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Music at your library

Not only do we have lots of Music CDs but we have several unique streaming audio databases. My favorite of these is Smithsonian Global Sound.

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Once logged in, you can choose a way to browse. I love the ability to search by instrument. Here I chose Idiophone>Xylophone>Gambang.

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Once I click on Gambang (the instrument I wanted) I get a list of songs that feature that specific instrument.

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player1This is a great way to introduce yourself to the sounds of world instruments. It also opens up a whole new world of listening. You won’t find most of this stuff on the radio!

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