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Piano Resources

This is a guide to locating information and materials related to the piano in the Music Library.

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.

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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085
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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.

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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