MP3 is the leading format for music file transfer on the internet and offers near-CD standard reproduction. Downloading and listening to MP3 files in easy. In order to listen to MP3 files you need:

• a computer with a sound card and loudspeakers
• an MP3 player. Most computers sold these days have a media player included, such as Real Playeror Windows Media Player. If this is the case, you do not need to worry about downloading an MP3 player. Simply click on the "listen to excerpt" link on the previous page and download the MP3 file. If your PC does not already have a media player, click on the link below and follow the instructions to download Winamp, the most popular of free MP3 players available on the net (page opens in new window).