Classical Instrumental

Print

Ref. ML102 .I5 N48 1984, vs. 1-3 Music Library and Tutt Library

An encyclopedia of musical instruments of the world, Western emphasis. Scholarly approach, many illustrations, some bibliographies.

Ref. ML128 .C4 R3 1993

A selective guide to instrumental music from the time of Haydn to the early 1990’s. Arranged by composer/work, in a table format.

Ref. ML102 .I5 M37 1975 Tutt Library

An authoritative encyclopedia of musical instruments from around the world. Concludes with list of sources.

Ref. ML128 .I65 G59 1989

An interesting attempt to organize instrumental musical works by their programmatic aspects (what they’re about). Includes works from 1600 to modern, with a heavy concentration on compositions of the 19th century. Includes bibliography and index of subject headings.

Ref. ML128 .P3 H5 1987

An exhaustive index of music for the piano. The author has authored several additional works that index piano music with other instruments. These are found together, at ML 128 .P3.

Ref. ML128 .P3 P38 1999

This source lists original and arranged works for solo one hand, as well as works including other performers. A selected discography is included.

Ref. ML 102 .P5 H46 2004

Contains brief entries of piano terms, composers, teachers, and performers.

Ref. ML128 .O5 D3 1996

A listing of orchestral forces required for the performance of many standard works. The author limits entries to scores he has examined personally. Appendices include many useful resources for orchestral programming and repertoire selection.

Ref. ML 1100 .C73 1997

The author defines chamber music as “music to be performed by one player to a part and for groups of two to nine players”. This 4-volume work includes all types and periods of classical music, arranged alphabetically by composer. Each entry provides a brief, yet informative description of the work.

Ref. ML128 .C4 L37 2001

A printed database, organized by composer. Appendices include Summaries by Countries, Contexts for Selected Composers and a publisher’s index.

Ref. ML128 .F7 P4 1978

Listed by composer, entries are categorized by type of flute and compositional material. Each category is further divided into grade of difficulty. Additional categories list music for flutes and other instruments.

(Ref) ML128 .C58 H44 1984

This work lists many musical works for the clarinet. Pieces are grouped by musical period, within an entry for each composer. Each musical work is briefly described.

Ref. ML128 .S247 L63 2003

Works are separately indexed by composer, instrumentation, “saxophone with” (other nonsax instruments), etc. Also included are indexes of music publishers, addresses of unpublished composers, and a bibliography.

Ref. ML1015 .G9 B19 2000

Begins with short history of the guitar. Great illustrations and descriptions of guitars and the artists who developed and played them. Includes glossary and bibliography.

Ref. ML102 .P4 E5 1995

Includes an Alphabetical Listing of Percussion Instruments and Terms, illustrations of instruments, and a collection of articles about percussion instruments. Useful appendices include: selections from Lang and Spivack’s Dictionary of Percussion Terms, a table of instruments and terms in various languages, and a list of published writings on percussion instruments.

Electronic

Grove Music Online, Oxford University Press (2004).

Based on The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Grove Music Online is enhanced by the electronic capability of sound files, 3D illustrations, links to external internet sources, and frequent updating of material. Other articles, from specialist dictionaries such as The New Grove Dictionary of Opera and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, second edition, are now available via a link from Grove Music Online’s primary article.

http://www.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument/

This site provides general and historical information on musical instruments of the world. It includes some references and sound files. Information is organized by major instrument groups, the Sachs-Hornbostel classification, and geographic region. A glossary and links to related sites are provided.

http://www.classical.net/music/links/instlink.html#gen

This site includes links to specific instruments and their makers.