Useful Links
A good historical timeline, plus pictures and brief biographies,
especially of minor composers.
This site is especially useful for finding information about popular
musicians.
This site is a "clearinghouse" of composer information.
This classical composer site includes recommended recordings.
This site has more MIDI sound files than you can imagine.
The "sounds" section is an easy way to become acquainted with sights
and sounds of Medieval and Renaissance instruments.
Here is a good source for anyone with a beginning interest in
"Classical" music.
This sub-category of Yahoo is a good starting point for exploring
World Music.
This site is also an excellent resource for learning more about World
Music.
This Yahoo sub-category will get you started exploring the world of
Jazz.
If popular music is your special interest, try this site.
There are many sites for ordering hard to find recordings. Here are a
few.
If you are looking for books (some recordings) on a special topic,
this is a useful site.
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