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MUSIC: Research Guide

Resource suggestions and search tips for research in music as well as access to scores and sheet music.

In This Section

treble clef with some notes on wavy staff linesIn this section, you'll find:

  • Resources for finding books about music, including

Search the Catalog

Find books, ebooks, and media in the UJ Libraries by searching the catalog.

Want more search options? Try Advanced Search.

Browsing Subjects & Call Numbers

If you are interested in browsing for topics in music, try looking at Dewey Decimal Call Numbers from 780-789:

  • 781: General principles and musical forms
  • 782: Vocal music
  • 783: Music for single voices
  • 784: Instruments and Instrumental ensembles and their music
  • 785: Ensembles with only one instrument per part
  • 786: Keyboard, mechanical, electrophonic, percussion instruments
  • 787: Stringed instruments
  • 788: Wind instruments

eBook Collections @ UJ

In addition to searching through the catalog, you can browse our ebook collections directly through the links below.