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'''Welcome to the MusicBrainz Wiki!'''
'''Welcome to the MusicBrainz Wiki!'''


The [[MusicBrainz Wiki]] is a dynamic and growing information resource to help you understand [[MusicBrainz]], learn how to use and contribute to it more effectively, and to help shape the direction it takes into the future.
The [[MusicBrainz Wiki]] is a dynamic and growing information resource to help you [[About|understand]] [http://musicbrainz.org MusicBrainz], learn how to use and contribute to it more effectively, and to help shape the direction it takes into the future.


== Introduction to MusicBrainz ==
== Introduction to MusicBrainz ==


New users can find [[MusicBrainz|an introduction to MusicBrainz]] in this Wiki, as well as an explanation of the [[Picard Tagger]], [[How To Contribute|how to contribute]], and [[MusicBrainz Press|MusicBrainz press]] information.
New users can find [[MusicBrainz|an introduction to MusicBrainz]] in this Wiki, as well as an explanation of the [[Picard Tagger]] and [[How To Contribute|how to contribute]].


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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These [[Frequently Asked Questions|FAQs]] are maintained by the MusicBrainz community. Chances are, that if you have a question on how to use MusicBrainz, you will find the answer here.
These [[Frequently Asked Questions|FAQs]] are maintained by the MusicBrainz community. Chances are, that if you have a question on how to use MusicBrainz, you will find the answer here.


If you cannot find an answer in the FAQ, then have a look (and search) in the MetaBrainz [[Communication#Forums|forums]] and ask there (if somebody else hasn't already asked the same question).
If you cannot find an answer in the FAQ, search this third-party [http://musicbrainz-mailing-lists.2986109.n2.nabble.com/ mailing list archive] (hosted by [http://www.nabble.com Nabble]) which combines messages from MusicBrainz' various [[Mailing List|mailing list]]s. You can search, browse, or post new questions using Nabble.


==MusicBrainz Guidelines==
==MusicBrainz Guidelines==
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* The [[Style|style guidelines]] have information on how the data in MusicBrainz should be formatted and organized.
* The [[Style|style guidelines]] have information on how the data in MusicBrainz should be formatted and organized.
* The [[Editing Guideline|editing guidelines]] provide information on [[How Editing Works|how editing works]] and suggestions on the most effective ways to add new data and correct data that has errors or doesn't follow the style guidelines.
* The editing tips provide information on [[How Editing Works|how editing works]] and suggestions on the most effective ways to add new data and correct data that has errors or doesn't follow the style guidelines.


The [http://musicbrainz-mailing-lists.2986109.n2.nabble.com/User-help-f3020543.html user help] mailing list archive also holds many discussions and informal agreements on formatting entries.
The [http://musicbrainz.1054305.n4.nabble.com/MusicBrainz-Users-f1079154.html MusicBrainz-Users] mailing list archive also holds many discussions and informal agreements on formatting entries.


==Community Projects==
==Community Projects==
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Feel free to check out our [[Server|server]] and [[Database|database]], and the [[MusicBrainz License|license]] they're provided under.
Feel free to check out our [[Server|server]] and [[Database|database]], and the [[MusicBrainz License|license]] they're provided under.


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Revision as of 21:47, 27 March 2017

Welcome to the MusicBrainz Wiki!

The MusicBrainz Wiki is a dynamic and growing information resource to help you understand MusicBrainz, learn how to use and contribute to it more effectively, and to help shape the direction it takes into the future.

Introduction to MusicBrainz

New users can find an introduction to MusicBrainz in this Wiki, as well as an explanation of the Picard Tagger and how to contribute.

Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are maintained by the MusicBrainz community. Chances are, that if you have a question on how to use MusicBrainz, you will find the answer here.

If you cannot find an answer in the FAQ, then have a look (and search) in the MetaBrainz forums and ask there (if somebody else hasn't already asked the same question).

MusicBrainz Guidelines

This wiki contains important guidelines that help determine how data is added to, and modified on, the database.

  • The style guidelines have information on how the data in MusicBrainz should be formatted and organized.
  • The editing tips provide information on how editing works and suggestions on the most effective ways to add new data and correct data that has errors or doesn't follow the style guidelines.

The MusicBrainz-Users mailing list archive also holds many discussions and informal agreements on formatting entries.

Community Projects

The users who take care of the MusicBrainz database have started various small community projects around specialized areas. This helps people to coordinate their editing efforts and to find like minded editors who have knowledge in similar areas.

Feel free to contact or join these groups, or even to found a new one!

MusicBrainz Development

MusicBrainz is actively being developed by its community, and offers a number of different products.

Feel free to check out our server and database, and the license they're provided under.