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Music is an important interest of very many
people, . The type of
music can vary greatly, from pop to classical and jazz to ethnic.
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Some people just enjoy listening and learning about the types of music
they like, their composers, and the performers and their history.
Many who get great satisfaction from music are not able to, or do not
want to, perform themselves
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For others, their
musical interest is part of a wider activity including going
to concerts, playing an
instrument or singing, or even composing
music.
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National Federation of Music Societies www.nfms.org.uk/
Indie World - Supersonic Guide www.head-space.com/iworld/supersonic/
Federation of Recorded Music Societies www.thefrms.co.uk
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BBC Music Magazine
Classic FM - The Magazine
Computer Music
Crescendo & Jazz Music
FRMS Bulletin
Gramophone
Hi-Fi News and Record Review
The Wire
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Find a local group
or club covering the type of music that interests you (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education centre. See if your local groups offers
introductory sessions or visits.
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Consult books or magazines
on different aspects of musical interest.
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Check in your local library/paper
or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Anyone can have an interest in music, whatever their age
or sex. There is no need to specially musical, and no particular
skills are needed. just enough time to sit and listen to what interests
you.
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Listening to music can easily be done at home on your own, using the
TV, radio, record player or computer. But many people enjoy
the stimulus and social contact of belonging to a group of people who
share their musical interest.
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This
can be an informal group of family or a few friends, a more formal local group, or one linked by mail or Internet contacts.
Equipment or clothing
A place or facilities
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No special facilities are needed to listen to music, other than a place
to put the playing equipment.
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Groups usually meet in a local hall
or room, or sometimes at members' homes.
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Access to transport will be
needed for going to concerts or other musical
events.
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