How to Find a Song by Humming the Tune on Mobile or Web

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Although the market is brimming with music discovery software likeShazam, Beatfind, Musixmatch, etc. they are limited to music or sound clips playing in the background. Sayidentifying the song playing in Instagram Reelsor at a pub. But thankfully, I’ve found two options that can identify a song by humming.

Method 1. Use Google Hum to Search a Song by Humming

One of the most convenient ways to find a song by humming is by using Google’s “Hum to Search” feature. And though available only for mobile devices, it is certainly not limited.

You can use it via theGoogle apporGoogle’s widgetson iPhone or Android devices, here’s how.

Step 1: Tap theVoice Search(mic) icon from theGoogle appor theGoogle Widget.

Step 2: Next, tap theSearch a song buttonfrom the bottom.Hum the songor melody for at least 10-15 seconds.

Incredibly, Google also looks for and shows similar matches; each result is labeled with match percentages. Here, tap

While I started with a simple tune, I did throw Google a few curve balls. And to our surprise and satisfaction, Google hit a six on almost all balls. So, here’s another unique and impressive way Google can help you out,take that ChatGPT.

Note: You can also invoke the feature via Google Assistant on Android devices. Simply say ‘Hey Google, what’s this song’ and hum the song for about 10-15 seconds.

Method 2. Ask Soundhound to Find a Song by Humming Online

MidomiandSoundHounduse machine learning to recognize songs. You can play a sound clip, hum/whistle/sing the song, or even play it on an instrument, and it will give you the name, artist, and lyrics of the song.

Step 1: Open theSounHound appon your iPhone or Android orMidomiin your browser

Step 2: Tap the ‘Search a song‘ button and start humming the song.

Within seconds, SoundHound will show you the song you were humming. You can hear the song in SoundHound or get redirected to the supported app (a subscription may be required).

Notably, SoundHound’s humming recognition database is not as strong or vast as Google’s. It may take a few attempts. Moreover, you don’t even get options like Google.

Tip: We’ve observed that SoundHound works better if you sing along, like nah, na, na instead of just humming the music.

FAQs for Identifying Songs by Humming

Firstly, the accuracy of song identifiers is based on factors like the quality of your humming or singing and the complexity of the melody. And then it all depends on whether the app or website’s database has that song or not. So, while helpful, they are not perfect and may not find you the song.

If the first attempt doesn’t work, you can try humming or singing a different part of the song. However, if that doesn’t work either, try using a different song identifier, as each one may have a different database of songs.

Unfortunately no. Siri uses Shazam for such actions. And since Shazam doesn’t support the feature, Siri won’t be able to help out.

Yes, most song identifier apps and websites are designed to recognize melodies from songs in different languages. However, each platform will boast different databases, so you’ll have to check.

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Last updated on 21 August, 2024

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