How to Discover New Music Based on What You Already Like Using Gnoosic

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Head over to the Gnoosic website.

   After reading the welcome message, click the 'continue' button. ,, Below it you will see three buttons: 'I like it'
   
   'I don't like it'
   
   and 'I don't know it'.
   
   Choose the appropriate answer and try to be as honest as possible.
   
   It is important to be honest because your answers (and the answers of other people using it) is how Gnoosic learns and expands its database. , After about 10 times, a comment form appears.
   
   You may skip it if you want to. , Once you answer or skip the comment form, a summary page appears.
   
   It lists the three bands or artists that you provided in the beginning, the related artists you like, those that you don' like, and those that you don't know about. , These are potential musicians that you may like. , As an example, let's say you want to know more about Gordon Lightfoot.
   
   Take note that Gnoosic only recommends based on what you like and what other users like, there is no guarantee that all of its recommendations will suit your tastes. ,,,
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   Step 2: Put in three bands or artists whose music you already like and press continue.

   The Music-Map will present you with other bands or artists which it 'thinks' you will like based on what you put in. , Your initial band or artist will be on the center, with other names of bands or artists surrounding it.
   
   The closer each band/artist is to one another on the map, the greater the probability the people will like both of them. , You can then decide whether to purchase your new-found music to add to your collection.
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   Step 3: Gnoosic presents you with a band or an artist.

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   Step 4: Keep answering the queries.

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   Step 5: Look at what Gnoosic has recommended for you.

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   Step 6: Take a look at the 'You don't know' list.

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   Step 7: Note Gnoosic's recommendations and search for samples in sites like Youtube or Last.FM.

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   Step 8: After listening to the samples and determining if the artist's sound is to your liking

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   Step 9: go on ahead and purchase the music if you want to.

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    Step 10: Enjoy.

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    Step 11: Go to the Music Map website.

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    Step 12: Input the name of a band or an artist you like.

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    Step 13: Look at the map.

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    Step 14: Take note of the recommendations and listen to samples.

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