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Searchable lists of analyses.
Use an index to find an analysis you wish to read, then search the library's resources to access it. Search the catalog or WorldCat for books, eJournal Locator for articles, and Proquest Dissertations & Theses for doctoral and master's documents.
Search the catalog by subject: Musical analysis > Bibliography
Library databases provide citations for articles, book chapters, and more. Most articles/chapters focus on a narrow and specific topic, so they are great for deeper research. To get started:
Need more help?
See our Article help page for step-by-step instructions and videos to help you search databases and find full-text articles. And you can always ask a librarian for individual help.
Search eJournal Locator for the journal title:
Need help? See our article help page or ask a librarian.
Image: Catalog search set to Subject and Printed Music, and search result showing location and call number.
Here are a few subjects to get you started:
Atonality
Counterpoint
Harmony
Melody
Music theory
Musical analysis
Musical form
You can find more subjects in individual catalog records. Find one book on your desired topic, then click on a subject to find more materials with that subject:
Browse for music theory and analysis books:
Call Number | Topic |
---|---|
ML410 | Composer biographies (often include analyses) |
ML423 | Theorist biographies |
ML430–ML455 | History of composition (harmony, form, etc.) |
ML457 | Interpretation and performance practice |
ML459–ML1354 | Instruments and instrumental music |
ML3800–ML3921 | Philosophy and physics of music |
MT5.5–MT7 | Music theory in general |
MT40–MT67 | Composition (rhythm, harmony, counterpoint, etc.) |
MT90–MT146 | Analytical guides |
MT870 | Sight singing |
Know of a resource you think should be added to this guide? Let us know!
Want to suggest we purchase something new? Contact Tracey Rudnick (rudnick@hartford.edu).
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