Music
Explore a vast collection of music literature, offering insights into various musical genres, histories, and composers. Discover works that highlight classical symphonies, operas, and influential music movements. Whether you're a student, musician, or a curious reader, these texts provide a rich background and understanding of music's timeless nature. Enjoy easy access to these resources and deepen your appreciation of the art.
Mezzotints in modern music $b Brahms, Tschaïkowsky, Chopin, Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner
Explore the powerful stories of great composers, their innovative forms, and emotional complexities that molded music forever.
By James Huneker
Franz Liszt : The Story of a Boy Who Became a Great Pianist and Teacher
Witness one young boy's extraordinary path from a humble home in Hungary to becoming an internationally celebrated pianist and influential music teacher.
By Thomas Tapper
Verdi : The Story of the Little Boy who Loved the Hand Organ
From a boy captivated by a simple hand organ to a celebrated composer, this is the tale of a musician whose earliest friendships helped him find his path to greatness.
By Thomas Tapper
Jackson's Gymnastics for the Fingers and Wrist being a system of gymnastics, based on anatomical principles, for developing and strengthening the muscles of the hand for musical, mechanical and medical purposes: with thirty-seven diagrams
Unlock the secrets to powerful fingers and resilient wrists with specialized exercises designed to enhance musical skill, prevent injuries, and improve hand strength.
By Edwin Ward Jackson
Franz Joseph Haydn : The Story of the Choir Boy who became a Great Composer
From a modest upbringing to composing for emperors, a young boy's passion for music paved the way for a legacy that resonates through the ages.
By Thomas Tapper
Johann Sebastian Bach : The story of the boy who sang in the streets
A young boy with a song in his heart overcomes poverty and loss to become one of the most celebrated musicians in history.
By Thomas Tapper
How to Sing
Unlock your vocal potential with expert guidance on training, technique, and the secrets to mastering the art of song.
By Luisa Tetrazzini
First Steps to Bell Ringing Being an Introduction to the Healthful and Pleasant Exercise of Bell Ringing in Rounds and Changes upon Church Bells
Discover the forgotten art of making melodies with massive bells, mastering the ropes to create harmonious peals from the church tower.
By Samuel B. Goslin
Beethoven
Discover how one man's deafness and personal tragedies fueled his genius, creating symphonies that would uplift the spirits of the world.
By Romain Rolland
Great bands of America
Experience vibrant parades and town celebrations through the sounds of brass and percussion, revealing how American bands have shaped the nation's heart.
By Alberta Powell Graham
Piano Mastery: Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers
Discover the secrets to piano mastery from the voices of legendary musicians and educators, revealing their personal paths to achieving greatness at the keyboard.
By Harriette Brower
The Black Swan at Home and Abroad or, A Biographical Sketch of Miss Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, the American Vocalist
Witness the inspiring journey of a former slave who overcomes prejudice to become a celebrated vocalist, captivating audiences and challenging societal norms with her extraordinary talent.
By Anonymous
Geraldine Farrar: The Story of an American Singer
A talented singer's memoir recounts her ascent from a modest upbringing to the dazzling stages of European opera, fueled by family support and unwavering determination.
By Geraldine Farrar
Beethoven : The story of a little boy who was forced to practice
Witness a young boy's demanding musical upbringing, his encounters with great masters, and his triumph over deafness to become a legendary composer.
By Thomas Tapper
St. Gregory and the Gregorian Music
Discover how one man's leadership and love for music shaped a standard of liturgical music still heard today.
By E. G. P. (Edward Gerald Penfold) Wyatt
History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time With Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe
Uncover the vibrant past of a celebrated art as it blossoms across Europe, carried by the voices of legendary artists and the pulse of changing times.
By H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland) Edwards
Verdi: Man and Musician His Biography with Especial Reference to His English Experiences
Witness how a humble innkeeper's son from rural Italy became one of history's most celebrated opera composers, forever changing the landscape of music.
By Frederick James Crowest
Johann Sebastian Bach: The Organist and His Works for the Organ
Discover the story of a dedicated musician whose commitment to his craft shaped the future of classical music.
By André Pirro
Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries
Explore the origins of early religious songs and how they echoed the faith, culture, and historical forces of the Church's formative years.
By Ruth Ellis Messenger
Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Volume 2
Discover the complex love affair between a musical genius and literary icon amidst the backdrop of 19th-century artistic circles and personal struggles.
By Frederick Niecks