Music Books

The Lost Pianos of Siberia by British writer/journalist/travel writer Sophy Roberts attempts to tell the stories behind Siberia’s most socially significant pianos. While on a trip to Mongolia, Sophy met a local musician Odgerel Sampilnorov who was lamenting the lack of quality pianos in Mangolia. The young musician could only find a Yamaha baby grand […]

Piano Christmas Music & Songs: Get Inspired This Holiday Season! Looking for piano Christmas music to inspire you this holiday season? Here, you will find recommendations to some great instrumental Christmas piano CDs. If you wish, you can try to learn some of the songs or…if you just want to take it easy, put those […]

Classical Music For Dummies is an informative guide that shows how beautiful and rewarding classical music can be. You’ll learn how great composers like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart are different from one another. It also covers the various eras of classical music (Baroque, Romantic, etc,). The book also provides useful tips on how to build a […]

‘The Interpretation of French Song’ by Pierre Bernac is a must-have for singers, classical singers, voice teachers and vocal coaches. You need this book to sing in French, doesn’t matter if you’re a native or not. Even French-speaking singers will find his suggestions for interpretation, tempo, expression and dynamics to be invaluable. Pierre Bernac had […]

Classical Music: Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion (by Alexander Morin) is a guide to historical and contemporary classical music that examines major works by 500 composers worldwide. This is an essential guide with a wealth of information on so many composers and their various performances and releases over the years. The book covers exemplary […]

The Vintage Guide to Classical Music: An Indispensable Guide for Understanding and Enjoying Classical Music by Jan Swafford. The book covers everything from Gregorian chants, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Johannes Brahms, Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, and beyond. What you will find: Chronologically arranged essays on nearly 100 composers, from Guillaume de […]

Music: The Definitive Visual History is a comprehensive book that takes you through the history of music, from opera to the more modern electronica. It starts with the prehistoric beginnings of music. But the book not only discusses Western classical music, it discusses music from all around the world. This is a coffee-table book, big […]

by Margot Fassler, Walter Frisch (Editor). This book is primarily aimed at students, but will also appeal to those who have finished schooling. The book covers over 1000 years of music, covers music and musicians both well-known and obscure. The author does a wonderful job of relating music to social and political developments during the […]

The Essential Canon of Classical Music is a music literacy handbook, packed with useful information that every musician, music teacher and music lover will need to refer very frequently. The book focuses on 240 composers (includes key composers of each era as well as the lesser known ones) whose works are most important to an […]

Created with Naxos, the world’s largest classical music label, NPR Listener’s Encyclopedia of Classical Music is a highly informative and entertaining reference guide. It provides detailed coverage of composers, works, musical terminology, and performers, along with recommended recordings. You also get access to an interactive Web site that allows readers to listen to sample works, […]

The Piano Handbook is perfect for those interested in improving their piano skills. The book also contains a lot of interesting facts as well as history of music (full-color photo gallery), which makes it such an interesting read. Great for adults, especially those who had learnt to play years back and are looking for a […]

Are you a music teacher or a professional classical musician, hang these posters in your music classroom or studio, and let people be in awe of these beautiful paintings. These are colorful, vivid and educational. You may rotate through the set, depending on what everyone is learning in the classroom. Make sure to include the […]

Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs) – perfect for students of all ages, who want to have a better understanding of music. Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: Ear Training CDs 1 & 2 Combined (for Books 1-3) This self-study, all-in-one theory course is perfect for […]

The Harvard Dictionary of Music (Harvard University Press Reference Library) is the essential guide for musicians, students, and everyone who appreciates music. The Harvard Dictionary of Music has long been admired for its wide range as well as its reliability. This classic reference work includes entries on all the styles and forms in Western music; […]