How to post musically on instagram

How To Spruce Up Instagram Photo Posts With Music

By Jam Kotenko

Published 4 days ago

The ability to use music to enhance an Instagram post can now be utilized not only in stories or reels but in regular photo uploads as well.

The ability to use background sounds on Instagram is not limited to stories and reels anymore — users may now jazz up their photo posts with musical accompaniment and provide viewers with the appropriate vibe befitting the subject of their images. Before the update, the ability to add audio was only available to people uploading video content, particularly those who regularly share Instagram story clips or create reels to showcase on their main Instagram feed. The ‘audio’ or ‘music’ features that can be accessed through reels and stories replace sound captured in the video and are often used to cover up noise or dialogue they don’t want viewers to hear.

Now, users can add music to whatever Instagram post format they choose to create and upload. Like stories and reels, people can pick a song that will play when someone views their photo post on the main feed while the volume is unmuted. Users can rig the sound to keep playing between five and 90 seconds, depending on which sound clip they choose.

View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Instagram’s @Creators (@creators)

Related: How To Change The Background Of Your Instagram DMs

Users can add a music track to an Instagram image upload in the same way they can tag photos or add a location. To do this, launch the Instagram app, hit the ‘+’ icon in the top-right corner of the screen, pick ‘Post,’ choose a photo to upload, and hit ‘Next. ’ Edit the photo by applying filters or tweaking various image elements, then tap ‘Next.’ Before sharing the post, hit ‘Add music.’ Feel free to search for tracks or check out recommended songs in the ‘For you’ and ‘Browse’ tabs. Songs under ‘Browse’ are arranged according to genre or theme, so pick one and tap ‘See more’ for additional options.

Once a song is chosen, users can now make adjustments before setting it on a photo post. Use the slider to select a portion of the song to attach to the photo. Tap on the number to increase or decrease the sound snippet length. Once satisfied, tap ‘Done.’ Make sure to write a caption and tag Instagram users or add a location, if applicable, before pressing ‘Share.’

Music fans will undoubtedly enjoy having an added opportunity to showcase their favorite songs on Instagram. However, there are certain limitations. The music-enhancing feature for regular photo posts is available only for single images. Users who attempt to upload a batch of photos in one post won’t see the ‘Add music’ option when they get to the caption page. In addition, not all songs are available in Instagram’s music catalog, so don’t be surprised if certain tunes don’t appear in search results. Users might also need to make some settings changes before sharing their photos with music on other social media platforms.

More: Why Your Instagram Stories Feed Seems Limited & How To Get Around It

Source: Instagram

Subscribe to our newsletter

How to Add Music to an Instagram Post, Reel, or Story in 2022

Over 95 million posts are shared on Instagram every day. But not every post has what it takes to capture the users’ attention, garner engagement, and nudge them towards taking action. So, what can you do differently to ensure your post isn’t one of the 95 million to get lost in a sea of Instagram content? Add catchy music to make your posts stand out and attract users.

In this article, we’ll tell you how to add music to an Instagram post from within the app and with third-party apps. Stick with us till the end, and we’ll also show you where to source trendy music outside of Instagram to truly make your posts scroll-stopping.

‍

Table of Contents

How to add music to Instagram Stories
How to add music to Instagram Reels
How to add music to Instagram video feed posts

‍

[#TOC1]How to add music to Instagram Stories[#TOC1]

The easiest way to add music to your Instagram stories is to do it from within the app. Let’s learn how to add music to a picture or video on Instagram. Follow this simple step-by-step process:

‍

Go to your Instagram profile, and click on the + button in the top right corner. Choose Story from the list of options.

‍

Select the image or video you want to add music to from your camera roll. Click on the sticker icon on the top of your screen.

‍

Tap on the Music sticker.

‍

You’ll get a list of trending music based on the kind of content you consume. Choose your preferred track from the Instagram music library or search for a specific song using the search bar at the top. Click on the play icon next to the song name if you want to hear the music before selecting it for your video.

‍

After selecting the track, you’ll see a prompt to adjust the part of the music you’d like to take up for your video. Use the slider to select the exact portion you want, and click on Done at the top right corner.

‍

You can also choose how you want the music sticker to appear on your stories—as the song name or as lyrics in different fonts.

And just like that, you’ve successfully added music to your Instagram story for your audience to enjoy!

[#TOC2]How to add music to Instagram Reels[#TOC2]

Think about Instagram reels, and the first thing that will come to your mind is trends. And what are trends without the music that makes those trends viral in the first place? Besides, many creators who create original reels with talking-head videos use music in the background to cash in on trendy music, make the reel more catchy, and rake in more views.

‍

Here’s how you can do it:

‍

Open your profile and click on the + icon at the top right. Choose Reel from the list of options. Add your video from the camera roll or record one using the camera feature.

‍

Once your video is ready, tap on Audio on the right side of your screen.

‍

Choose from the recommended music tracks—many of which are trending music that can help you get more views. You can also search for your preferred track in the Instagram music library using the search bar.
Use the play button beside each song to hear the track before using it in your reel.

‍

Once you select your music, use the slider to adjust the exact part of the music you want to use in your video and click on Done in the top right corner (just like for stories).

‍

Click on Next to watch your video with the music.

‍

Click on the music icon at the top if you want to add a voiceover to your video.

‍

Tap on Voiceover at the bottom.

‍

Begin recording your audio by clicking on the red button in the middle. Once you’re satisfied, click Done.

‍

You’ll see the Original Audio, Camera Audio, and Voiceover volume levels. Use the slider to adjust the volumes according to your liking and hit Done at the top right.

‍

Once you’re satisfied with the video, click on Next at the bottom right.

‍

Choose your cover from the video frames, or add one from your camera roll. Add an exciting caption and find relevant hashtags—and you’re ready to take your reel live!

[#TOC3]How to add music to Instagram video feed posts[#TOC3]

While Instagram allows you to add music to your Instagram feed videos (within 60 seconds), there’s a difference between editing tools available on reels and stories vs. feed posts longer than 60 seconds. On stories and reels, you can add music through the in-app Instagram editor. But with feed posts, when you select the video you want to upload or record using the in-app camera, you won’t have an option to add music.

However, you can easily add sound effects, and non-Instagram music through an easy-to-use and feature-rich video editor like VEED.

‍

Later in this article, we’ll also show you some platforms you can use to find third-party music for your feed videos.

‍

Let’s look at how to add music to post on Instagram through VEED’s online editor:

‍

Upload your video, drag and drop or enter a YouTube URL for the video you want to add music to. You can even record a fresh video from within the app.

‍

Go to the Media tab on the left-hand side menu. Click on Upload to import the track from your device.

‍

The audio will get added to your video, and you’ll see the track right below the video in the timeline at the bottom. Click on the track, and you’ll get a list of audio options on the left side of your video. From here, you can adjust the volume, speed, and duration and replace audio.

‍

(Optional) Customize your video to make it more attention-grabbing. Add sound waves from the Elements tab, add subtitles, resize your video, add text, progress bars, etc. You can also resize your video for all Instagram post sizes with a click of a button using VEED’s canvas resize.

‍

Once you’re satisfied with the video, click on Export in the top right corner, choose your resolution and click on Export again to download and share your video on Instagram.

[#MUSIC]Where to Get Music for Instagram Videos?[#MUSIC]

If you’re not adding or editing your music from Instagram’s in-app editor, you can use external, third-party editing tools. However, Instagram bans videos with unlicensed music. So, it’s best to use an in-app library or a reliable source to get music, so your time and effort creating amazing content don’t get wasted.

We’ve compiled a list of sources you can get music from while ensuring you’re not violating the platform’s rules and can still add the music you want to your videos.
‍

Soundstripe

With its library of over 6,000+ royalty-free songs, Soundstripe is a great tool for enjoying a range of music tracks spanning genres and moods. The platform releases new tracks every week and allows advanced filters to search for the right music for your video.

It also allows direct integration with Adobe Premiere Pro and Twitch to make your editing process seamless across platforms.

What's better is that Soundstripe provides a range of 70,000+ stock video clips if you want to add exciting shots and transitions to your video—truly providing a wholesome experience that goes beyond choosing music for your videos.

Pricing: $12.50 per month; $149 per year

‍

Audio Jungle

If you’re looking for royalty-free music, sound effects, music kits and even source files for different purposes, AudioJungle is a great choice. It has a vast audio library with over 1700,000 tracks and sounds for different budgets and requirements.

Every week, you also get access to a featured section with hand-picked songs and tracks by the team which you can use as Instagram story music to engage your audience further.

Pricing: Every track has its own pricing; starts from $1

‍

Artlist.io

As one of the most versatile platforms, you can find audio for possibly every purpose you need on Artlist—weddings, commercials, presentations, games, applications, cinema, and many more. You can also find your preferred music through innovative search filters like instrument type, genre, mood, and video theme, making the process more targeted.

Every week, the platform features a selected list of the most popular tracks. This way, you can also keep a check on what's trending and pick a fairly popular music track for your videos.

Pricing: Free trial, then $16.60 per month; $199 per year

‍

Soundtracks by Loudly

What if, along with getting access to high-quality royalty-free music, you could also create your own music through AI-powered technology? Well, Loudly helps you achieve just that.

With over 25M+ creators as regular Loudly users, the platform allows you to pick or customize music for your video content projects. According to them, if you can't find a perfect fit for your video based on existing audio tracks—best to create a tailor-made sound specifically designed for the video.

It's an innovative tool backed by AI but with a powerful human touch that lets you create customized tracks in under five minutes.

Pricing: Free trial, then starts at $11 per month billed monthly or $9.99 per month billed yearly

‍

Mixkit

If you're looking for a no-hassle, easy way to source free music, sound effects, and video templates for your videos, Mix kit is a great choice. It has a carefully curated library of audio tracks and effects from some of the best creators worldwide—with new tracks added every week.

You don't need to sign-up or give credits to use the music. Simply download the high-quality music track, and use it in your videos—it doesn't get simpler than this.

Pricing: Free

‍

Recap

It’s not enough to create good content today. If you want to grab your audience’s attention on a crowded social media platform like Instagram, you need something to hook your audience and retain them till the end, so they engage with your content—and adding music to your content is a great way to do it.

Be it Instagram stories, reels, or feed posts—music can give your visual content a facelift to one-up other similar content and compel viewers to become an avid consumer of your videos.

Follow the methods listed in this article for how to add music to an Instagram post and source stunning music to enhance your content’s overall look and feel.

‍Don’t reinvent the wheel. Use an intuitive video editor like VEED to create professional-looking Instagram videos in minutes and take your social media game to a new level.

Music in Stories, short videos and replies with songs: Instagram will launch new features in Russia

June 22, 2021

Technologies

Marina Dulneva Author
Anastasia Skrynnikova Editorial Forbes

Instagram has announced the launch of new features in Russia. Users will have access to a TikTok-like Reels video service and a music sticker in Stories. With it, you can add music to your stories and answer questions with songs. Russian Facebook users will be able to pin it in the profile header so that it plays when the page is opened nine0019

Starting June 23, Russian Instagram users will begin accessing Reels, a platform for short videos, the company said.

Finished reading here

With Reels, you can shoot and edit videos up to 30 seconds long, apply AR effects to them, and use the green screen effect to change the background. In Reels, you can add music from the app's library or choose from trends or recommendations. Users will also be able to create their own original audio, and if their account is public, other users will be able to use this audio in their videos. nine0005
Videos created with the new feature can be shared as Stories or Posts, limiting the audience if desired.

The battle for buzzers: how Instagram wants to take over the TikTok audience

In addition, Facebook and Instagram are also launching a new music sticker in Stories. To add music to your Stories, you will need to follow these steps:

open the camera in the application, select a photo or video from the gallery, click on the sticker icon and select the Music sticker; nine0008
find any song from the library, select a fragment, add the name of the artist and the name of the song. If the composition has lyrics, it will automatically appear on the screen;

click on a sticker to change the text style and animation. The sticker can be moved, rotated and resized.

With the release of the music sticker, Instagram and Facebook users will be able to answer questions in Stories with songs. In addition, Facebook users will be able to add their favorite track to the Hobbies / Interests section and pin it to the profile header - it will be played every time someone decides to visit this user's profile. nine0005
“Reinventing TikTok is unlikely to succeed”: what’s wrong with YouTube and Facebook’s short video services

Instagram began to roll out the Reels feature around the world in an attempt to attract the TikTok audience. In Russia, the short video format is gaining popularity - VKontakte is already developing its own clone of TikTok - the service is called Clips. In addition, in the fall of 2020, the head of the Ministry of Education, Sergey Kravtsov, announced joint plans with Mail.ru Group to develop an educational network for Russian schoolchildren, similar to TikTok. nine0005
30 most expensive Runet companies. Forbes rating

30 photos

Marina Dulneva

Author

Anastasia Skrynnikova

Editorial Forbes

#Instagram #reels #Facebook #the Internet #tiktok #video

Forbes Newsletter

The most important thing about finance, investment, business and technology

How to add music to Instagram stories

Home

Blog

How to add music to Instagram stories

Music for stories allows you to make your content more creative and lively. Thanks to songs and sound effects, stories have an emotional coloring that makes them stand out from the rest. How to use this feature and add music using third-party services was described in the article.

How to add music to stories through the Instagram app

How to add music to stories using a third-party app

How to make stories with music using screen recording

Our products help you optimize your social media experience

Learn more

and improve your accounts

using deep analytics with 9005 accounts
using deep analytics

How to add music to stories through the

Instagram app

This is the easiest and fastest option, since you just need to add a music sticker to stories. nine0005
1. Create stories
Add photos or videos to stories, use the camera to do this, or upload ready-made media files from your smartphone gallery.

2. Add the Music sticker
Click the sticker icon and select the Music sticker. The base of melodies and two tabs will open: "For you" and "Overview". If you need to find a specific song, enter its name or artist name in the search bar. To preview the melody, click on the "Play" icon. Next, click on the selected song so that it is automatically added to stories. nine0005
3. Select a section of the song
Select the section of the song to be played. Possible duration is from 5 to 15 seconds. To change the selected section of the song, at the bottom of the screen, move the slider to the right / left.

4. Select the type of sticker
Press the song sticker several times to select its type. It can be text with animation (for example, with a karaoke effect) or a laconic cover of the composition itself.

Next, use two fingers to select the optimal size and place the sticker with the music in the right place. Post stories. nine0005

How to add music to stories using a third-party application

If the desired song is not in the Instagram database or music stickers are still not available to you, use a video editor, for example, the VN application. But first, download the desired song to your phone. You can do this with the help of Telegram bots, they allow you to download any music to your phone for free.

Several bots with which you can download a song to your phone:

Freemusicprobot

Fmusbot

Vkmusic_bot

IMPORTANT: Please respect copyright. Instagram strictly monitors this and removes content in which music is used illegally. If you violate it again, the social network may even temporarily block your account. Therefore, in order not to get into an unpleasant situation, check the musical compositions for the type of license. We talked about this in more detail in our article “Copyright-Free Music for Instagram”. nine0005

How to add a song through the video editor app

Download the VN app (iOS, Android). Click "New Project" and add a video/photo. Next, insert the music, to do this, click on the note icon. Select "Sound Effects" or "Music" if you want to download songs from the app's built-in library. If you need to add a song from your smartphone, then go to "My Audio" and download music from iTunes, or add a room and import a song from your phone. If necessary, you can add several audio tracks to the VN, apply fading or appearing effects. nine0005

How to make stories with music using screen recording

In order not to download and understand third-party applications, you can make music stories using smartphone screen recording. To do this, turn on the desired music track and open the video or photo. All that remains is to enable screen recording on the desired fragment of the song.

How to activate the screen recording process:

1. For Android
The location of this function is determined by the phone manufacturer. Look for this option in your device (in the settings or lower the top curtain and find the function in the menu) or download a special third-party application, such as Super Screen Recorder. nine0005
2. For iOS
Go to "Settings" - "Control Center", add "Screen Recorder". Swipe the top right menu curtain, the entry icon will appear there. Click on it and the recording will start. Then cut the video using the phone's internal editor and post it to Instagram.

Creating music stories allows you to highlight your content among others in the feed, set the mood or make an accent. But try not to put music on every story, otherwise it will become boring for subscribers. nine0005
Only important news in the monthly newsletter

By clicking on the button, you agree to the processing of personal data.

What's new in SMM?

Subscribe now and get 9 ways to promote on Instagram for free

Popular articles

≈ 5 min to read Friday, February 25

website, blog or YouTube channel. nine0005
≈ 3 min to read Friday, November 20

How to view Instagram stories anonymously

Five ways to view other people's Instagram stories without being noticed.
Learn more

How to check if someone stalk your instagram

How to duplicate viber account

How do i clear my searches on instagram

How to use second whatsapp on iphone

How to take images from instagram

How to find competitors on instagram

How to check pending follow requests on instagram

How to upload file in facebook app

How to use different fonts in instagram bio

How do i log someone out of my instagram

How to post color status on facebook