Introduction
This is a guide to locating information and materials related to the piano. It is not a complete bibliography, but rather indicates key resources and types of materials that may be useful when seeking information in this area. All listed items are available in the Music Library.
Music Library Contact
Jason Imbesi
Contact:
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School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085
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School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085
734.764.2512
Subject Headings
The following are a few examples of subject headings related to the piano which you may find useful when searching or browsing in the Library Catalog. Use quotes around phrases for more precise results.
For scores and recordings:
- sonatas (piano)
- piano music (4 hands) (yields piano duets)
- piano music (pianos (2)) (yields music for 2 pianos)
- piano trios
- piano quartets
- piano quintets
- piano with orchestra
- concertos (piano)
- piano -- studies and exercises
- piano -- methods
For books:
Call Numbers for Browsing
The following are selected call number ranges where piano materials may be found. For call numbers of specific items, consult Library Search.
| M 21 | piano music collections, multiple composers |
| M 22 | piano music collections, one composer |
| M 23 | sonatas |
| M 24 | suites |
| M 25 | pieces |
| M 26 | piano, one-hand |
| M 27 | variations |
| M 30-32 | dances |
| M 32.8-39 | arrangements and transcriptions |
| M 200-212 | piano duets |
| M 214-215 | two-piano works |
| M 311-312 | piano trios |
| M 411-412 | piano quartets |
| M 511-512 | piano quintets |
| M 1010 | solo piano with orchestra (full scores) |
| M 1011 | solo piano with orchestra (two-piano versions) |
| M 1110 | solo piano with string orchestra (full scores) |
| M 1111 | solo piano with string orchestra (two-piano versions) |
| ML 128 .P3 | piano bibliographies |
| ML 397 | collective biographies of pianists |
| ML 417 | individual biographies of pianists |
| ML 650-697 | history of the piano, piano construction |
| ML 700-747 | piano music and piano playing |
| MT 220-252 | piano instruction and study |
| Z 6814 .P6 | piano bibliographies |
Last Updated: Jul 28, 2021 11:24 AM
Subjects: Arts