Free MP3 Resources
Before the controversial MP3 sound file format came along, downloading an entire song from the Web was often impractical. With most sound formats, even a portion of a tune was often several megabytes in size and took forever to download.
That all changed with the advent of MP3 technology. Using this format, a 50 megabyte file can be squashed down to five megs, making downloads much more practical. Moreover, relatively little audio sound quality is lost in the compression.
●AirMp3.net
Looking for music MP3s? This popular free site features a handy search engine that queries three major MP3 sites to help you quickly find the music files you're seeking. The site is well designed and not cluttered with intrusive ads and popups.
●Mp3Realm.org
At this site, you can search for MP3 sound files, as well as lyrics. The search engine lets you search by music genre and you can view recent searches by other visitors, as well as browse titles by artist. You can also create and save custom playlists and save searches.
●GreatSongsFree.com
This new site offers a nice, growing collection of high-quality MP3 music files from independent artists. Here, you'll find MP3 sounds in many genres, including rock, pop, country, folk, jazz, and more. The site also accepts music submissions from visitors.
●MP3int.com
This site offers a good roundup of up-to-date MP3 listings. MP3int.com includes a searchable database, as well as helpful info on each MP3 file (bit rate, length, file size, etc.). The site also offers a collection of polyphonic ringtones.
●GreatInstrumentalDownloads.com
At this site, you'll find a good selection of high-quality free MP3s from a variety of independent artists and bands. The site also includes information about each artist. Each tune may be previewed before you download the full track.
