How to Publish Music on the Web
Publishing music on the Web opens up a world of possibilities for songwriters, musicians, educators and others wishing to take advantage of the Internet to increase the audience for their work, or to obtain compositions at the click of a mouse. Commercial music publishers no longer need to stock songbooks in retail stores, and teachers don't have to wait for the mailman thanks to this new technology.
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Use convenient websites like SibeliusEucation if you're a music teacher. You can download scores, sheet music and homework assignments for your students. You can view-and listen to-their assignments on your own website page. It's possible to exchange ideas and original compositions from other teachers worldwide, and develop more interesting lesson plans for your class.
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Publish music for commercial use by downloading Scorch or other programs. Scorch enables Web publishers to customize a toolbar, and allow users to view as much or as little of a particular score as the publisher specifies. It also lets publishers control the page size and other options. Customers can purchase a score and other music securely over the Web after downloading the Scorch plug-in for free.
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Create Internet versions of your compositions using Recordare or other software. These music publishing programs let you create your own notation and feature on your website for purchase, or for free, if you wish. Music XML and other software will create interactive sheet music that musicians worldwide can share.
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Feature your MP3 files on sites like MP3, or your own website. You may also feature music on MySpace, or other social networking sites. First, rip your songs into MP3 format using a program like Cubase or SoundForge, then upload to the website of your choice. Consult iTunes and other major sites to gain the widest Web audience for your music.
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Check sites like mstation.com for the best tips on how to convert audio files and publish them on the Internet. Remember to fully copyright and protect your songs before offering them for sale on the Web.
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