Most search engines now have audio search capabilities that can help identify a song based on a recording of its melody. If you don't know the artist or the song title, simply singing or humming the tune into a search engine like Google, Bing, or WolframAlpha can often bring up results with more information.
2. Use a music recognition app.
Several apps are specifically designed to identify music based on its melody. Some popular options include Shazam, SoundHound, and MusiXmatch. These apps can be easily installed on your smartphone or downloaded onto your desktop computer. Once installed, open the app and tap on the "listen" or "identify" button. The app will listen to your humming or singing and try to match it to a song in its database.
3. Check music streaming and social media platforms.
Many popular streaming services and social media platforms have built-in music identification features. For example, Spotify has a "Song ID" feature, while Facebook and Instagram have "Sound Search." To use these features, open the app and navigate to the search bar. Tap on the microphone icon or the "search by music" option and then hum or sing the tune. The platform will then try to identify the song based on its melody and provide you with more information.
4. Refer to online music databases.
Several online music databases allow users to search for songs based on their melodies. One of the most comprehensive databases is the Music Genome Project, which contains information about millions of songs. To search for a song on the Music Genome Project, visit its website and select "Search by Melody" from the menu bar. Then, hum or sing the tune into the microphone, and the database will provide you with a list of potential matches.