How to read ID3-tags

Hi,
Is there somebody who can explain me how to read ID3tags from a mp3-file.
I searched whole google and didn't find a clear explanation.
Sorry for my bad english.
Maybe someone got an example?
Thnx

The source contains examples:
http://www.ueberdosis.de/java/id3/download.html
regards
Christian

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