |
concertos (harp) concertos (harp) -- solo with piano harp with orchestra concertos (harp with string orchestra) rondos (harp) with orchestra, etc. |
Classification Numbers for Books about the Harp
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
Ref. ML128 .H3 |
Harp bibliographies |
|
ML1005 |
General works |
|
ML1006 |
Construction |
|
ML1008 |
Music and playing |
Selected Periodicals
| TITLE | CALL NUMBER |
|---|---|
|
The American Harp Journal |
ML1 .A42 Online access |
Selected Internet Resources
| TITLE | URL |
|---|---|
|
American Harp Society |
|
|
The Harp Therapy Journal |
Guitar
Classification Numbers for Guitar Music
| CALL NUMBERS | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M125–M129 |
Guitar alone: |
|
M125 |
Collections (more than one composer) |
|
M126 |
Original works: Collections (one composer) |
|
M127 |
Original works: Separate |
|
M128 |
Arrangements: Collections (one composer) |
|
M129 |
Arrangements: Separate works |
|
M276–M277 |
Guitar with piano accompaniment: |
|
M276 |
Collections |
|
M277 |
Separate works |
|
M292–M293 |
Duets for two plucked instruments (of all kinds): |
|
M292 |
Collections |
|
M293 |
Separate works |
|
M294–M295 |
Duets—one stringed and one plucked instrument |
|
M296–M297 |
Duets—one wind and one plucked instrument |
|
M325–M329 |
Piano and two plucked instruments |
|
M330–M334 |
Piano, one string, and one plucked instrument |
|
M335–M339 |
Piano, one wind, and one plucked instrument |
|
M365–M369 |
Three plucked instruments |
|
M370–M374 |
Three stringed and plucked instruments |
|
M375–M379 |
Three wind and plucked instruments |
|
M380–M384 |
Three stringed, wind, and plucked instruments |
Quartets, quintets, sextets, septets, octets, and nonets follow similar patterns (in the M400s, 500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, and 900s, respectively).
Concertos and similar pieces:
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
M1037.4 .G8 |
Guitar with orchestra: full scores, piano reductions, and cadenzas |
|
M1137.4 .G8 |
Guitar with string orchestra: full scores, piano reductions, and cadenzas |
Studies and Methods
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
MT580 |
General works |
|
MT582 |
Systems and methods |
|
MT583 |
Teaching pieces |
|
MT584 |
Instructive editions |
|
MT586 |
Orchestral studies (excerpts) |
|
MT587 |
Two guitars |
|
MT588 |
Self-instructors |
|
MT590–MT599 |
Other instruments of the guitar family |
Classification Numbers for Books about the Guitar
| CALL NUMBER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
|
Ref. ML128 .G8 |
Guitar bibliographies |
|
ML1015.G9 |
Other books |
Selected Internet Resources
| TITLE | URL |
|---|---|
|
Classical Guitar Homepage |
|
|
Guitar World Online |
|
|
Just Jazz Guitar |