How to Add Instrumental Music to iMovie

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Contents

You can add instrumental music to iMovie by following these simple steps. This guide will show you how to add background music to iMovie so that you can create a more professional video.

Introduction

Music can be a great way to set the tone of your iMovie project. If you have a library of iTunes songs, you can use those, or you can find music elsewhere and add it to your project.

To add music from your iTunes library:
1.Open your iMovie project.
2.Click the Music button in the iMovie toolbar.
3.A new window will open showing your iTunes library.
4.Select the song you want to add and drag it into your project.
5.The song will appear in the timeline at the bottom of the screen.
6.You can trim the song by dragging the edges of its block in the timeline.
7.*You can also add fade-in and fade-out effects by dragging the handles at the beginning and end of the song.*

Adding Instrumental Music to iMovie

iMovie is a great way to make movies, but it can be even better with the addition of music. Music can help set the mood and add interest to your movies. If you want to add instrumental music to iMovie, there are a few ways to do it. This section will cover how to add instrumental music to iMovie.

Adding music from your iTunes library

Adding music from your iTunes library
1. Open iMovie on your Mac.
2. In the project browser, select the project or event you want to add music to.
3. Click the Share button in the iMovie toolbar, then choose Music and Sound Effects.
4. In the Music and Sound Effects browser, do one of the following:
– To browse your iTunes library, click Library at the top of the browser, then click Songs in the sidebar on the left.
– To browse sound effects, click Sound Effects at the top of the browser, then click one of the categories in the sidebar on the left (for example, Animals or Cartoon).
5. Drag a song or sound effect from the browser to an empty area in your project timeline. A green bar appears above your cursor to show where the song will be added when you release the mouse button.

Adding music from the iMovie sound effects library

You can add one or more songs from the iMovie sound effects library to your movie. Each song in the iMovie sound effects library has an icon that indicates its mood, and you can preview a song before you add it to your movie.

-In the project browser, tap the Music button at the top of the screen.
-Tap , then tap Sound Effects.
-Browse the categories, then tap a song to preview it. Tap to add it to your movie.

Adding music from GarageBand

Adding music from GarageBand is easy! Just follow these simple steps:

1. Open your project in iMovie.
2. Select the “Music” tab from the upper toolbar.
3. Click on the ” GarageBand” icon.
4. Select the song you want to add to your project and click “Open.”
5. The song will now appear in the timeline of your project. You can use the trimming tools to edit the length of the song as needed.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to add instrumental music to iMovie, you can create your own masterpiece. Be sure to experiment with different songs and sound effects to find the perfect combination for your project. With a little creativity, you can produce a professional-looking movie that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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