1. Use a music search engine:
Go to a music search engine like Midomi or AudioTag.
- Click the "Upload" or "Search" button and select the audio file you want to identify or hum the song.
- The tool will scan its database and provide you with a list of possible matches.
2. Use Shazam:
- Download the Shazam app on your phone or visit their website.
- Ensure your device has access to a microphone.
- Play the song you want to identify or sing it.
- Shazam will listen to the audio and show you information about the song.
Method 2: Using the Google search bar
1. Visit Google and click the microphone icon:
- Ensure your microphone is turned on.
- Say or hum the melody.
- Google will provide you with search results related to the song you sang or hummed.
2. Use Google search with your voice:
- If your device supports it, you can say "Hey Google" or" Siri, "followed by the song name.
- Specify that it's just a tune by mentioning "instrumental." For instance, "Hey Google, search for the song that goes 'La, la, la, la, la.'"
Method 3: Using audio fingerprinting
1. Use an audio fingerprint app:
- Install an audio fingerprint app on your phone or desktop, Such as SoundHound or ACRCloud.
- Open the app and let it listen to the song.
- It will provide you with information about the song's title, artist, and album.
2. Use a YouTube feature:
- Go to the YouTube mobile app and tap the microphone icon in the search bar.
- Hum the song or play a small part of it.
- YouTube will give you a list of music videos that match.
Method 4: Using human assistance
1. Ask social media:
- Share a snippet of your humming or the instrumental version on social media platforms like Tiktok or Reddit.
- Invite people to help identify the song.
2. Ask friends or acquaintances:
- Play or sing the melody to friends, family, or others who may recognize it. Sometimes simply describing the song's tune or the instrument used can help.
3. Contact music experts:
- If the song is from a specific genre, you can reach out to music experts, online forums, or musicians in that genre for help.