Ever had a song stuck in your head but couldn’t remember the name? You hum the tune, but no one around knows it. Don’t worry. Technology has your back!
Finding a song by humming is easier than ever. There are apps, tools, and fun tricks you can use. Ready to become a music detective? Let’s dive in!
1. Use Google Assistant
Yep, Google can help you here too! Just say, “Hey Google, what’s this song?” and then hum the tune.
Google will then give you a list of songs that match your hum. It’s like magic. Even if your humming is a little off-key, it often works!
Steps:
- Open Google Assistant on your phone.
- Say, “What’s this song?”
- Start humming for 10–15 seconds.
- Get instant guesses!
2. Try the SoundHound App
SoundHound isn’t just for listening to songs playing. It also works if you’re the one making the music!
Open the app, tap the orange button, and start humming. The app listens and then tries to figure out which song you’re thinking of.
Why it’s cool:
- Great for humming or even singing the lyrics.
- Works on both Android and iPhone.
- Shows you lyrics once it finds the song.
Think of it like singing to a friend who’s a music genius!
3. Use the Google Search App
This one’s handy if you don’t want to use the Assistant. Just open the Google Search app. Tap the mic icon and hum away.
You’ll get results just like you do with the Assistant. Picks up your humming and returns matches in seconds.
4. Ask Shazam (But There’s a Catch)
Shazam is super popular for identifying music. But here’s the downside — it only works with real music that’s playing.
No humming, just audio.
If the song is playing on the radio, TV, or anywhere else, Shazam will likely get it. But if you’re humming in your kitchen? Nope.
Still, it’s a great app for other cases!
5. Try a Music Community
If apps don’t help, music lovers online will. Try these:
- Reddit’s r/tipofmytongue – Post your description or a voice clip of your humming.
- Name That Song – A website for guessing tunes together.
- Facebook groups or Discord music forums.
Just hum it out, describe what you remember, and let the crowd help you. You’d be amazed how good they are!
6. Bonus: Try Playing It on a Virtual Piano
If you know a little music, use a virtual piano. Play the notes you remember.
Sites like Recursive Arts Virtual Piano let you tap out tunes.
Then search for the melody online. Believe it or not, even piano versions of hummed songs can be recognized.
Tips for Better Humming Results
- Hum clearly – Try to follow the tune as close as you can.
- No background noise – Find a quiet space.
- Try again – If it doesn’t work the first time, give it another go.
Apps improve the more you use them. Don’t be shy. Your singing doesn’t have to be perfect!
Final Notes
Thanks to clever tech, you don’t have to go crazy wondering “What song is this?!”
Whether you’re humming in the shower or whistling at work, use one of the methods above. You’ll have the name of your mystery tune in no time.
So… next time your brain won’t let go of a melody, you know what to do. Just hum it and let tech do the rest!
