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It is possible to find legal and free music to download for iPod. This is especially if the sites you get them from are hosting lesser known underground band groups or potential stars. Before you get on your quest to download free music for your iPod, what you will read here is going to come in handy.

By now, there are millions of users who own this cool MP3 player. Surely, this large community would not mind packing their gadgets with songs and music they can transfer for free. The question is where you can find free music to download for iPod. Here are some tips to get you started.

1. File Format

Before you download anything, make sure that the website actually provides the music in the following iPod-supported formats - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV.

Otherwise, you may have to convert them using audio file format conversion software. These can be quite costly. Even if you can get them from a freeware site, it will still take you lots of time just to convert the songs.

2. Music Genres

There are both specialist sites that deal with specific genre as well as general sites that offer multiple genres like Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Rock and Classical. If I were you, I will choose a general site with a wide range of genres.

3. Site Security

This requires due diligence on your part. Make sure that the site is a secured one. We have heard enough stories about malware infiltration and virus attacks when downloading files online. Stick with the established websites like iCompositions, EMOL and Macidol and it should be fine. They do provide some quality songs from underground band groups.

Always play safe by installing powerful anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computer before you look for free music to download for iPod.