How to Find Trending Songs on Instagram
Apr 11, 2023
Instagram Reels, aka short-form videos, have taken the social media world by storm, you’ve probably heard this by now. They have become an excellent platform for real estate agents to showcase their talent, creativity, and personality. The platform offers a plethora of features, one of which is the ability to add audio to your Reels. The audio can make or break your Reel, it can be used to highlight your personality and therefore it is essential to use the right audio.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to find trending audio tracks for Reels on Instagram so that you can easily pair a catchy song to one of your ready-made Reels from inside the Referral Agent.
Instagram has made it easy for users to spot a trending song on the platform by marking it with a small upward pointing arrow next to the song's name. When you are scrolling through the Instagram Reels, you can easily spot the trending songs by looking for the arrow next to the song's name. When you tap on the arrow, it takes you to a page where you can view all the Reels that use the same song. You can also check the number of Reels that have used the song to determine its popularity. Using a trending song in your Reel can help you reach a wider audience and increase engagement on your content. So, keep an eye out for the small upward pointing arrow and use trending songs to make your Reels stand out on Instagram.
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Reels Explore Page
Look for trending audio tracks on the Reels Explore page. Instagram's algorithm curates content based on your interests, likes, and engagement. Therefore, the Explore page is customized for each user. You will often find Reels with trending audio tracks on this page. You can scroll through and check out the Reels that catch your attention. If you like the audio used in the Reel, you can click on the audio name to view more Reels that use the same audio.
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Reels Creation Page
Instagram allows users to search for music inside the app while posting a Reel. To search for music, tap on the music icon in the Reels creation screen. This opens the Music library, where you can browse through a wide variety of tracks, including popular songs, trending tracks, and genres. You can also search for specific songs or artists by using the search bar at the top of the screen. When you find a song that you want to use, you can preview it by tapping on the play icon. Once you've selected the perfect song, you can adjust the audio's duration by dragging the slider bar to the desired start and end points. This feature makes it easy to find and use the right music for your Reel, giving you more options to create content that resonates with your audience.
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Search Page
Instagram has a dedicated Search page where you can find more song selections. You can access this page by clicking on the search icon and then type in the music you’re searching for. Once on the search results page, you will see an 'audio' tab on the top row. Click on the 'Audio' button, and it will take you to the related Audio tracks. This function works well to find a specific song you know the name of.
TikTok
If you are an avid TikTok user, you can also use the app to find trending or popular songs for inspiration. TikTok has a vast library of songs, and you can browse through them by scrolling through your For You page or the Discover page. The For You page curates content based on your interests, while the Discover page showcases trending content on the platform. You can tap on the sound icon on a TikTok video to view the song details and discover other videos that use the same song. With this feature, you can easily find the perfect song for your TikTok video and create content that resonates with your audience.
Finding trending audio tracks for Reels on Instagram is not a daunting task. You can use the Reels Explore page, Search page, and music streaming platforms to find the perfect audio track for your Reel. Remember that the audio can make or break your Reel, so choose wisely. With the right audio track, you can create engaging and entertaining Reels that will capture the attention of your audience.
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