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Welcome to our Music Research Guide

Whether you're studying music history, analyzing a composition, exploring world music traditions, or researching a musician or genre, this guide is here to help you find reliable and scholarly resources.

Use the tabs on the left (or top) to navigate key areas of music research, including:

• Finding Music Reference  

• Finding Books & Music

• Searching Our Article Databases

• Downloading Music for a project 

• Citing What You Find

You’ll also find tips on how to evaluate sources, use music terminology in your searches, and get help from a librarian.

Let’s turn up your research skills and compose your best work!