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Musicians are embracing the internet as a way of reaching new fans and selling more music, a survey has found.
The study by US researchers, Pew Internet, suggests musicians do not agree with the tactics adopted by the music industry against file-sharing.
While most considered file-sharing as illegal, many disagreed with the lawsuits launched against downloaders.
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For part of the study, Pew Internet conducted an online survey of 2,755 musicians, songwriters and music publishers via musician membership organisations between March and April 2004.
Mary Madden, Pew Internet They ranged from full-time, successful musicians to artists struggling to make a living from their music.
"We looked at more of the independent musicians, rather than the rockstars of this industry but that reflects more accurately the state of the music industry," Ms Madden told the BBC News website.
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MUSICIANS AND THE NET
87% use it to advertise and post music online
83% offer free samples
77% have a website
69% sell songs online
Source: Pew Internet
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