Browsing Guitar Call Numbers
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These are the areas in the Library of Congress Classification System where you will find guitar 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 |
|---|---|
| M3.G38 | Mauro Giuliani Complete Works |
| M125-M129 | Guitar alone |
| M276-M277 | Guitar and piano |
| M292-293, 294-295, 296-297 | Duets for two guitars, guitar and string instrument, guitar and woodwind (respectively) |
| M365-369, 465-469 | Guitar trios, guitar quartets |
| M572 | Quintets for guitar and string quartet |
| M1037.4.G8 | Guitar with orchestra |
| M1137.4.G8 | Guitar with string orchestra |
| M1623 | Songs with guitar accompaniment |
For popular songs (most of which have chord symbols for the guitar), real & fake books, and folk songs, see M1627-M1630.18
Books
| Call Number | Description |
|---|---|
| ML128.G8 | Bibliographies of guitar music |
| ML399 | Surveys of guitar players |
| ML1015.G9 | History and construction; music and playing |
Methods and Etudes
| Call Number | Description |
|---|---|
| MT49 | Continuo playing (historical practice) |
| MT580-588 | Guitar studies, methods, and techniques |
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Credits
This guide was created by Michael Vincent, ML/BSSA Student Supervisor.
