Collection: Vintage Music Books
Celebrate the world of music with our collection of antique and vintage music books. Whether you’re a musician, a music lover, or a collector, these books offer a fascinating journey through musical history, appreciation, and performance. From composer biographies and opera guides to rare songbooks and instructional works, there’s something for everyone.
Discover the Diversity of Vintage Music Books
Our collection spans a wide range of topics, including classical composers, music theory, opera, choral works, popular and folk music, and more. Explore beautifully illustrated volumes, rare first editions, and practical guides that reflect the artistry and evolution of music through the ages. Each book provides a unique perspective on the sounds and stories that have shaped generations.
Browse Our Vintage Music Books
Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find music books by composer, instrument, or era. You might also enjoy exploring our Classic Literature or Hobbies & Interests Books collections for more inspiration and related topics.
All of our vintage music books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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The Moidart Collection, Bagpipe Music, A Cheud Ceud (The First Hundred) by Allan MacDonald, 2006
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Handel By Donald Burrows The Master Musicians 1994
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Songs From The Published Writings of Alfred Tennyson Poet Laureate Set To Music By Various Composers Edited By W.G. Cusins 1880
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Happy Hunting Ground, Publications of the Texas Folklore Society Number IV, edited by J. Frank Dobie, 1964
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The Opera Guide by Arthur Jacobs and Stanley Sadie, 1964
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The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on the Niblung's Ring, by Bernard Shaw, 1908
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The Road Goes Ever On, A Song Cycle, Poems by J.R.R. Tolkien, Music by Donald Swann, 1972
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The Inverness Collection of Highland Pibrochs, Laments, Quicksteps and Marches Carefully & Effectively Arranged For The Pianoforte
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The Scottish Students' Song Book, Vintage Music Book
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The Scottish Students Song Book by Bayley & Ferguson
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The Cantatas Of Johann Sebastian Bach Sacred & Secular By W. Gillies Whittaker Vol I & II 1959
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Songs of Two Savoyards Words and Illustrations By W. S. Gilbert Music By Arthur Sullivan
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Songs of Ireland Including the Most Favourite of Moore's Irish Melodies & a Large Collection of Old Songs and Ballads with New Symphonies and Accompaniments by Hatton & Molloy
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Last Leaves of Traditional Ballads and Ballad Airs, Gavin Greig, Alexander Keith, 1925, Vintage Music Book
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Songs and Sayings of Gowrie By The Rev. Adam Philip 1901
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Jazzmen Edited by Frederic Ramsey, JR. and Charles Edward Smith 1958
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The Book of Jazz A Guide To The Entire Field By Leonard Feather 1961
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The Horn By John Clellon Holmes 1961 The Jazz Book Club
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Jack Teagarden The Story of A Jazz Maverick By Jay D. Smith and Len Guttridge 1962
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The Sound of Surprise 46 Pieces On Jazz By Whitney Balliett 1959
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Enjoying Jazz by Rex Harris 1961
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Dictionary of Jazz by Hugues Panassie and Madeleine Gautier 1959
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Jazz Era The Forties 1962 The Jazz Book Club
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They All Played Ragtime The True Story of an American Music By Rudi Blesh & Harriet Janis 1960
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