Music e-services

in the Naxos Music Library2,7 million songs and more than 170 000 CDs of music can be listened to. Most of the selection is classical, but there is also blues and traditional music.

In addition, you will find sheet music, album covers, information about the playing of the works and publishers. The service includes biographies of over 40 000 composers and artists, music history, terminology and work analyses, as well as librettos and synopses of over 700 operas.

With the service's search function, you can search by composer, performer, song and album name, among other things. In the extended search, search criteria can include the duration of the piece, year of composition, publisher, instruments and musical styles. The sound quality in the service is at a premium level (320 kbps).

Naxos Jazz service offers 260 000 songs and more than 25 000 music CDs. The selection includes historical legends and modern jazz. Famous record labels and companies such as Blue Note Records, Warner Jazz, EMI and Fantasy are included. The service also includes products from several smaller record companies. New discs are added to the service every week. The sound quality of the service is at a premium level (320 kbps).

Use of services

You log in to the services by entering the string of letters and numbers below the library card barcode in the field Enter your library card number and clicking Login. The services can have up to five users at the same time, so if you can't get in, try again later. When finished, remember to log out (Log-out).

Mobile applications and personal IDs

Naxos services work in internet browsers of mobile devices without a separate application. However, you can find free and practical apps for both Android and iOS devices in app stores. You log in to the mobile application with personal credentials, which you create as follows:

1. Log in to Naxos in the browser with the Library card number
2. Select Playlists from the menu on the left
3. You can access the login form from the link Student / Member Account Sign up in the upper right corner of the page that opens
4. Fill out the form and click Register New Account. You will receive a confirmation link in your e-mail, which you can click to complete the creation of the token.

The email address you provided is your username. With the ID, you can make your own playlists and you can also use it in the browser version. Both Naxos services have their own application and credentials must be created separately. You can use the same email address in both services.

When you stop using the services, remember to close the application or log out of the browser version!

Rockway.fi is a domestic online service where you can borrow video music lessons free of charge. The lessons are taught by experienced Finnish music teachers and musicians. The service also has printable and saveable sheet music, training background tapes and exercises suitable for self-study. 

To use the service, you need a Ratamo library card, a computer, tablet or similar device and an internet connection, as well as an instrument to practice.

The address of the service is kirjastot.rockway.fi.

The loan period for lessons is 14 days. One course can have one borrower at a time. Courses on loan can be reserved.

Ratamo library customers can currently borrow the following lessons:

Acoustic guitar beginner course - easy songs
Demo Recorder's Guide
Basic songwriting course
Immediately to play the drums
Immediately to play drums 2
Karaoke basic course
Body care for musicians
The basics of playing the guitar 1
Starting to sing
The basics of melody playing on the piano
The basics of playing the piano
Piano as an accompanying instrument
The secrets of rock guitar
To play the piano
Electric guitar basics
Technique exercises for female and male voices
Free accompaniment 1/2
A week as a campfire guitarist
It is possible to acquire more courses according to the customers' interest.