Browsing for Books
Most percussion books are on the 6th floor of Milner Library. Search the library catalog to find out what books are in the collection.
Books in Milner Library are cataloged using the Library of Congress classification system. You can browse the following sections of call numbers on the shelf to find books related to percussion:
| Call Number Range | Subject |
|---|---|
| ML 128 .P23 | Repertoire Guides |
| MT 655.4 | Percussion orchestral examples |
| MT 660 | Timpani |
| MT 622 | Snare or small drum |
| MT 711 | Bells |
| MT 719 | Mallets |
| MT 720 | Orchestral bells |
Interested in how long you can check out a book? View the list of loan periods Milner resources.
While you are looking on the shelves for a book or two that you think look helpful, you can continue to browse the books on the same part of the shelf as the books you find helpful.
This is another great way to find other books on a similar topic that may also be helpful for your research!
When you search the Library Catalog, choose Virtual Browse from the menu on the left or scroll down to the bottom of a book page. Virtual Browse shows you books that would appear on the library shelves on either side of the one you are interested in. This is a great way to find more books that are similar to one you find helpful!
Choose a book image to view the catalog book page for that book. Select the left and right arrows to see more books near yours.
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