Q. How do I find sheet music, music scores and music for piano duets?

The library does not have individual pieces of music on one or two sheets of paper (sheet music); however, the library does have many songs and instrumental music pieces (music scores) published in books and available through our databases.

Find Print & Online Music Scores - All print music scores are located in the Rockville Campus Library 

• To find music scores, search RaptorSearch by:
  • the composer
  • title of the piece or instrument type
  • use the filters on the left side of the results screen.  Under "Source Type" select "Show More" and then select "Scores"
  • you can also add the filter "Available Online" or "Located at Library" if you need only the online or print format.

Find Piano Duets

• The library has music for piano duets (also called "music for 4 hands") by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Satie, Schumann, and others.  
• Search in RaptorSearch for the composer, title of the piece, instrument, etc. (Example search terms: piano duet; “music for 4 hands”) 
• Then, use the filters on the left side of the results screen. Under "Source Type" select "Show More" and then "Select Scores".  

• You can also choose to add the filters "Available Online" or "Located at Library" if you need only the online or print format. 

The Music & Performing Arts database also contains a collection of music scores. Under the "Collections" heading, select “Music Online: Classical Scores Library” on the right side of the screen. 

If you have any other questions about music, access the Music Subject Research Guide.