Music

• Perform a keyword search in OneSearch on your topic.
  • Choose keywords that describe the composer or work title that you are looking for
  • Consider how common your keyword(s) are to other composers or works and be more specific if necessary (e.g. search johann sebastian bach instead of bach)
  • Consider alternate names or titles as search terms
• Use the filters on the left to limit your search:
  • Under Resource Type, select Score
  • Under Collection, select "Music Score Collection"

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: 

Library databases each contain and search different resources and are more focused than OneSearch. Use these databases to find sources for your assignments. Not sure which one to use? Ask a librarian and we'll be happy to help you choose the right one!

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