Not sure what you are looking for or how just browse for books? Here is a basic guide to help find music theory related items in the Library of Congress Classification System!
The University of Kentucky Libraries uses the Library of Congress Classification System (LCC) to assign call numbers to most print materials--books, periodicals, and music scores.
LCC call numbers can tell you a lot about a book or score before you even find it on the shelf.
This page shows you how to read a call number, lists call number ranges for music materials, and how to find materials on subjects outside music.
The Library of Congress Classification System is divided into large subject areas which are called "classes." All classes--and subclasses--begin with one, two, or three letters followed by a number which represents more specific aspects of a subject.
Below is an outline showing the main classes in LCC:
Looking for different analytical techniques or textbooks for review of different pedagogies? You can browse the shelves and find these if you know a bit about LCC's classification numbers for Music and Books on Music.
Books on music begin with ML (literature on music) or MT (musical instruction and study); scores begin with M.
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ML -- Call Numbers for Literature on Music -- Highlights ML1 - ML5 Periodicals. Serials ML3800 - ML3923 Philosophical and societal aspects of music. Physics and acoustics of music. Physiological aspects of music |
MT -- Call Numbers for Music Instruction and Study -- Highlights MT1 General works |