Percussion Resources
Audio & Video Recordings
The Music Library holds many audio and video recordings that feature percussion. Below are some tips to locating these items.
You can conduct a subject search in the Library Catalog by using some of the subject headings below. The results should list those items that contain your search terms somewhere within the assigned subject for those items. Be sure to place search phrases in quotes for more exact results. Once you have a list of results, refine your search results by format. On the left side of the results list under Format, select the audio or video format you desire.
- "Percussion" (CDs)
- "Percussion" (DVDs)
- "Percussion" (All audio formats - Audio (Music))
- "Percussion" (All video formats - Visual Materials)
You can also conduct a keyword (i.e. All Fields) search on the word "percussion" and then limit your results by format; however, be aware that the search results include materials that may only mention percussion.
If you haven't found what you are seeking, try narrowing your scope by searching for specific percussion instruments, such as "marimba" or "xylophone". Also, for chamber ensemble music, you can use "Percussion ensembles" to locate items with all percussion instrumentation and use "Trios" (or "Quartets", etc.) to locate items with mixed instrumentation (ex., wind and percussion). Please note that these are general terms and phrases that can lead you to more specific terms and phrases connected to items that feature percussion.
Online Audio Resources
The Music Library subscribes to a number of online streaming databases that include audio recordings featuring percussion.
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Jazz Music LibraryProvides streaming audio access to over 130,000 tracks of jazz music from dozens of record labels and includes a feature that allows a user to browse a list of recordings by instrument.
Access: Limited to authorized U-M users (through validated sign-on).
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Classical Music LibraryProvides streaming audio access to more than 140,000 tracks from more than 50 record labels and includes a feature that allows a user to browse a list of recordings by instrument.
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Naxos Music LibraryProvides streaming audio access to the completes catalog of Naxos and many other record labels. Includes over 1,000,000 tracks of classical, jazz and world music. The advanced search feature allows users to browse a list of recordings by instrument.
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DRAMProvides streaming audio access to more than 3,500 albums from 30 independent record labels. Focuses on contemporary classical American music, but also includes folk, Native American, jazz, early rock, musical theater and contemporary electronic. Includes a feature that allows a user to browse a list of recordings by instrument.
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Smithsonian Global SoundProvides streaming audio access to more than 40,000 tracks of traditional music from around the world and includes a feature that allows a user to browse a list of recordings by instrument.
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American MusicProvides streaming audio access to over 100,000 tracks of American music in a variety of genres, including country, folk, bluegrass, American Indian, blues, gospel, rhythm & blues, and others. Includes a feature that allows a user to browse a list of recordings by instrument.
Access: Limited to authorized UM users (through validated sign-on).