JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Music 2026/2027

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Music 2026. Music is a subject that combines creativity, theory, and cultural understanding. For candidates preparing for the 2026/2027 JAMB examination, studying Music requires learning about instruments, notes, and rhythms, and understanding the history and theory behind musical forms. Proper preparation is essential to do well.

JAMB has provided a list of recommended textbooks for Music to guide candidates. These books cover areas such as music theory, history of African and Western music, vocal and instrumental practice, notation, and composition. They are written to help students grasp concepts clearly and prepare effectively for both multiple-choice and essay questions.

To maximize your preparation, it is important to use these textbooks together with the official JAMB Music syllabus. The syllabus points out the specific topics you need to focus on, helping you study efficiently. Practicing past questions is also highly recommended, as it exposes you to the style of questions typically asked in JAMB exams.

 Below are the Music textbooks recommended by JAMB for the 2026 UTME.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Music 2026

S/N	Title	Author(s)
1	Foundation of Nigerian Traditional Music	Akpabot, S. E.
2	Rudiments and Theory of Music	Associated Board of the Royal School of Music
3	The Form of Music	Cole, W.
4	Nigerian Musical Instruments	Echezona, W. W. C.
5	Choir Training and Choral Conducting for Africans	Ekwueme, L.
6	An ABC of Music	Holst, I.
7	Instruments of the Orchestra	Hosier
8	Elements of Music	Hunt, R.
9	Music for Secondary Schools Vols. I and II	Inanga, A.
10	Music: An Appreciation	Kamien, R.
11	The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music (3rd Ed.)	Kennedy, M.
12	Elementary Harmony Book 2	Kitson, C. H.
13	Hausa Performing Arts and Music	Kofoworola, Z. O. & Lateef, Y.
14	A Concise History of Music	Lovelock, W.
15	The Rudiments of Music	Lovelock, W.
16	The Enjoyment of Music	Machlis, J.
17	Folksongs for Schools	Mensah, A. A.
18	The Oxford Harmony, Vol. I	Morris, R. O.
19	African Music	Nketia, J. H.
20	Teach Yourself Music	Palmer, K.
21	Basic Music: A Basic Theory Text	Reed, H. O.
22	The Guide to Music Theory	Taylor, E.
23	Graded Music Course for Schools, Books I–III	Warburton, A. O.

Note for Music Candidates

1. Learn Theory and Practice Together: Music involves understanding concepts and applying them, so balance your study between theory and practice.
2. Follow the Syllabus: The JAMB Music syllabus for 2026/2027 highlights exactly what topics you need to focus on.
3. Practice Past Questions: Regular practice familiarizes you with exam questions, especially on music theory and history.
4. Engage with Music: Listening to examples and practicing notes can strengthen your understanding and make concepts easier to remember.

After studying the recommended textbooks carefully, following the syllabus, and practicing past questions, candidates can approach the JAMB Music examination with ease and perform at their best.