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Music - Resources by Instrument

Violin

Fr. violon; Ger. Violine, Geige; It. violino

Repertoire

Browse the Music Library shelves for scores.

Call number ranges with descriptions
Call numbers Description
M 40 - 44 violin alone, with no accompaniment
M 217 - 223 violin with piano or continuo
M 219 violin sonatas
M 1012 violin with full orchestra, concertos, etc.
M 1013 violin with piano reduction of concertos, etc.
M 1112 violin with string orchestra, concertos, etc.
M 1113 violin with str. orch., concertos, + piano reduction
MT 260 - 279 studies and methods for violin
MT 266 orchestral excerpts

The following sources are useful in identifying appropriate repertoire (alone and in combination with other instruments):

Performance Practice

Historically-informed performance is an ongoing consideration for all performers. The following titles may prove useful:

Background and History

Relevant resources can be found by searching Western Libraries' catalogue using the following words in the Subject field:

The following sources may also be useful:

Periodicals

Western Libraries subscribes to the following relevant periodicals (AKA journals or magazines):

The following Subject searches in the library catalogue may provide useful results: