Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: We use modern technology
• Method 2 of 3: Trying to remember on our own
• Method 3 of 3: Helping a Friend
• Tips
• Warnings
• Additional articles

This probably happened to everyone: a motive stuck in my head, but you cannot understand what kind of song it is. Of course, the easiest way to recognize a song is from the lyrics, but sometimes a simple melody is enough. For a start, you can ask a music lover friend for help, but in the era of high technology there are thousands of online applications that just ask to help you.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: We use modern technology

1. 1 Find a dedicated app. Today there is a bottomless ocean of song recognition apps, programs, sites and communities. It turns out that you are not alone and you have many like-minded people.
   • Online music search services like Midomi and WatZatSong are a great place to gather a lot of experienced people interested in song recognition.
   • Several sites have virtual piano keys to help identify the melody. The most famous are Folk Tune Finder and Musipedia.
   • If you have studied music a bit, then you can try recording a melody using notes (C, C #, D) on services such as JC ABC Tune Finder and Themefinder.
2. 2 Use song recognition apps. If you suddenly hear the desired song on the radio or in a cafe, then you can use the Shazam app to find out its name. Download the app and point your phone's microphone towards the sound source. In most cases, the app will tell you the exact song title and artist.
   • Another similar application is Soundhound. With it, you can recognize the song, even just humming it into the microphone. It doesn't always work, but you can try it if the melody is spinning in your head.
   • Usually, such programs cannot recognize the song because of the ambient noise, which prevents the music from being read accurately. Try waiting for a quiet moment, or find a quieter place where the same song is playing.
3. 3 Sing the melody to the recorder. Find a quiet and peaceful place. Try purring or singing a melody to the recorder. A webcam microphone will suffice. Try to sing as clearly and accurately as possible so that the result is as accurate as possible.
   • When recording a melody using the virtual keyboard, try to accurately reproduce all the notes and rhythm of the melody.
4. 4 Use all available information. If a program or site offers you a text box, write down everything you know about the song.Details such as the possible genre of the song and where you heard it help the most. This does not apply to databases, but it does mean a lot in situations where real people are involved in the search.
5. 5 Submit your request. This process depends on the site you are using. Most often, you first need to create your account; it takes no more than a couple of minutes. After that, you just have to publish your request and choose the correct one from the answers.
6. 6 Wait for an answer. In communities like Midomi, people are passionate about the search process and eager to help, so answers will appear soon enough. If you receive different answers, we recommend that you check all the options. You will immediately recognize the song you are looking for. This moment will be just incredible relief and satisfaction, enjoy it to the fullest!
   • YouTube will become a common option for listening to music with a large database. It doesn't matter how old your song is, you'll almost certainly find streaming videos with music.

Method 2 of 3: Trying to remember on our own

1. 1 What part of the song do you remember? If you are trying to remember a forgotten song, and not identify the one you just heard, then you can remember it yourself. If the desired melody is spinning in your head, then try to remember other information. How about catchy lines or rhythmic patterns? People remember the tune best, but other data also help identify the song.
   • The most useful element of the search will be text, since even three or four words from a line are usually enough for a successful Google query.
   • Alas, it is not always possible to remember the text, so the success of the search is not guaranteed.
2. 2 Meditate. In addition to its mental health benefits, meditation evokes memories. Find a quiet and secluded place where you can clear your thoughts. Concentrate on your breathing, it should be unhurried and controlled. Meditate for 10-15 minutes. Let your thoughts carry you away from trying to remember the song; if the song does not go out of my head, then there is nothing to be done.
   • Meditation with the specific intention of remembering the right detail may not work because the brain will be burdened with trying to remember.
3. 3 Go to where you last heard this song. This often helps to restore a number of details. Return to the given location, preferably at the same time of day when you heard the song, and imagine listening to this melody.
   • This applies not only to the real place. If you heard the song on a specific radio station, then you can turn on the desired frequency again and listen to the broadcast. Popular radio stations often play the same songs. You can almost certainly wait for the song you want during the day.
4. 4 Hum a melody continuously. If you remember a part of the melody well, then humming it out loud will help you concentrate. By listening to the melody, your brain will be able to fill in the gaps in your memory, and the necessary memories will return to the forefront of your consciousness.
   • Again, hum the melody to the recorder. This way you can perceive her as an active listener.
5. 5 Switch to another activity. Trying to remember the right part can upset you. If you want to remember the song on your own, then it is best to just distract yourself. Get busy and don't think about the song. Of course, the desired result is not guaranteed, but it is not uncommon for a song or even a name to come to your mind after switching your attention.

Method 3 of 3: Helping a Friend

1. 1 Think about what you know about the song. If you are trying to remember by the melody, then you should understand which part of the melody you remember. Every bit of information will not be superfluous and will increase the likelihood that your friend or acquaintance will be able to recognize the song.
   • If you listen to the songs more attentively, and not in the background, then in the future it will be easier for you to solve a similar situation.
   • It is important that all memories are correct. Memory is a strange thing, it can throw false information, and a couple of inappropriate notes in your melody will only knock you off the track.
2. 2 Ask a friend who might know the song. Choosing the right helper will largely depend on what you remember about the song. If you clearly remember the melody, you will almost certainly recognize the genre as well. So, people usually have specific genre preferences, so it is better to ask for help from the person who listens to music of the corresponding genre.
   • It also does not hurt to contact friends with a musical education, since they should recognize music well by ear by melody.
3. 3 Play or hum a melody. Find a quiet, cozy place where nothing distracts you. Sit down with a friend and try to recreate the melody with your voice or piano. Try to convey the tonality and rhythm of the melody correctly, because a song is not just a sequence of notes!
   • In principle, you can play a melody on any musical instrument, but it is recommended to use a voice. If you are not an experienced musician, this will be even easier. By humming a melody, you can more accurately convey the timbre, which is sure to simplify the recognition process.
4. 4 Describe the melody. By providing information such as the key, rhythm, and general style of a song, it will be easier to identify the song you are looking for. You are trying to create an accurate idea of ​​the song in the other person's head. All of this increases the chances of recognizing the song.
   • A number of songs may use the same motive, so any additional information will help narrow down your searches.
5. 5 Brainstorm. Having recreated the melody and all the available information, you and your friend can digest all this data. Invite a friend to ask questions about the song. It is very possible that you remember more than you think. Try humming the tune again after you've discussed the details. Maybe this is how you see her in a new light.
   • When discussing and humming a melody, do not discount the possibility that you will be able to remember the song on your own, unless, of course, you have heard it more than once in your life.
6. 6 Ask others. If the first friend you turned to was unable to help you, then you can ask others. Sometimes a person can recognize a song by clicking it. Some need to think it over, while others cling to the spark in their memory instantly. The main thing is not to lose hope.

Tips

• In general, the easiest way to recognize a song is by the lyrics. Remembering just one line, you can almost certainly find it using Google.
• To increase your chances, use several methods at once. If you can't remember on your own, then ask a friend for help and ask a question online to double the likelihood of success.

Warnings

• Online databases do not always work flawlessly, and moreover, they cannot keep track of all the music updates. It's much easier for a program to recognize a classic than a song released last week. If you know for sure that the song is new, then it is better to ask your acquaintances about it; being in rotation on the radio, the song can be recognized by many.
• Trying to remember the song can be doing yourself a disservice if you strain your brain too much. Sometimes it's better to just shift your focus; it is possible that the name will come to your mind spontaneously.
• If you still can't find the song you want, it may be that you have memorized the melody incorrectly. This way you will definitely not be able to take advantage of music recognition software.

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