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<b>Introduction 1</b> <p><b>Part I: Becoming Buddies with Spotify 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Introducing Spotify 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Getting Set Up with Spotify 27</p> <p>Chapter 3: Understanding the Spotify Window 47</p> <p><b>Part II: Managing Your Spotify Experience 69</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Experiencing the Music 71</p> <p>Chapter 5: Finding New Tunes 85</p> <p>Chapter 6: Creating Playlists: The Mixtape Lives On 101</p> <p>Chapter 7: Mastering the Library at Your Fingertips 117</p> <p>Chapter 8: Downloading Tracks from Spotify 139</p> <p><b>Part III: Getting By with a Little Help from Your Friends 149</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Getting Started with Spotify Social 151</p> <p>Chapter 10: Sharing and Collaborating on Music 167</p> <p>Chapter 11: Embracing the Spotify Community 185</p> <p><b>Part IV: Enjoying the Enhanced Features of Spotify 211</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Understanding Spotify Paid-For Services 213</p> <p>Chapter 13: Downloading Spotify for Mobile Devices 235</p> <p>Chapter 14: Using Spotify on Your Mobile Device 249</p> <p>Chapter 15: Listening to Spotify Music on Other Devices 279</p> <p>Chapter 16: Using Offline Mode with Spotify Premium 293</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 307</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Answers to Common Spotify Problems 309</p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Innovative Spotify Tools 321</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Great Ways to Use Spotify 329</p> <p><b>Index 341</b></p>

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<b>Ready for the easiest way to enjoy music wherever you are? Read on!</b> <p>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!</p> <ul> <li> <p>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</p> </li> <li> <p>Seek and find – track down your favorite artists and discover new ones with Spotify's recommendations</p> </li> <li> <p>Play it your way – create playlists you can share with your friends</p> </li> <li> <p>Music is social – connect your Spotify account with Facebook and Twitter and collaborate on playlists with those who share your tastes</p> </li> <li> <p>When you're ready to upgrade – compare the Spotify Open, Unlimited, and Premium plans</p> </li> <li> <p>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</p> </li> <li> <p>Sync it up – sync Spotify tracks for offline listening on your mobile device or local tracks to your iPod</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Ideas for discovering new music</p> </li> <li> <p>Where to find playlists you may enjoy</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for organizing your tracks</p> </li> <li> <p>How to keep Spotify Social secure</p> </li> <li> <p>Third-party sites to explore</p> </li> <li> <p>Why paying to play can be a good plan</p> </li> <li> <p>Some free Spotify offers</p> </li> <li> <p>Solutions to common Spotify problems</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Set up Spotify and start listening to your favorite music</p> </li> <li> <p>Listen to Spotify on your computer, iPhone, iPod touch, or Android device</p> </li> <li> <p>Use Spotify with iTunes or Last.fm and even import your music library</p> </li> <li> <p>Discover and share new music through Facebook, Twitter, and other sites</p> </li> </ul>

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