We have all been in a situation at one point in life where we are in search of the title of a particular song so we can download it. You could play the song in the back of your mind or ask some friends but no positive results. If all has failed, the 5 ways listed below will help you find out the name of the song that is playing.
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Shazam
Shazam is an audio identification app that enables users to know a title of a song, discover new music and related information in a few seconds. Using the microphone on your device, play the music sample in the Shazam application then the song title and in time lyrics will be displayed on the screen.
1. Download and install the Shazam app on your device from Google Play Store and App Store.
2. Open the app on your device. For iPhones, you can check if the Shazam was added to your control panel.
3. Tap on the Shazam icon.
4. Play the song sample.
5. Wait for the song details to appear on your phone screen. All the results will be stored in the library.
Musixmatch Lyrics
Musixmatch Lyrics is an instant music identifier application. The app can help you discover the song title and the in-line lyrics. To recognize a song, open the app and click on “Identity” then click on the Musixmatch icon.
SoundHound
SoundHound is an audio and speech recognition app. This application is slightly similar to the Shazam app. However, it will allow you to do more like if you do not have a song sample to play, you can either hum the beats or sing the lyrics that you know and still get good results. Users can also use Hound assistant to know the song by calling out “OK Hound, what song is this?” and the app’s voice controls will take over.
1. Download and install the SoundHound app on your device from Google Play Store and App Store.
2. Launch the SoundHound app.
3. Allow SoundHound to record audio.
4. Tap the SoundHound icon to discover music around you or sing/hum the tune that is stuck in your head.
5. Play the song sample.
6. The song details will appear on the screen showing the in-time lyrics of the song. All the results will be stored in the library.
Use the Browser
If you are not interested in downloading the apps listed above, then you can do it the traditional way. Launch your preferred browser then type in the lyrics that you know (put the lyrics in quotes). A list of options will appear, choose the song you want.
Use Siri or Alexa
Virtual assistants are here to help you know your song title. Call out Siri or Alexa then play the song sample. The assistant will give you positive feedback instantly.