So you have unboxed your iPod Touch, connected it to WiFi, and now you’re ready to explore some apps. When it comes to free music apps for the iPod Touch, there are countless options, and it can be quite a task to figure out which apps are worthwhile and which ones deliver. Here are the top 10 free music apps that will have you discovering, remixing, and enjoying music from any band imaginable in no time at all.
iTunes has collaborated extensively with Clear Channel Broadcasting to perfect their iHeartRadio app. This system provides access to over 750 radio stations directly on your iPod Touch. From jazz to classical opera, you can listen to songs in high quality, and the tagging feature allows you to purchase your favorite tunes through iTunes.
For musicians looking to kill some time, Drum Kit by CrimsonJet is an amazing way to practice those beats. Take advantage of the iPod’s sensitive touch screen with a full drum set Second-hand Drums - The Second-Hand Drums Market: Tips for Buying a Good Used Drum Set If you're considering purchasing a drum set, here are some tips for buying a quality used set. Following these suggestions will help ensure you don't waste your money. Take your time: Be patient when choosing a drum set. Carefully assess the drums' overall… , including kickers and top caps. If that’s not enough, MarketWall.com offers the Metronome app for music aficionados. It’s an easy-to-use metronome for the iPod Touch with customizable tick speed. Fun Piano and Cat Piano are two more free apps available for piano lovers. These apps feature 6 to 12 piano keys with responsive touch screen controls.
Similar to Drum Kit and Metronome, there’s Beat Wave. Be warned, this app can be highly addictive as users can tap different parts of the screen to create increasingly complex beats. It’s undoubtedly one of the best free music apps and will have you playing along for hours, experimenting with complex solos and layering musical patterns.
Last.fm has come a long way from the basic music app that came pre-loaded on the iPod Classic Touch. It has evolved into one of the best radio apps ever developed. Users can listen to over 5 million songs, all for free. When connected to WiFi or a 3G network, listeners can also stay updated with tour dates of their favorite bands. However, Pandora still reigns supreme among free music apps. Listeners can create custom radio stations based on over 2000 specific attributes, ranging from syncopation to instruments being used.
TuneWiki is another innovative music app that allows iPod Touch owners to listen to their favorite songs with scrolling lyrics. With the latest release, listeners can even browse TuneWiki’s library to find lyrics for music videos and songs on the radio. This app seamlessly integrates with Rhapsody, a free-to-download radio app that offers millions of songs and customizable stations for a small monthly fee.
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I adore last.fm and soundhound (as it identifies almost every song for me) too. Though, I haven’t tried TuneWiki before but your review about it is so impressive that I would love to use it. Thanks for recommending these apps.
I’m happy that you like the article! last.fm is great and I understand why you adore it. If you have more ideas to add to the article, please share! thanks again