Audio control question

I’ve got a page that I’d like some music to come on as soon as the page loads. I’ve also got a play, stop and volume slider on the page that I’d like for people to be able to use on the page.

It’s actually working…sort of. Here’s the problem(s):

  1. The music doesn’t start until I press play and I’d like it to just start (and then if people want to stop and start it that’s ok. Also, I’d like to stream the music instead of having to wait for it to load completely. As it is right now, you have to wait for the clip to load, then hit play.

  2. The level of the volume slider comes on at it’s lowest point. It works, but I’d like it to come on at about halfway. As it is right now, you have to pull the slider over to hear anything and that’s only when you’ve hit play (see problem #1)

I’d really appreciate any help. And don’t laugh at the design, I’m pretty new at this!

http://64.226.7.185/newtiffany/tiff.html