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How to Find Musical Scores & Recordings

This video shows you how to find scores and audio recordings in Scout. It briefly addresses limiters, key terms, and other search criteria specific to music. 

More Search Tips (Instrumental Only)

Formatting Names:

  • Use full names for composers with common surnames 
  • Use standard English-language spellings (i.e. "Rachmaninoff" instead of "Rachmaninov")
  • Avoid abbreviating names (i.e. J.S. Bach)

Keys:

  • Avoid using keys in your search terms (such as "C" or "G minor")

Finding recordings by format:

  • For CDs, add a keyword search for "compact" or "CD"
  • For LPs, add a keyword search for "LP"
  • For streaming media, add a keyword search for "electronic"

Streaming Music