YouTube Music has surprised with the implementation of a new function that allows users to search for songs by humming or whistling the melody. What is this feature about? Here we explain what it is and how you can use it.
What is YouTube Music?
YouTube Music is a music streaming platform through which you can access a huge library of songs, albums, playlists, and music videos. This application, developed by YouTube, is designed for compete with other streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. Among its features are being able to watch official music videos directly on the platform.
YouTube Music is also distinguished by its integration with YouTube database. This allows users to discover new music and enjoy exclusive content. The application is available for both Android and iOS devices, as well as for computers through its web version.
Search songs on YouTube Music by humming
YouTube Music recently added a feature that will make it easier to find music. Now, if you don't remember the name of a song or its lyrics, you can hum, whistle or sing a fragment of the melody, and the YouTube Music Artificial Intelligence will be in charge of identifying it.
How Does It Work?
This technology is based on audio recognition. Here we explain step by step how to use it:
- Open the YouTube Music app on your mobile device. Next to the traditional search button, you will see a voice search icon.
- Press the voice search icon and choose the option that says «search song«.
- Hum, whistle or sing any fragment of the song that you remember. YouTube Music's Artificial Intelligence will process the audio.
- In a matter of seconds, the application will show you a list of possible matches with the song you are looking for.
What to do if you don't have the function available?
If this option is not yet available in your version of YouTube Music, there is a similar alternative that you can use through the Google Search app:
- On your mobile device, open the Google application.
- Tap the microphone icon to activate voice search.
- Choose the option «search song» that will appear on the screen.
- As with YouTube Music, hum or sing the fragment you remember from the song.
In this case, it will be Google that uses its technology audio recognition to show you the matches.