How do I add music to my IG notes on Android?
Instagram notes allow users to share text-based messages along with their photos and videos. Notes can contain up to 2,200 characters of text. They are a great way to provide more context, tell a story, or share announcements. Notes are displayed in the slideshow format alongside posts on your profile.
Adding music to notes is a fun way to make them more engaging. Music can help set the tone or mood for your note. On Android devices, you can easily search for and add music from Instagram’s music library to your notes before sharing them. This gives your notes an extra special touch.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the simple steps to add music to your Instagram notes when using an Android device. We’ll cover finding the notes feature, searching for music, customizing your note with music, and finally previewing and sharing your musical note.
Prerequisites
Before you can add music to your Instagram notes on Android, there are a couple prerequisites:
You must have an Instagram account. As of 2022, Instagram has over 1 billion monthly active users worldwide[1]. The platform is popular among younger demographics, with over 90% of users being under the age of 35[2].
You’ll also need the Instagram app installed on an Android device. The app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. Instagram is compatible with Android 4.4 and up[3].
Once you meet these prerequisites, you’ll be ready to start adding music to your Instagram notes.
[1] https://backlinko.com/instagram-users
[2] https://www.smperth.com/resources/instagram/instagram-statistics/
[3] https://help.instagram.com/581066165581870
Locate the Notes Feature
To add a note with music on Instagram for Android, you first need to locate the Notes feature in the app. Here’s how:
Open the Instagram app and swipe right to access the camera. At the top you’ll see various mode icons like Video, Boomerang, Layout, etc. Tap the Notes icon which looks like a square with a pen (Source). This will open the Notes section.
If you don’t see the Notes icon, try refreshing your Instagram feed or restarting the app. Make sure you have the latest version of Instagram installed. Some users have reported the Notes feature disappearing, but it can usually be restored with an app refresh or reinstall (Source).
Now that you’re in the Notes section, you can start adding text and music to create your own musical notes!
Add Text to Your Note
Once you open the Notes feature in the Instagram app, you’ll see a blank note with a text icon at the top. Tap this icon to add text blocks to your note.
You can add multiple text blocks and customize each one with different fonts, colors, and styling. When adding text, you’ll see options along the top to change the font style, size, color, and alignment.
Some key formatting options include:
- Font – Choose from a variety of font styles and sizes.
- Color – Select custom font colors or choose from preset options.
- Alignment – Align text left, centered, or right.
- Bold, italics, underline – Emphasize text as needed.
- Bullet points – Convert text into a bullet point list.
Spend some time customizing the look of your text to fit the vibe you want for your note. You can add multiple text boxes and format each one differently. Get creative with fonts, colors, and text arrangements!
See this guide for examples of formatting text in Instagram Notes: https://www.socialchamp.io/blog/instagram-notes/
Search for and Select Music
Once you’ve added text to your note, you can add music by tapping the music note icon in the top toolbar. This will open up a music search screen where you can browse trending songs or search for a specific song.
You’ll be able to preview short clips of songs to find the perfect part to use. Some top trending songs on Instagram in 2022 include “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals, “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X, and “Enemy” by Imagine Dragons.
Once you’ve found the song you want, tap on it to select that clip. The selected music will be added to your note.
Customize Your Note
Once you’ve added text and music to your note, you can customize it further to make it your own. Here are some tips for adjusting the text and music overlap and adding creative elements:
To adjust how the text and music overlap, tap and hold on the music waveform at the bottom. Drag left or right to shift the music earlier or later relative to the text. You can also pinch in or out on the waveform to shorten or lengthen the clip of music.
Tap on the text or use the cursor to select a portion of text. Then use the editing tools to change the font, color, or add formatting like bold or italics. You can also add filters, drawings, stickers, and more by tapping the “+” icon.
Get creative with drawings, custom fonts, colorful highlights, or handwritten elements using the editing tools. Add stickers, GIFs, or emoji to match the vibe of your note. Make sure any extra elements enhance your note rather than distract from it.
Preview your note periodically to make sure the text and music overlap in an appealing way. The music should complement the text instead of competing with it. Adjust the overlap as needed until you’re happy with the result.
With the customization options, you can create notes as simple or ornate as you like. Mix and match fonts, colors, drawings, and music to reflect your personal style.
Preview Your Note
Once you have finished adding text and music to your note, it’s important to preview how it will look and sound together before sharing it. To preview your note:
1. Tap the play icon at the top of the screen. This will play a preview of your note with both the text and music.
2. Review the full video note with music to make sure the timing and flow make sense. Make sure the text appears at the right time in relation to the music.
3. Read through your note text again while the music plays to catch any typos or make any final edits.
The preview allows you to experience your note as your audience will. Make any changes necessary so that the text and music complement each other when the note is shared. You want the music and text to align well together and create an engaging, cohesive note.
Once you are fully satisfied with the preview, your music note is ready to be shared on Instagram Stories!
Share Your Note
Once you’ve created your note with text, images, GIFs, and music, you can easily share it with your followers or close friends on Instagram.
To share your note:
- Tap ‘Your Story’ at the bottom if you want to share the note so all your followers can view it. Your note will be visible in your story for 24 hours.
- Tap ‘Close Friends’ if you want to share with only your close friends list. Go to your profile to manage your close friends list.
Additionally, you can share your note as a feed post or directly in a DM conversation:
- Tap the send icon in the top right corner to share as a feed post.
- Tap the paper airplane icon to select DM conversations to share your note with.
Editing or Deleting Notes
Once you have added a note to your Instagram profile, you have some options for editing or deleting it. You can use the Edit option to make changes to the text or content within the note. You can also delete unwanted notes.
To edit or delete an existing note:
- From your Instagram profile page, tap on the Notes section at the top of your feed.
- Scroll to locate the note you want to edit or delete and tap to open.
- Your options will be to Edit or Delete the note. Select your desired action.
If editing a note, make any changes to the content within the note editor and then tap Done when finished. You can always return to edit the note again later if needed before the 24 hour expiration.
If deleting a note, confirm the deletion by tapping Delete again on the prompt.
It’s important to note that all Instagram notes will automatically disappear after 24 hours (source). So, if you do not edit or delete a note yourself within that 24 hour period, it will expire on its own.
Tips for Using Music
When selecting songs for your Instagram notes, it’s important to choose music that aligns with your brand image and identity. For example, if your brand has an energetic, youthful personality, you may want to use upbeat pop or dance songs. On the other hand, if your brand is more sophisticated and elegant, classical or jazz instrumentals may be a better fit.
You’ll also want to be mindful of copyright and licensing restrictions when using commercial songs. According to this article on music copyright issues, one way to avoid complications is to use Creative Commons or royalty-free music that explicitly allows reuse. Remixes and samples of copyrighted songs can still get your account in trouble, so it’s best to avoid those unless you have express permission from the rights holders.
By selecting compliant songs that match your brand persona, you can add music to your Instagram notes legally and effectively. Focusing on music that truly fits with your content creates a cohesive experience for your audience.
