Frequently Asked Questions About the Levy Database

How do I print a piece of music?

Printing depends wholly upon your system and the type of software and printer you have. You can simply use the Print function of your web browser or save the image and print it from a graphics program of your choice. However, please keep in mind the requirements of copyright and reproduction.

How can I get copies of the music on this site?

We are happy to provide photocopies for personal use. Prepayment is required. The fee is 25 cents per page, with a minimum charge of $3 per order. For large orders, there may be an additional $10/hour service charge. Click here for the order form.

I found a text record for this title, but there are no thumbnail images accompanying it. Is this a mistake?

Probably not. More likely, it was published after 1922, and is not in the public domain. Therefore, we cannot include the music on the database. Another possibility is that the music and cover are duplicated elsewhere. Check to see if the text record reads "Duplication." If it reads, "cover and music same as Box --, Item --", you must look at the original item.

What about lyrics? Could you email me the lyrics to a song?

Because of the large number of requests we receive, and because of copyright restrictions, it is not possible to email lyrics. However you may obtain a copy of the title for personal use. The fee is 25 cents per page, with a minimum charge of $3 per order. For large orders, there may be an additional $10/hour service charge. Prepayment is required. Click here for the order form.

You don't have a title that I'm looking for. Can you help me locate it?

There are a number of websites that might contain the title you seek. Enter the phrase “sheet music” in any web search engine and you will find numerous entries. A fairly comprehensive list of sheet music resources may be found at http://library.duke.edu/music/sheetmusic/collections.html