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Browsing Bowed Instrument Call Numbers
These are the areas in the Library of Congress Classification System where you will find bowed instrument scores. You can browse the shelves in these sections or browse via the online catalog by Library of Congress call number.
Scores
| Call Number | Description |
|---|---|
| M45-44 | Solo violin |
| M45-49 | Solo viola |
| M50-54 | Solo cello |
| M55-58 | Solo double bass |
| M217-223 | Violin with piano |
| M224-228 | Viola with piano |
| M229-236 | Cello with piano |
| M237-238 | Double bass with piano |
| M286-287 | Two string instruments |
| M290-291 | One wind and one string instrument |
| M310-314 | Piano and two stringed instruments |
| M320-324 | Piano, one stringed and one wind instrument |
| M300s-900s | Chamber Music |
Books
| Call Number | Description |
|---|---|
| ML128.D6 | Bibliographies of double bass music |
| ML128.V36 | Bibliographies of viola music |
| ML128.V4 | Bibliographies of violin music |
| ML128.V5 | Bibliographies of cello music |
| ML459-1380 | Instruments and instrumental music, including history, construction, and repair |
Methods and Studies
| Call Number | Description |
|---|---|
| MT260-279 | Violin |
| MT280-298 | Viola |
| MT300-318 | Cello |
| MT320-334 | Double bass |
Subjects for Browsing
When looking for books and scores in the BGSU Libraries Catalog, use the following subject terms:
Violin music
Viola music
Cello music
Viola da gamba music
Double bass music
Fiddle tunes
String quartets
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double bass
Fiddling
Stringed instrument bows