String Resources

Below are some examples of subject headings related to the double bass which may be useful when searching or browsing in the Library Catalog.

To search subject headings in the Library Catalog, go to the "Advanced" search page and select Subject in the pull-down menu next to the search field. Enter any one of the headings in the list below into the search field.  Use quotes around phrases for more precise results.

Books and Periodicals

• "Double bass"
• "Double bass -- Instruction and study"
• "Double bass -- History"
• "Double bass -- Bibliography"
• "Double bass music -- Bibliography"
• "Double bass -- Periodicals"
• "Double bassists -- Biography"

Scores, Recordings and Videorecordings

• "Double bass music" (solo double bass music)
• "Double bass music (Jazz)" (solo double bass music)
• "Double bass music (Double basses (2))" (music for 2 double basses)
• "Double bass and piano music"
• "Double bass with orchestra"
• "Double bass with string orchestra"
• "Concertos (Double bass)"
• "Concertos (Double bass with string orchestra)"
• "Sonatas (Double bass)"
• "Sonatas (Double bass and piano)"
• "Suites (Double bass)"
• "Double bass -- Orchestral excerpts"
• "Double bass -- Studies and exercises"
• "Double bass -- Methods"

For chamber ensemble music, you can use "String trios" (or string quartets, etc.) to browse items with all string instrumentation and use "Trios" (or quartets, etc.) to browse items with mixed instrumentation (ex., wind and strings).  Please note that these terms are only starting points which will lead you to more specific subject headings connected to items that include double bass within their instrumentation.

Below are some selected call number ranges where double bass materials may be located.  You can browse the shelves or consult the Library Catalog for a more specific listing of materials by call number.

To search by call number in the Library Catalog, select "Call number starts with" in the pull-down menu in the Advanced search page and enter the beginning of a call number (ex., M 320).