Music plays a vital role in videos. Whatever purpose you’re creating a video for, consider having some sweet soundtracks in it. The challenge people find is having to pay royalties to use music or get their videos blocked by YouTube if they stand to get any monetary benefits from them.
This article takes a more in-depth look at where you can buy or download tracks for free and use them commercially.
Read on to find some of the sources this article recommends.
YouTube
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This platform is popular among video creators and worth considering for music. You can either find music on its audio library or check out the music policies section. Both sections contain high-quality music, and a simple search will help. Sadly, there’s the risk of reusing music as there are only a few.
The search feature on YouTube is one of its best parts. It allows you to filter songs according to your needs. Your search should be either about the genre, mood, etc. Some music on the platform also requires that you attribute the creator. A mention of the creator in your description is enough.
Free Music Archive
This platform belongs to WFMU, an American radio station. It is rich in music from various sources, and you can use some of it to create your videos. However, you also need to check if the music you choose requires you to acknowledge the creator. Thankfully, you can also filter the music in terms of the license.
An ideal search for you should involve filtering out non-commercial use music. The good thing is that most of the music available on the platform is free to download. Besides, there’s a section that helps you find music that fits your purpose depending on the type of content you’re creating.
Soundcloud
This source is quite popular, and you’ve probably heard of it already. Soundcloud is rich with music that perfectly fits the marketing purpose. Like many sources here, you can search for the music you want to download easily. Additionally, you can configure your search to show music that matches your video.
It is also easy to know the best music to use on Soundcloud. If a song has many likes and comments, it means people love it, and your audience is likely to enjoy it in your videos. Music from this platform also sounds more real than from any other source, making it an excellent video creator platform.
Incompetech
You cannot exhaust what Incompetech has in terms of royalty-free music. Its extensive selection makes it easy to find a piece that will perfectly fit your video-making needs. You do not need to spend a penny to download a track from their site. But then, you may have to acknowledge the musician on your video.
Finding music on the site is also easy, thanks to the owner’s organizational skills. You can find music by genre, either rock, country, classics, etc. Besides, you can also check out the section indicated as moods. There you’ll find music that perfectly fits the mood of your video, such as happiness, sadness, etc.
Music Policies
This tool is almost different from every other on this list. There are different kinds of songs, and it is all a mixture of copyrighted and free music. Once you click on a piece, the site will let you know about its license. If it is open, the site recommends it for use and lets you know if a song isn’t usable.
The best thing is that most popular songs are usable according to this platform. You can easily get them and use them for any of your videos, commercial or not. This platform also allows you direct access to YouTube. But then, its transparent guidelines make it better than the rest.
Envato Market
Evanto is another convenient place to get the best music for videos. The platform has a massive community of contributors who add their music to it. The most interesting thing about this site is its user-friendliness. It is very easy to access and download music.
The unique feature of this platform is the music kits. It allows you to manipulate the music on the site and make it unique from anyone else before using it in your videos. You also stand to get monthly freebies if you regularly use the platform for music downloads.
Premium Beat
Look no further if you need premium quality music that will spice up your video creations. This platform has a fantastic music selection that will fit your needs perfectly and make your videos go viral. Its collection mainly consists of royalty-free music that is safe to use for commercial purposes videos.
The downside is that you do not get music for free on the website. You can check out the music you want to download and confirm if it will be within your budget. Besides, you can find the music you want thanks to Premium Beat’s convenient features quickly. Filter the results to find the best piece.
Musopen
You should consider Musopen if you’re looking for free music promotion in your video. But then, it is quite different from many other platforms that offer royalty-free music. All of the music on the site is classical, and it will be an excellent choice if the piece will match your video.
Besides, there’re easy ways to search for videos on Musopen. You can type in the artist’s name into the search box or search by instruments. The best thing about the kind of music available on the platform is its vibe that evokes the listener’s memories.
Conclusion
Your choices aren’t limited if you’re looking for music that will fit your video creations. The tools on this list will help you find the music you want and avoid paying royalties to create a simple video. You are free to choose the music that fits your needs, and that will market your video widely through sharing and referrals.
