The growing popularity of the Reels editor among young people is impressive. Reels is a section where short videos up to one minute long are posted. The option was created to shift the main competitor, Tik Tok, from the market. In order to please Instagram users, the option to decorate videos with all the necessary elements is provided. However, the question of how to add your own music to Instagram reels often arises.
Attention! If the “Music” icon is not displayed in reels, make sure that the latest version of the application is installed. It is recommended to update or download the software through a licensed app store.
How to add music to Reels
In short, to add music, you need to click on the audio track in the tab, select a composition, melody, and determine the necessary fragment. Sound creation is also possible.
To make a video with music on Instagram, it is recommended to use the following tools:
• The “Note” icon. When activated, the search for music begins, and the user is redirected to the library. You can specify the part of the song that you plan to use.
• The “Play” icon with a vertical line. When activated, the playback speed of the video can be adjusted. The setting covers both video and audio content.
• The “Happy face” image. Camera effect. To activate this option, swipe left at the bottom of the screen. To view other images, swipe to the left edge and activate the “magnifying glass” icon.
• The “Clock” icon. The duration of the recorded material is selected. Before recording a clip, a countdown appears on the screen.
• The “Copy” icon. You can view the endings of the last clip. Before recording, you can arrange the frame using a transparent photo. This option is only available after creating the first clip.
Important! It is possible to record a video without using your own music fragments. To add your own audio track to reels, it is recommended to record it on your phone and place it in the sound gallery. During video recording, you need to find it and select it as the background for the contact. All changes are saved.
From the catalog
You can add music to your videos and photos from the catalog using a sticker. Attaching compositions in the application is not difficult. All you need to do is choose the desired track.
To do this:
1. Open the Instagram Reels camera. You can then record a reel on Instagram with the desired music from your phone. You can add it from your gallery.
2. Click on the sticker with the person.
3. Select the icon with the musical note. You can start searching for a specific melody, choose by genre or mood, or select from popular compositions. You can also listen to the song, rewind to the desired section before adding it to your section.
4. Alternatively, you can create an original audio track that will play on Reels and choose your preferred design.
The sticker is available to domestic users. If it has not yet appeared, it is recommended to update the application on your device.
From the device
The algorithm of action is identical. Only the melody is searched in the gallery. To do this: click on the camera. Then click on the note and go to the phone gallery. From there, the necessary composition or fragment is extracted.
A simple way to insert music is to play the composition on the smartphone while recording content. However, the sound quality will not be at its best. And the material filmed will be banned by Instagram for copyright infringement. Even if the track is purchased, it will still be officially blocked, as the material is acquired for personal listening, and additional payment is required for use on public resources. It is convenient to overlay music when using licensed applications for Android and iPhone available in the app store.
Where to get music for Rails?
If you want your video to stay on social media guaranteed, add a music composition to the content without any copyright issues. Search for content on trusted resources. Compositions can be downloaded for free. A music archive is available in video editing applications.
How to choose songs for a video
The choice of song is up to the user. However, it is recommended to select material that matches the theme of the video broadcast. In many ways, the content of the video will be complemented by a properly selected composition. The quality of the sound is also important. If it is not adequate, it is not recommended to insert it into the content.