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Music is an art and an emotional expression that has stirred the hearts and calmed the minds of humanity from the days of cave dwellers through modern times.

On the Web you'll find information on classical, popular, Broadway and contemporary composers including industry forums, organizations and related resources. Sites explore the medieval music scene, the Baroque's greatest hits, rock and roll, and more.

Check out top resources to both popular and strange musical instruments across time and the World Wide Web. From rap, to classical, to American folk, you'll find the best sites for biographies and information on musicians in all popular genres along with song lyrics and opera-related info, and the lighter side of the ages-old art form....

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Adding Music to Your Web Site
Many webmasters like the idea of adding background music to their web sites but most shy away from doing it because of large file sizes leading to slow loading pages. There are many different methods to add background music to your site. Some of them don't require large files to achieve professional results. Learn the best way to add background music to your site...
The Irish Harp Reveals the Irish Heart
To tell the history of the Irish harp is to tell the history of the Irish people. This ancient folk instrument with its beautiful, delicate sound is played today despite being ignored, derided and proscribed for centuries. Harpers, who in earlier days would have been hanged for their art, now flourish throughout the world, as do the Irish themselves...
Using Popular Music in Therapy
Many artists have very strong therapeutic messages being conveyed in their songs. Ask teens how important their music is to them and you will quickly realize that this is something many of them spend a great deal of time doing. Using popular music in therapy allows you to start from the same place where your client is...
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