How to change music on TikTok

Music plays a central role in TikTok content creation. Whether you’re creating a dance video, a lifestyle vlog, a comedy clip, or simply syncing visuals to sound, the audio you choose sets the tone and determines how engaging your video will be. However, many creators often find themselves wanting to change music after recording or switch to a trending sound for better reach. Fortunately, TikTok provides several ways to add, edit, or replace music before and after recording.

This detailed guide explains how to change music on TikTok, whether you’re editing an existing video or adding new audio during the creation process.

Changing Music Before Recording

The easiest way to control your audio is to choose your music before you start filming. Here is how to do it:

1. Open TikTok and tap the plus (+) button at the bottom of the screen to create a new video.
2. On the recording screen, tap “Add sound” at the top.
3. Browse through TikTok’s music library using categories such as:
   • Trending
   • Recommended
   • New Releases
   • Mood, Genre, or Discover
4. Tap the track you want to use. It will be selected and loaded onto your recording screen.
5. Once selected, start recording your video while the music plays in the background.

This method works best for dance and lip-sync videos where timing is important.

How to Change Music After Recording

If you recorded your video without music or want to change the track, follow these steps:

1. Record your video or upload a clip from your gallery.
2. Once you are on the editing screen, tap “Sounds” (usually at the bottom of the screen).
3. Browse the sound library and select the audio you want.
4. Tap “Volume” and adjust:
   • Original Sound (the sound captured while filming)
   • Added Sound (the music you choose)
5. Lower the Original Sound to 0 if you want the music to play clearly without background noise.
6. Preview and when satisfied, tap “Next” to post your video.

This works for all types of content, including vlogs, tutorials, and reaction videos.

Replacing Music in a TikTok Draft

If you saved your video as a draft, you can still change its music:

1. Go to your profile.
2. Tap “Drafts” and select the video you want to edit.
3. Tap “Sounds” or “Add sound.”
4. Choose a new audio track from TikTok’s library.
5. Adjust volumes as needed.
6. Save or post when done.

Remember: Once a video is posted, TikTok does not allow you to directly replace its audio. You must delete and re-upload if you want different music.

How to Use Your Own Audio (Voiceover or Imported Sound)

You can also use custom audio if TikTok’s library doesn’t have what you want:

Voiceover

1. Record or upload your video.
2. Tap “Voiceover” on the editing screen.
3. Hold the record button while speaking or playing your audio.
4. Tap “Save.”

Uploading Your Own Music

If you want to use your own music file:

1. Play the music externally while recording your video.
2. After recording, go to “Add sound” and select “Use original sound.”
3. Rename the audio if you want others to find and use it.

Note: TikTok may remove uploaded audio if it violates copyright rules.

Tips for Choosing the Best Music

• Use trending sounds to increase your chances of going viral.
• Match the tempo of the song to your video’s mood and motion.
• Avoid copyrighted music that is not in TikTok’s library to prevent takedowns.
• For businesses or brands, use royalty-free or TikTok commercial-use sounds.

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