Adding Music to Your Instagram Stories: A Guide for the Middle East and North Africa
Instagram’s ability to add music to stories has been a popular feature for years, but for users in the Middle East and North Africa, it’s been a long wait. Finally, after a three-year delay, this feature is now available to users in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and throughout the region. If you’re ready to spice up your Instagram stories and express yourself with musical flair, this comprehensive guide will show you how to seamlessly integrate music into your Stories and elevate your content.
Navigating the Music Library
Understanding the Music Sticker
Adding music to your Instagram stories is incredibly easy thanks to the Music sticker. This sticker offers a vast library of music, enabling you to explore a wide range of genres and moods for your stories.
Exploring the Music Library
Once you tap the Music sticker, you’ll be greeted with a library organized into two sections: For You and Browse.
For You: This section offers music recommendations based on your listening history and preferences. You might find trending tunes, popular tracks from your favorite artists, or music related to your interests.
- Browse: This section allows you to explore music by genre, mood, or even specific artists. Whether you’re looking for rock, pop, hip-hop, classical, or something more niche, there’s a genre for you to explore.
Finding Your Perfect Soundtrack
To find the perfect song for your story, you can browse through categories, search for specific tunes, or even discover tracks based on suggested themes. Some popular themes include:
- Travel: Music that embodies adventure and wanderlust
- Family: Warm and sentimental tunes reflecting family moments
- Love: Romantic melodies for showcasing your affection
- Party: Upbeat and energetic music for capturing celebratory moments
Cutting the Perfect Track Length
While you might love a song, you may not want to use the entire track for your story. Instagram allows you to select the portion of the song you wish to add. This is especially helpful for quickly capturing a moment or setting the tone for a specific portion of your story.
Lyric Integration: Adding Depth to Your Narrative
Want to elevate your story with lyrics? Instagram empowers you to incorporate lyrics into your music – adding another layer of creativity. You have a choice of formats for the lyrics, allowing you to select the presentation style that best suits your story.
Sharing Your Musical Story
Once you’ve selected your song, chosen the right part, and customized the lyrics, it’s time to share your story with the world.
Tap Done to confirm your song selection.
- Tap Share. This publishes your story to your followers or close friends, depending on your privacy settings.
With this simple process, you’ve now seamlessly incorporated music into your Instagram story, enriching your content and making it more engaging for your audience. Whether you’re showcasing a travel adventure, documenting a special occasion, or simply sharing a snippet of your day, music can add a powerful emotional impact to your Instagram stories.
