Finding Repertoire:
If you're looking for new repertoire to perform, it is often helpful to browse the Music Library's scores. The following call number ranges are for guitar music; individual works within these numbers are arranged alphabetically by composer or arranger:
M276-M277, Guitar and piano
M292-M293, Duets, two plectral instruments
M294-M295, Duets, with one stringed instrument
M296-M297, Duets, with one wind instrument
M1037.4, Guitar with orchestra (full score)
M1137.4, Guitar with orchestra (piano reduction)
Guitar Bibliographies:
Bibliographies compile lists of materials by topic. The Music Library owns several bibliographies related to guitar music. These volumes can help you to find repertoire by composer, difficulty level, etc.
Guitar Music by Women Composers: An Annotated Catalog by Call Number: Music Reference, ML128 .G8 M33 1997ISBN: 0313293856Publication Date: 1997-08-07
An Annotated Bibliography of Guitar Methods, 1760-1860 by Call Number: Music Reference, ML128 .G8 S74 2010ISBN: 9781576471852Publication Date: 2010-05-10
Books on Guitar:
In addition to the titles listed below, you can browse for books about the guitar in the following call number ranges:
ML419, biographies of instrumentalists
ML1015 .G9, books about the guitar
The Cambridge Companion to the Guitar by Call Number: ML1015 .G9 C23 2003ISBN: 0521000408Publication Date: 2003-07-10
The Guitar and Its Music by Call Number: ML1015 .G9 T96 2002ISBN: 019816713XPublication Date: 2002-10-24
The Classical Guitar by Call Number: Music Reference, ML1015 .G9 C547 1997ISBN: 0879305029Publication Date: 1997-08-01
The New Guitarscape in Critical Theory, Cultural Practice and Musical Performance by Call Number: ML1015 .G9 D43 2010ISBN: 9780754667759Publication Date: 2010-04-28
The Electric Guitar by Call Number: ML1015 .G9 E43 2004ISBN: 0801878624Publication Date: 2004-06-15
C. F. Martin and His Guitars, 1796-1873 by Call Number: ML424 .M275 G8 2003ISBN: 0807828017Publication Date: 2003-09-29
Looking for Something Specific? Use Library Search!
- Library Search This link opens in a new windowCheck out the Library Search which finds print and electronic items, including journal and newspaper articles, book chapters, books, reviews, legal documents, and much more. Note: Due to licensing restrictions, some content is only available to current students, faculty, and staff.
Excerpts, Etudes, and Method Books:
Etudes and instructional materials are classified in the MT range and housed in the same location as books about music (MLs):
MT580 - General Works:
- Example: Vladimir Bobri, The Segovia Technique (New York: Macmillan, [1972]), call no. MT580 .B59.
MT582 - Systems and Methods:
- Example: Darrel Irving, A Fingerboard Foundation for the Classical Guitar (New York: Calliope Music, [1982]), call no. MT582 .I7 F5.
MT585 - Studies and Exercises:
- Example: Mauro Giuliani, Studies for Guitar, op. 1A, edited by Hans Ritter (New York: Schott, n.d.), call no. MT585 .G53 op.1A bk.1-2.
Online Resources for Guitar:
Guitar Foundation of America - "America's leading classical guitar organization," the GFA publishes Soundboard magazine, holds annual national conferences, and sponsors guitar competitions and educational efforts.
Classical Guitar - "Classical guitar lessons, interviews, news, tips, & more."
