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MT655 .C57 2006
A unique text that provides information on the history, selection, and idomatic performance techniques on bass drums, cymbals, tambourine, triangle, and 17 percussion accessory instruments.
ML102.P4 G57 1998
MT655 .U74 1996
An in-depth study of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of Afro-Cuban music, along with their applications to the drum set.
ML3805 .R67 2000
ML128.P23 S6 1993
ML1030 .M34 1999
In this well-illustrated book and companion compact disk, Maffit takes an eclectic look at world percussion instruments from a wide variety of styles and cultures.
ML102.P4 E5 1995
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Databases
Classical Music Library
Classical Music Library is an ever-growing database of classical music recordings. The collection includes recordings from the world's greatest labels including Hyperion, Bridge Records, Sanctuary Classics, Artemis-Vanguard, Hänssler Classic, Vox and many more. Coverage includes music written from medieval times to the present, including many contemporary composers. Repertoire ranges from vocal and choral music, to chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera.
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Oxford Music Online
Oxford Music Online is the gateway offering users the ability to access and cross-search multiple music reference resources in one location.
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Naxos Music Library
Naxos Music Library [NML] is the world´s largest online classical music library. Currently, it offers streaming access to more than 87,860 CDs with more than 1,247,500 tracks, standard and rare repertoire. Over 800 new CD-length recordings are added to the library every month.
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Naxos Music Library Jazz
Naxos Music Library Jazz [NMLJ] is one of the most comprehensive collections of jazz music available online. It offers over 65,000 tracks of jazz from more than 7,000 albums. Over 32,000 jazz artists are represented. The recordings in Naxos Music Library Jazz come from over 200 labels, and include the catalogue of Blue Note Records, Warner Jazz, EMI, Fantasy and others.
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Percussion Reference Guide
Reference guide with information on resources, call numbers, subject headings, and websites related to percussion.
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Percussive Arts Society
The Percussive Arts Society offers students, teachers and professionals many valuable learning tools to succeed. PAS provides a number of print and online resources that can be used in lessons or that can be incorporated into your daily practice routine.
[More details]The Percussive Arts Society offers students, teachers and professionals many valuable learning tools to succeed. PAS provides a number of print and online resources that can be used in lessons or that can be incorporated into your daily practice routine.
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Using the Library Catalog
Below are general call number ranges for Shelf Browsing:
M146 | Solo drum [kettledrum (timpani), side drum etc.] |
M147 | Solo bells, glockenspiel, etc. |
M175 | Solo other [xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, etc.] |
M284-M285 | One percussion instrument with piano |
M298 | Duets which may include one or more percussion instruments |
M1038 | Concertos with orchestra |
M1039 | Concertos with orchestra (arranged) |
M1138 | Concertos with string orchestra |
M1139 | Concertos with string orchestra (arranged) |
ML1030 | Books about percussion |
MT655-MT662 | Studies and methods |