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Percussion

A guide to finding percussion scores, recordings, and books about all aspects of percussion in the music library.

Scout

Searching for Scores and Recordings in Scout

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"

Digital Scores

Streaming Media