Free music, sample, ringtones! The legal way.

  There are lots of ways to get free, legitimate, and useful files on the internet.  You just have to know where to look.

Here is a list and explanation of some of the best.

1.  list of links   ( about.com)

This is a website aggregator of many sites offering free music.  Anything from mp3’s of new music from Amazon.com to old time radio shows from the 40’s and 50’s.  It a constantly updating list that covers many different aspects of music.

2.  http://www.topsamplesites.com/

This is another aggregator site but geared toward the aspiring DJ geek.

3.  http://cellphones.about.com/od/ringtonesmelodies/Our_Really_Free_Ringtones.htm

Another section of about.com.  This helps you finds ringtones based on you music interest.  Please note that you really must have a Smartphone or PDA as most flip phones or “dumb phones” do not have the ability to simply copy over ringtone samples.

4.  http://www.sounddogs.com/

Sound effects of all types that are completely free to download and use for whatever you want. This can be useful if your making a digital movie on your PC and want to add some spice.  Or to make a really unique Voice mail greeting.  ( just hold you cell phone up to the speaker on your PC).

Of course you are going to have to wade around these sites to find what you like.  If you want the latest top 40 music, your probably not going to find it here either. But if you want to look for some new music or just boost your MP3 collection, these sites are a great start.

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