String Resources
Subject Guide
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.
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
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Look for string music under these classification numbers (the first part of the library call number): Unaccompanied: |
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| 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 |