Sources of MIDI Files

• Jim's MIDI Links

  A large collection of MIDI links broken down by artist.

• Alternative Music and other Cool stuff: MIDI Directory

  MIDI files of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Oasis, Metallica, and Nine Inch Nails.

• Vash's Midi Directory
• Ultimate MIDI Page

  A large listing of MIDI file sites.

• Valkhorn.com

  An extensive collection of MIDI files covering just about every category.

• MidiMart.net

  Free MIDI file backing tracks (no lead or lyric lines).

• Find MIDIs

  A collection covering a variety of genres.

• All EZ Top 250 Free Midi Downloads
• midiWORLD

  A collection of classical, early music, new composers, and cool jazz.

• Free MIDI Drum Files
• Midi net
• MIDI Composers' Exchange

  A collection of all original songs.

• XG MIDI Central

  A site for original XG MIDI compositions.

• Music Odyssey
• Uncle Dave's Christmas MIDI Files
• Classical MIDI Archives

  A great source for Classical MIDI files. That site is in the US - there are also mirrors in Japan and Russia.

• The Classical MIDI Connection

  Another Classical MIDI archive with sequences broken down by time period.

• The Classical MIDI Resource

  ziped MIDI files broken down by period and composer.

• Kunst der Fuge

  Free classical MIDI files.

• The Learning Center's Classical Music Archive
• Classical Compositions

  Classical MIDI files.

• Realtime Piano MIDI Sequences

  Classical piano MIDI files.

• The Internet Piano Page

  Classical piano MIDI sequences.

• Classical Guitar Midi Archives

  MIDI files of songs by classical guitarists.

• Classical Guitar Archives
• Elixir's MIDI Page for Classical Guitar

  Sequences of classical guitar pieces.

• MIDI Guitar Backing Tracks

  MIDI backing tracks for play-along practice in several keys and different tempos.

• Dave's J.S. Bach Page

  A collection of Bach's works in MIDI format.

• The Midi Shrine

  MIDI files of video game music.

• Rock Midi Central

  A collection or classic rock MIDI files.

• Lucifer's Domain

  Heavy metal MIDI files.

• The High Quality Midi-Archive
• My MIDI Files

  A small collection of songs from various genres, selected as the best available versions.

• IridiA's Midisite

  Popular songs and some originals with ratings.

• The MIDI Music Classroom

  Irish music MIDI file backing tracks

• Grundology

  A collection of original songs.

• MIDI-Warehouse

  A small collection of MIDI files covering rock, country, R&B, and movie theme music.

• MidiCenter.com
• ECO Midi Center
• VMasterTJ's Midi Center
• Free Midi-Web

  MIDI files covering several genres.

• PHat BeaTS

  Rap and R&B MIDI files.

• The Sound of Mathematics

  MIDI files of algorithmic music.

• Gary' Midi Jukebox

  A collection of MIDI files with a new addition each week.

• MIDICity
• Pat's midi

  A collection of MIDI files including a number of TV and movie themes.

• Classical Midi Organ Stop

  Sequences created on a MIDI pipe organ, as well as some piano pieces.

• Composer Central

  A collection of original MIDI songs, and you can submit your own.

• Primeline Midi Library

  Ragtime and Classical pieces.

• Joakin's MIDI Page

  A small selection of high quality MIDI files.

• Bluegrass MIDI Files

  Backing tracks for practicing with.

• Hymns
• Greg's MIDI & Tab

  MIDI files for guitarists (no vocal or guitar tracks) to jam with.

• FGO Midi Jams

  MIDI files for guitarists to play along with.

• www.cs.ruu.nl

  in pub/MIDI/SONGS. There are tons of files here, with many classical and general MIDI files, and some drum patterns. This site is also mirrored at ftp.pu-toyama.ac.jp in /pub/ftpmail/ftp.cs.ruu.nl/pub/MIDI/SONGS (not a complete mirror), at ftp.monash.edu.au in /pub/midi/SONGS, and at nic.funet.fi in /pub/sounds/midi.

• SYNTAX MIDI Software Laboratory

  Shareware sequences including a collection of guitar backing files, and song backing for soloing over or playing with.

• MIDI Pal

  A page for original GM songs.

• internexus.net

  in pub/sound/midi

• ftp.ucsd.edu

  in /midi/scores.

• scam.berkeley.edu

  in /misc/netjam/submissions.

• kilroy.jpl.nasa.gov

  in /pub/D70/Midi.

• Melody Lane MIDI Music Sing Along Songbook

  Nostalgic MIDI songs.

• Movie and TV MIDI Files

  High quality MIDI files from movie and TV theme songs.

• MIDI Metacrawler

  Searches for MIDI and MP3 files.

• CPR's Productions MIDI Archives

  Anime MIDIs, Christmas Songs, Classical, Movie Themes, Music From The Games, National Anthems, Pop, SysEx for Ensoniq ESP, TV Themes, Various Folk Songs

Commercially Made MIDI Files

Here's a few sites that sell MIDI files, which may be of higher quality than you find on the 'net.

• Academy of Digital Music

  Professionally produced MIDI files of classical music.

• Audio Production Midifiles
• BAE Productions

  Custom drum/percussion tracks, groove, and MIDI files.

• bandmidi.com

  Sells MIDI files intended for use as backing tracks during live performance. Also has some freebies.

• Chartmidis

  Sells MIDI files of popular current releases.

• Comtracks UK Ltd.
• Drumtrax

  A commercial library of drum patterns from real performances, including a selection of world rhythms.

• Glasstrax

  Sells MIDI files of classic and modern tunes across several genres.

• Groove Monkee

  Sells MIDI drum tracks, also offering some free downloads.

• Hands On
• Hot House MIDI

  Sells vintage MIDI files containing some of the biggest orchestras and big bands of the 20th Century.

• Keyfax

  Twiddly.Bits MIDI samples/riffs for putting together realistic MIDI compositions.

• Mabusoft
• Midi Hits

  Sells backing tracks with a complete on-line catalog.

• MidiKing
• midi-LOOPs

  Produces MIDI files for use on web pages.

• midimarket.com
• Midi Music Dot Com

  A searchable collection of around 5000 MIDI files available to purchase, plus some sequencing tips and notation services.

• MIDIPal

  Sells a large variety of MIDI files, many produced by Yamaha and Roland.

• Musical Midi

  MIDI files and audio backing tracks, including custom arrangements.

• Ron Fry's MIDI Files

  Commercial MIDI files.

• Song Galaxy

  Commercial MIDI files and audio backing tracks.

• Tempo Engineering

  Sells drum grooves and offer custom drum programming.

• TUNE 1000

  Sells fully licensed professional Standard MIDI Files with Lyrics including MIDI Harmony.

• Turkmidi.com

  Turkish and oriental Midifiles

• WorksMIDI

  Bills themselves as selling very high quality MIDI files.