The words you use to search make a difference when searching in library databases. Use these tips to help you find sources more quickly:
- Search for a composer's name combined with a specific piece of music or theme. For example:
- Beethoven AND early life
- Beethoven AND piano concertos
- Beethoven AND hearing loss
- Search for a piece of music combined with a theme or historical importance. For example:
- Gershwin AND Rhapsody in Blue AND jazz
- Getting too many results? Add another search term.
- Not finding enough? Remove or change your search terms.
If you're still stuck, try using the tutorial below:
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