How to add music to Instagram stories

Instagram is no longer just a platform for sharing photos and videos, it has now become a new way to express. And when it comes to Instagram stories, adding music to it can make your story even more attractive. So let’s know how to add music to Instagram story & make your story great.

Why Add Music to Instagram Story

Now the question arises – why is music needed? Well, music is the easiest way to add life to a simple photo. Be it a dance video, a story about emotions or just setting the mood – music says everything that words cannot.

How to add music

1. First open the Instagram app
2. Tap “Your Story” in the top left corner or press the camera icon
3. Click on a photo or video or select it from the gallery
4. Tap on the “Sticker” icon (the one with the smiley) that appears at the top of the screen
5. Select the “Music” option from there
6. You will now see a search bar – search for the song of your choice from there
7. Choose the part of the song you want to play in the story (Instagram plays up to 15 seconds of that part)
8. Choose the music genre or song format – you can show only the album art or the lyrics
9. If everything looks correct, press “Done” and post your story

How to make Instagram music even better

• Choose a song according to your mood – If you are in a romantic mood then Arijit Singh & if you are in a party mood then Honey Singh will be a good song
• Set the songs in a creative way so that people watch the whole story
• The combo of GIF and music makes a great impact
• Sync the video to the beat of the music – it will look a bit cinematic