Music means different things to different people, and that can make music a very interesting topic to study. You may be after information about musical instruments, or maybe some of the famous composers, or maybe you just want to find out what opera is all about.
If you are looking for books to do with music then why not start by visiting your local library and seeing what books they have.
Try our saved catalogue searches:
Beethoven - start here if you need books about Beethoven
Mozart - start here if you need books about Mozart
Tchaikovsky - start here if you need books about Tchaikovsky
Composers - start here if you need books about composers
George Frederic Handel
Mildred Clary
A brief introduction to Handel and his music. The best part about this book is that there is a CD in the back that includes samples of his music, and has more information about the life and times of Handel.
Usborne learn to play Beethoven
Michael Durnin and Emma Danes
This book contains 25 of Beethoven's pieces, arranged for piano or electronic keyboard, and simplified to make them easier to play. As well as his works this book is full of fascinating biographical facts and history. A book for the young music student.
Beethoven lives upstairs
Barbara Nichol
With the use of fictional letters between a music student in Salzburg and his uncle, true incidents in the composer's life are woven into a joyful story. This story reveals Beethoven as a man isolated by his deafness and his genius, and the wonderful music he creates.
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George Handel
Mike Venezia
Illustrated with drawings by the author and real pictures from the time, this book tells you all about the life and times of George Handel. A great introduction to Handel and his music.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mike Venezia
Mozart was a child prodigy who was performing and writing music at a young age. This book provides a brief look at his life and the times that he lived in.
Peter Tchaikovsky
Mike Venezia
Tchaikovsky is best known for his three ballets and music that is full of feeling and meaning. This book gives you a brief look at his life, his music, and his world.
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