Sourcebook for Research in Music

by Phillip D. Crabtree, Donald H. Foster

The Sourcebook for Research in Music, in this revised and greatly expanded second edition, is an invaluable guide to the researcher in navigating the vast proliferation of materials in music research. The editors emphasize English-language and recent sources, and also include essential materials in other languages. An opening chapter of introductory materials, including a list of common bibliographical terms with definitions, German and French bibliographical terms, and the plan of the Library of Congress and the Dewey Decimal music classification systems, is followed by seven bibliographical chapters, covering lists of sources as well as collective annotations that introduce and identify specific items. A reference tool containing varied information relating to research in music, the Sourcebook will serve as a classroom text and as a resource for individual music researchers, librarians, faculty members, students, performing and teaching musicians, and musical amateurs.

Genres: Music

382 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Joe Matson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not exactly a page turner, but then, it wasn't supposed to be. This is a great collection of music resources, and it was a useful reference tool as I prepared a course on working in a music library.