How to search for a song name without knowing lyrics – Guide
Do you ever hear a beautiful song while driving or out at a restaurant, but don’t know the name of it? If you don’t know any words from the lyrics or who the singer or band is, searching on Google or Bing won’t help. So how can you find out what this song is called?
People often find themselves in a situation where they’re enjoying a song playing on the radio, but don’t know the name of it. To identify the track and purchase an album, they must first locate the lyrics.
No more waiting - here are the top methods to identify songs without knowing the lyrics.
Use music tag apps like Shazam
With one tap, Shazam makes it easy to identify and explore music. The app listens to songs and provides options to share, stream, watch videos and view lyrics. It also allows users to follow artists and discover new music, making it the go-to choice for music tagging.
Try Google Now or Siri or Cortana
You can now use voice assistants on Android (Google Now), iOS (Siri) and Windows (Cortana) to identify songs. Simply ask the assistant to “name that tune” or “what song is this?” and it will provide you with the title, artist, and other information about the track.
Google now
With just a few simple steps, you can quickly identify songs using Google Now. All you need to do is say “Ok Google,” tap the music icon, and let Google listen to the song. Once it’s tagged, you’ll get details about the track and an option to buy it on Google Play Music. Your searches are saved for easy access on the Play Music Search page.
Google Now can identify songs for users in countries where Google Play Music is available, such as the US, Australia, Italy and Japan. When users ask “What song is this?”, they will be provided with a purchase link to Play Music. For those in countries where Play Music isn’t available, Google Now will still recognize the song but won’t provide a purchase link.
Crab
Apple users can now quickly identify songs playing around them with the help of Siri and Shazam integration. All they need to do is ask Siri “What song is this?” or “Name the song” and they’ll get the details of the track, plus a link to purchase it from iTunes.
Cortana
Microsoft’s virtual assistant, Cortana, can now identify songs playing on Windows and Windows Phone devices. Simply say “What song is this?” or click the song button in the upper right corner of Cortana to get the details of the track, plus a link to purchase it on Groove Music.
Try tapping in time to identify the song
Musipedia is a web portal that lets users search for music in a variety of ways. It features editable collections and allows users to find songs by tapping the rhythm, whistling or playing an instant piano.
Musicians looking to identify musical notes can now take advantage of Keyboard Lookup, a tool that simulates the keys of a real music keyboard. This makes it easier to match up rhythms and find the right notes.
Final note
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