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String Resources

Subject Guide

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Michael Duffy
Librarian:
Michael Duffy
Professor
Fine Arts Librarian
1051 Waldo Library
Pronouns: he/him/his

During the Fall and Spring semesters, I am generally available

most Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall Lobby or Ticket Office in Dalton Center and

most Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge in Richmond Center.

I may be available at other times by appointment.
(269) 387-5236
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Common String Classification Numbers

Look for string music under these classification numbers

(the first part of the library call number):

Unaccompanied:
 
Violin alone M40-44
Viola alone M45-49
Violoncello alone M50-54
Double bass alone M55-58
Piano or other keyboard accompaniment:  
Violin with piano M217-223
Viola with piano M224-228
Violoncello with piano M229-236
Double bass with piano M237-238
Solo instruments with orchestra  
(higher number indicates accompaniment arranged for piano)  
Violin with orchestra M1012-1013
Viola with orchestra M1014-1015
Violoncello with orchestra M1016-1017
Double bass with orchestra M1018
Music for instruction  
(methods, technique books, etc.)  
Jazz instruction, including play-along books MT86
Music for instruction by instrument:  
Violin MT260-279.9
Viola MT280-298
Violoncello MT300-318
Double bass MT320-334