How to Download Music That's Free and Legal
Music may be offered legally for free because the copyrights have run out or because the artists themselves have provided the music for free to fans. Or perhaps the music is provided free in exchange for you listening to a short advertisement. Whenever you download such free MP3s, be sure to read the websites' terms and conditions.
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Search Internet sites such as Last.fm and The Free Music Directory. Avoid illegal sites where downloads may contain viruses and unwanted software.
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Look for listings of free legal music downloads where others have already done the work for you. Search for forums, blogs or online discussions about sources for free legal music. Check the Free Albums Galore blog for starters.
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Search for websites that offer free ad-supported MP3s. Such sites make their money through the advertising you view as a condition of downloading MP3s. Among the websites offering such downloads is We7.
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Search websites of stores that sell music. For instance, Wal-Mart's website periodically offers free music tracks. Also check the websites of your favorite bands. Sometimes they offer fans free material for download.
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Register or provide your personal information when you find a website. Sometimes providing your email address is a condition to get free music.
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Tips & Warnings
To download music to your computer, you may need to install a media player program if you do not already have one.
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