Synopses & Reviews
Ready for the easiest way to enjoy music wherever you are? Read on!Spotify is spot on! Here's everything you need to know about signing up and using this superb streaming music service. Whether you're opting for the free version or one of the premium upgrades, you'll find what you need in this book. Learn how to sign up, find your favorite tracks and discover new ones, share with your friends, and enjoy!
How it works – see how to get started with Spotify, what different versions offer, and how to mix tracks on your computer with those in the Spotify library
Seek and find – track down your favorite artists and discover new ones with Spotify's recommendations
Play it your way – create playlists you can share with your friends
Music is social – connect your Spotify account with Facebook and Twitter and collaborate on playlists with those who share your tastes
When you're ready to upgrade – compare the Spotify Open, Unlimited, and Premium plans
Take your tunes along – download the app to your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or iPod touch so you can search and stream from your mobile
Sync it up – sync Spotify tracks for offline listening on your mobile device or local tracks to your iPod
Open the book and find:
Ideas for discovering new music
Where to find playlists you may enjoy
Tips for organizing your tracks
How to keep Spotify Social secure
Third-party sites to explore
Why paying to play can be a good plan
Some free Spotify offers
Solutions to common Spotify problems
Learn to:
Set up Spotify and start listening to your favorite music
Listen to Spotify on your computer, iPhone, iPod touch, or Android device
Use Spotify with iTunes or Last.fm and even import your music library
Discover and share new music through Facebook, Twitter, and other sites
Synopsis
The ultimate beginner guide to the groundbreaking music service, Spotify!Spotify is a free online streaming music platform that allows users to listen to songs on demand over the Internet--without having to buy or own the actual tracks. This fun and friendly guide walks you through how best to use this sweet-sounding service. Covering everything from using Spotify on selected mobile phones to creating and sharing your own playlists, Spotify For Dummies has it all. Experienced author Kim Gilmour details the ins and outs of this revolutionary music, from installing and setup to discovering new artists and taking your musical enjoyment to new levels.
- Explores the social networking aspects of Spotify and how to integrate with them
- Helps you navigate through the various editions of Spotify
- Shows you how to take Spotify with you on your mobile device
- Encourages you to merge your own music collection with Spotify
This book is spot on! Start using Spotify today with this handy guide by your side.
About the Author
Kim Gilmour is a journalist and author specializing in technology and the Internet. She has been writing about technology since 1998 and regularly contributes to Which? Computing magazine. Kim is the author of Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser and co-author of eBay.co.uk Business All-in-One For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Part I: Becoming Buddies with Spotify 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Spotify 9
Chapter 2: Getting Set Up with Spotify 27
Chapter 3: Understanding the Spotify Window 47
Part II: Managing Your Spotify Experience 69
Chapter 4: Experiencing the Music 71
Chapter 5: Finding New Tunes 85
Chapter 6: Creating Playlists: The Mixtape Lives On 101
Chapter 7: Mastering the Library at Your Fingertips 117
Chapter 8: Downloading Tracks from Spotify 139
Part III: Getting By with a Little Help from Your Friends 149
Chapter 9: Getting Started with Spotify Social 151
Chapter 10: Sharing and Collaborating on Music 167
Chapter 11: Embracing the Spotify Community 185
Part IV: Enjoying the Enhanced Features of Spotify 211
Chapter 12: Understanding Spotify Paid-For Services 213
Chapter 13: Downloading Spotify for Mobile Devices 235
Chapter 14: Using Spotify on Your Mobile Device 249
Chapter 15: Listening to Spotify Music on Other Devices 279
Chapter 16: Using Offline Mode with Spotify Premium 293
Part V: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 17: Ten Answers to Common Spotify Problems 309
Chapter 18: Ten Innovative Spotify Tools 321
Chapter 19: Ten Great Ways to Use Spotify 329
Index 341