MUSIC RESEARCH GUIDE
Resources for music research and for finding materials in Parsons Music Library
Recommended Resources
- OneSearchSelect "Music Library" at the top of the screen to limit to Parsons Music Library
- Music Periodicals Database This link opens in a new windowPopular and scholarly journal articles on music of all genres.
- RILM Abstracts of Music Literature This link opens in a new windowScholarly resources (journal articles, dissertations, book chapters, etc) on music of all genres.
- All Music GuideWebsite with biographies and discographies in all genres (best for pop and rock).
- Grove Music Online This link opens in a new windowAuthoritative reference resource (best for classical and jazz)
- RIPM (Retrospective Index to Music Periodicals) This link opens in a new windowArticles from international music journals dating from 1760-1966.
- Music Online: The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music This link opens in a new windowComprehensive resource devoted to the music of all the world's peoples
- Music ID This link opens in a new windowData on the global music industry, including chart rankings and some sales information.
- Music Ally This link opens in a new windowMusic industry briefings, insights, news, marketing reports, country profiles, and more.
- Dissertations and Theses Global (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowDoctoral dissertations and masters theses from institutions around the world.
- FirstSearchThe most powerful interface for searching WorldCat, a database of library holdings all over the world.
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Parsons Music Library
Modlin Center for the Arts
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Modlin Center for the Arts
University of Richmond, VA 23173
804 287-6849