Here is an excellent guide from Bowling Green State University on this topic.
... books are located in the Reference section on the 1st floor of the Library.
This guide will tell you more than you probably ever wanted to know about LC Subject Headings!
Most located on the 3rd floor of the Library; Reference books located on the 1st floor.
| ML | 1-3930 | Literature of Music |
| 48-54.8 | Texts for Music | |
| 110-158 | Bibliography | |
| 155-158 | Sound Recordings | |
| 159-3799 | History and Critcism | |
| 410 | Composer Biographies | |
| 459-1380 | Instruments and Instrumental Music | |
| 1100-1380 | Chamber and Orchestral Music, Band (Military Music), Electronic Music | |
| 1400-3275 | Vocal Music | |
| 1500-1554 | Choral Music (Sacred and Secular) | |
| 1600-2881 | Secular Vocal Music | |
| 2900-3275 | Sacred Vocal Music | |
| 3400-3465 | Dance Music | |
| 3469-3541 | Popular Music | |
| 3544-3776 | National Music | |
| 3800-3923 | Philosophy and Physics of Music | |
| 3928-3930 | Juvenile Literature |
| MT | 1-960 | Musical Instruction and Study |
| 40-67 | Composition | |
| 68 | Improvisation | |
| 70-86 | Orchestra and Orchestration | |
| 90-146 | Analytical Guides, etc. | |
| 170-810 | Instrumental Techniques | |
| 820-949 | Singing and Voice Culture | |
| 955-960 | Production of Operas, Music in Theaters |
