How To Create A YouTube Video With Music

July 15, 2022
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No video is truly complete without music. Whether filming a music video, playing a game or just cooking dinner, adding the right music to your video can boost your impact and drive viewers to your content. 

And as with anything else, the more attention you get from your audience, the more productive and successful your videos will be.

However, you will have to worry about YouTube policies, copyright issues, and licenses while adding music to your YouTube videos. So, if you are worried about what kind of music to add to your YouTube videos, you have come to the right place. 

In this article, we will talk about how to add music to YouTube videos. 

YouTube Policies

You may have often seen your favorite YouTube creators complain about how their videos got taken down due to copyright issues. This is a common occurrence on YouTube. YouTube’s policies are unclear and vague at times. 

So, many creators try to dodge YouTube’s strict policies in the best way possible. You can check out YouTube’s community guidelines to better understand their policies. 

The First Rule Of Copyright

The most obvious and first rule of YouTube’s policies is you can’t use content that isn’t your own. That goes for music or video. 

You can't use the copyright to the content or the owner's permission if you do not have the copyright to the owner. 

If you want to use someone else's song in your video, you must get permission from the record label or artist. But it can be pretty tiring to get permission from the owners regularly. 

So, YouTube has created an Audio LIbrary of royalty-free tracks you can use without getting slapped with copyright infringement. 

Fair Use

Fair use is one of those gray areas that can cause problems if you don't know where to look for answers. 

Fair use is an exception to copyright law that lets people make limited copies of copyrighted works for specific purposes, such as reporting news or commentary, teaching or scholarship, and parody or satire.

Fair use law exists so that people who want to use copyrighted material can do so without problems with copyright holders who may disagree with their interpretation of fair use law and sue them for using copyrighted material in certain circumstances. 

How Can I Know If The Track Is Royalty-Free?

The best way to know if a track is royalty-free is to use music tracks like YouTube’s audio library from a royalty-free library. 

OFFEO’s music library also offers many royalty-free tracks for your videos. If you want to know about more websites that offer royalty-free music, you can check out the Top 29 Royalty-Free Music Sites

Other than that, you can also use a test and trial method on YouTube. Here is what you can do- 

  • Upload your YouTube video (With music) as a private or hidden video
  • If the audio has copyright issues, YouTube will flag the video. 
  • You can replace the audio and publish it again.
  • But if you face no issues, the sound is safe for use in public. 

How To Add Music To A YouTube Video With The YouTube Video Editor In 10 Easy Steps

You can add music to your own YouTube video while editing it beforehand or add it after you have uploaded it. Below we have mentioned the seven easy steps to add music to a YouTube video with a YouTube video editor- 

  • Sign in to your YouTube channel
  • Open YouTube studio
  • Click on the “Details” option (pencil/edit-like menu) on the side of the desired video, as shown in the screenshot below. 
Click on the “Details” option (pencil/edit-like menu) on the side of the desired video on the youtube video editor
  • Click on the “Editor” menu below the “Details” menu
Click on the “Editor” menu below the “Details” menu
  • Then select “Audio”
  • You can add any downloaded royalty-free music to the video or you can add music from YouTube’s audio library. 
add any downloaded royalty-free music to the video or you can add music from YouTube’s audio library
  • In the audio library, you will come across many royalty-free music tracks you can use as background music for your video. Click the “play” button to listen to the music before adding it to your video. 
Choose royalty-free music from youtube's audio library.
  • To add the desired audio from the library. Follow these steps- 
  • Star the music you want to add to your video, as shown in the screenshot below
star music on youtube audio library
  • Go to the “Editor menu”, then “Audio” Click on “Starred”
starred audio on youtube video editor
  • Then click on “Add.”
clicking add music on youtube video editor

Congratulations! You have now added music to your YouTube video.

But there are a few drawbacks of adding audio from the YouTube library - You can’t choose which part of the music track to add to your video. The only things you can adjust are the music volume and start time. 

Are There Any Alternatives to Adding Music to YouTube Videos?

YouTube has made adding music to videos a complicated process. So, the best thing you can do is add music to your videos while editing. 

Several video editing software tools allow you to add music to your videos. We have mentioned alternative tools you can use to add music to YouTube videos.

Here is a list of some of the most popular ones:

OFFEO

With OFFEO, you can create social-media-worthy videos in just a few minutes. Moreover, you can add royalty-free music from its diverse music library that offers music for every type of video. 

Invideo

Invideo is a video editor that allows you to add soundtracks and background music to your videos.  You can also add text overlays, transitions, and more. It's free for small projects but costs money if you want more customization options.

Canva

Canva is another tool that allows you to add text overlays and soundtracks to your videos. You can also use this tool for creating presentations or slideshows for your business or blog. 

This tool also has a free version but does not allow you to upload music or audio files from your computer.

Biteable

Biteable is another free tool that allows you to add music and sound effects to your videos. It's excellent for adding background music to your videos without much fuss!'

Adding Music To YouTube Videos With OFFEO

Are you finding it hard to add music to your YouTube videos? Do you want different intro music for your YouTube intros? OFFEO makes your task easier. You can add music to your videos faster. Here are the steps you need to follow-

  • Login to your OFFEO Account
  • Click on “New design
  • Select “Full creative control”
  • Choose “Designer templates” and then select “YouTube”
  • Select a template of your choice and start editing. 
  • To add music, click “Music” on the left side of the screen. 
offeo music menu
  • OFFEO provides two options - Upload your track, or use royalty-free music from the library. 
upload your track or choose from music library
  • If you want to upload your music you can upload it. Or
  • You can select “Library”, then enter the type of music you need in the search bar. 
  • Choose a music track and click on “Use”
choose music track on offeo audio library
  • Click “Save” or download the video once you are done with the video editing. 

OFFEO is an online video-making tool that helps you create bite-sized content for your social media.

It is easy to use and comes with plenty of templates to choose from. 

You can also add your music and images and edit the text. The app comes with a drag-and-drop editor, so creating your video is as simple as possible!

FAQs: How To Create A YouTube Video With Music

How Can I Legally Use Music In My YouTube Videos?

  • Use music readily available in the public domain.
  • Asking permission from the copyright holder.
  • Use YouTube’s Creative Commons license.

Can You Post A YouTube Video With Copyrighted Music?

Yes, you can post a YouTube video with copyrighted music, but it is better to gain the copyright owner's permission before sharing the video on YouTube. 

Can You Include Music In YouTube Videos?

Yes, you can upload music videos on YouTube, but the copyright owner of the music you want to use will be able to file a claim against your channel. That's why it's essential to make sure you're using music lawfully.

How Can I Put Audio On YouTube Without Copyright?

Using your music, you can add music or audio to YouTube audio without copyright. You can also use YouTube’s audio library or Creative Common’s License. 

Fantastic video makers like OFFEO also help you discover the right audio for your videos. Moreover, they are royalty-free music, so you won’t be slapped with copyright infringement by YouTube when you use them. 

Conclusion: How To Create A YouTube Video With Music

Music can add a unique element to your videos, helping you stand out from the crowd. We've shared just some of the ways you can use music in your YouTube videos, and we hope you'll use this to guide you as you move forward and polish your skills as a YouTube creator!

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