Ways to download
music
for free online
If you want to download music for free online, there are various methods that you can try. Below are some simple charts, outlining the pros and cons of some of the more popular free techniques. If you are looking for a paid service, you should try Napster for (USA & Canada) or (UK). Both have a free trial.
Free download sites
Pros…
- Good for independent artists' singles.
- Plenty of samples.
- Nice range.
- Uncomplicated.
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Cons…
- Older stuff is difficult to find.
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Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
Pros…
- Good selection of albums and singles.
- Free.
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Cons…
- Steep learning curve.
- It can take a while before your download starts.
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Direct Connect
Pros…
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Cons…
- Difficult to set up.
- Finding albums can be tricky.
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P2P networks
Pros…
- Fantastic at sourcing individual tracks.
- Large selection.
- Free.
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Cons…
- Fewer albums available.
- Must avoid downloading fake files.
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BitTorrent
Pros…
- Very good selection of albums.
- Free.
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Cons…
- Not many singles on offer.
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Download music for free online with the step-by-step tutorials and more in
'The Essential Guide to Downloading'
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