A Guide to Music: Start

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Students of music study music performance, the history of music, music theory, the teaching of music--or all of these at once. This guide lists some of the most useful reference books and resources in the field and gives tips for finding recorded music. It is not, however, a complete list of available options.

For example, you may wish to explore resources found on the following research guides as well based on your topic:

• Anthropology
• History
• Religion
• Sociology

Keep in mind, this guide is a starting point.

Don't hesitate to ask a librarian for further assistance.

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