Music Reference Books

The fourth edition of A Basic Music Library, relying on the expertise of the Music Library Association, is unmatched in scope and authority. Covering classical music, Volume 3 is organized into these

Intended to offer suggestions for anyone, regardless of musical training or experience, who is seeking to develop music collections in libraries of all kinds, this essential reference work remains a

A guide every music librarian will want to use to develop and enhance multi-media skills. The digital age has created a divide between music librarians and their patrons: traditional models of interaction

Music libraries often contain much more than books, scores, and recordings; they are also home to a wealth of archival music materials. Despite having archival holdings, many music librarians struggle to

Gathering the full texts of Baroque source material, both in the original German and in English translation, Quentin Faulkner explores registration of Bach’s works as well as other compositions of the

Sound FX introduces you to the power of signal processing and its uses in professional music production. Perfect for producers, recording engineers and musicians wanting to improve the sound and range of

In this book, Juan Chattah draws on extensive interviews with the composer and includes numerous examples from his manuscripts to provide aesthetic and critical insights into the compositional process. The

What did Johann Sebastian Bach's world look like? Which people were close to him? Who did he work with? What writings document his life and work? This lavish picture book helps to bridge the 300-year

This research and information guide provides a wide range of scholarship on the life, career, and musical legacy of Miles Davis, and is compiled for an interdisciplinary audience of scholars in jazz and

Musicians, both fictional and real, have long been subjects of cinema. From biopics of composers Beethoven and Mozart to the rise (and often fall) of imaginary bands in The Commitments and Almost Famous,

This book uncovers the stories behind 110 of the most memorable duets between otherwise independent musical artists. Whether the two artists came together for only one song or for many, the story of each

Prepared by the Music Library Association, with thousands of records selected by experts in dozens of specialized and popular areas of music, A Basic Music Library constitutes the most authoritative music

Experiencing Berlioz: A Listener’s Companion is an in-depth entree into the sound world of Hector Berlioz, recognized today as one of the most profoundly original and engaging composers in

In his follow-up book to the groundbreaking The Inner Game of Music, Barry Green turns his expert hand to the artistic pathways leading to extraordinary musicianship. He interviews dozens of legendary