Use the matching song finder mode
For the original song, choose Record or upload an original-music clip. For a tune you sing yourself, use Hum or sing, or set the uploaded audio type to Humming or singing. A microphone recording of a singer and the original released track are not interchangeable inputs.
Hum the chorus, not a single note
Try around 15 seconds of the main melody. Keep a steady pace and record in a quiet room without another song playing underneath. A recognizable sequence of notes is more useful than one sustained note or a beat tapped on a desk.
You do not need the lyrics for hum to search. If you remember only a rhythm and not a melody, the search may not have enough information to produce a useful match.
Keep original music clear
Place your microphone close enough to the sound source without making it distort. Choose a section where conversation or sound effects do not drown out the music. The chorus or a distinctive instrumental phrase is often a more useful sample than silence, applause or a generic intro.
Prepare an audio upload
Choose a file under 10 MB with at least 10 seconds of decodable audio. The browser prepares a sample of up to 20 seconds. MP3 and WAV are useful options; format support depends on your browser. Video files and pasted video URLs are not supported in this version.
Treat no match as useful information
An unreleased song, a live version, a heavily edited remix or a track outside the provider catalog may not match. Try a different clear section and check that you selected the correct mode. A new submission is a new search and may use credits if completed.
For humming candidates, compare more than the first title. Listen to any available preview and check the artist before deciding that the mystery song has been found.