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Music subject guide

Music library guide

Books and eBooks for Music and Drama

Please see below bibliography of useful texts for general guides in research.  There is a hyperlink attached to each title.  Click on the hyperlink and you will be connected directly to the TUDublin library catalogue item corresponding to that title. 

I have indicated in the list where the title is an e-book version. 

 

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Core Classics: Essential repertoire for piano

Carl Davis -- the Piano Collection

Released to celebrate the composer's 85th birthday, Carl Davis: The Piano Collection is an exclusive edition for intermediate to advanced level solo piano. Limited to only 400 copies, the collection presents a selection of Carl Davis's classic works, all reimagined by the composer himself. Containing 21 pieces, the material spans the early 1970s to the present day, featuring works for theater, radio, television and ballet, with exclusive images from the original manuscripts.

Música Para Guitarra

(Music Sales America). Eduardo Sainz de la Maza was both a successful guitarist and important composer. Although well known for his arrangements of Spanish folk songs, it is his original works which are seen as most significant today. His musical language is described as eclectic, combining impressionistic influences with Spanish musical traditions. Jazz was also an influence, although much of his music is described as intimate and lyrical, as depicted by Platero y yo Suite one of the most notable compositions for the guitar of the 20th Century, within this unique collection of works. Text in Spanish.

Messa per Rossini

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Paul Harris -- the Clarinet

Paul Harris: The Clarinet is the seminal guide to every facet of clarinet playing. In this comprehensive companion, acclaimed author Paul Harris shares his unique insights towards gaining mastery of the instrument, inspiring both students (from intermediate level) and professionals alike to develop an individual clarinet personality. In-depth, clear, and universally relevant, The Clarinet is Paul Harris's complete philosophy of playing, equipping clarinettists with innovative ways to overcome the instrument's technical, musical, and practical challenges and ultimately, enhance the enjoyment of their art. Chapter by chapter Harris reveals how each aspect of playing is interdependent, from posture and preparing to play to the science of sound production. Practical exercises target each area, covering breathing, embouchure, articulation and finger-work, and sit alongside a plethora of excerpts from the clarinet canon. An all-encompassing approach, Harris discloses his expert advice on stylistic performance through to instrument maintenance, supported by diagrams and illustrations. Including a unique map of clarinet dynasties, recordings, and repertoire timings, The Clarinet leads the player on a path of limitless learning, from practice to performance. This book is a wonderful addition to the clarinet community. Understanding the mysteries of the clarinet helps bring us closer to the instrument." Karl Leister, Clarinettist"

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