A Guide to Library Research in Music introduces the process and techniques for researching and writing about music. This informative textbook provides concrete examples of different types of writing; offering a thorough introduction to music literature. It clearly describes various information-searching techniques and library-based organizational systems and introduces the array of music resources available. Pauline Shaw Bayne has cleanly organized the material in three succinct parts; allowing for three independent tracks of study. Part I treats essentials of the research process. It explains starting point resources like library catalogs; dictionaries; and bibliographies; addresses scholarly documentation; the use of style manuals; and basics of copyright; and provides samples of common written research products. Part 2 develops skills and strategies for library and Internet-based research; describing database structures and library catalogs; subject searching in catalogs and journal indexes; keyword searching techniques; related-record searching and citation databases; and the use of experts; the Internet; and thematic catalogs. In Part 3; Bayne describes music uniform titles and select resources that follow the organization of a music library; such as score collections; books and journals in music literature; and music teaching publications. Each chapter concludes with learning exercises to aid the students concept application and skill development. Appendixes provide short cuts to specific topics in library organizational systems; including Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classification. The concluding bibliography provides a quick overview of music literature and resources; emphasizing electronic and print publications since 2000; but including standard references that all music researchers should know.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Through the Eyes of Magic. . .Its Good . . .Check It OutBy Mark ThompsonThis is a very detailed history of the band in its various lineups. John French has a really exceptional recall and he adds a lot of memories/insights about the people places and times so you get descriptions of those in the band; their families and friends in a way that is incidental to their impact on the band and our narrator. The trajectory of the bands social dynamic is a sad one and a lot of time is devoted in describing the sadistic and controlling tendencies of Don Van Vliet simply because that was the drama of everyday life for a long time . Though fascinating and full of that drama; it is a pretty stressful read . . .especially when you are wondering why anyone would tolerate that type of abuse. Youre just reading thinking "Run Away!" It is clear that these musicians were dedicated to creating what they felt would be a very unique and powerful musical statement. I really liked hearing Doug Moons take on their early material and comparing it to my opinions. Regarding the A and M sessions that brought us the Diddy Wah Diddy cover; he complained about the choice of "Moon Child" as the follow up single saying that "Frying Pan" would have been superior. I agree that "Frying Pan" would have been terrific but I love "Moon Child". One of my favorite tunes is Kandy Korn. French spends a good bit explaining the origin of that jam which occurred in a relatively collaborative spirit. . .so that was cool. It was great getting a feel for the opinions and perceptions of band members like Moon and Alex Snouffer and John French himself. The book has a lot of information about Don. . .he is at the center of the narrative and you can see his brilliance and limitations. Its not flattering overall but I think the words of the book reflect authentically what the author and his bandmates felt. Bill Harkleroads "Lunar Notes" is also a good read.11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Man; I wanted to love this book...By A. SykoraDear Drumbo; We love your music all the pain you endured working with Don but I got to ask; DID YOU EVEN THINK TO HIRE AN EDITOR. This book rambles on on with large meaningless chunks of interviews with some guy or another who went to high school with Don cant quite remember what kind of shoes he wore. Do not let a cover pages fool you; this is not a book. It is endless pages of notes interviews with absolutely no cohesion at all! And its dull as hell. A masterful musician; one of the few truly innovative drummers of all time I am sure a really nice man; John French is not an author. Boom; for real.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. An idiosyncratic book about an idiosyncratic personBy Charles PlattThis is the story of a deeply idealistic; naive young musician who went through a couple of years of humiliation; deprivation; and sometimes physical abuse. Viewed from this perspective; the book is a valuable document describing how a young person can be victimized by a charismatic; domineering cult figure. And; yes; the Magic Band during the Trout Mask Replica did have a very strong resemblance to a cult.If you just want to know about the music; you may find this book frustrating. Containing more than 850 pages of very small print; it drowns the reader in detail.On the other hand; the obsessional detail is appropriate to the subject matter. Its a fascinating document; and based on an afternoon and evening that I once spent with Don Van Vliet; John Frenchs breathtakingly honest; unflattering portrait of the man seems accurate.More to the point: I think John Frenchs most recent CD; City of Refuge; is utterly brilliant. And you can download it as an MP3 from .