How to search for a song on YouTube by humming a melody

Can’t remember the name of a song but can’t remember the melody? Don’t worry! YouTube has a feature on its mobile app that allows users to identify songs simply by humming, singing or whistling. With this tool, you no longer have to memorize lyrics and rely on third-party music recognition apps.


YouTube humming feature for song search: Things to keep in mind
Before you look for this feature, it’s important to know that it’s currently available on a limited basis and is primarily aimed at Android users, especially those using the beta version of the app.

However, the company has not made any official statement regarding the availability of the feature on iPhones. However, iPhone users can access the feature through the microphone icon in their Google app.

With this feature, YouTube offers a handy and fun way to identify the catchy tunes that are bouncing around in your head. So next time you’re stuck with a musical conundrum, unleash your inner singer and let YouTube do the rest. Here’s a step-by-step guide to accessing the tool:

How to use the Hummingbird feature to search for songs on YouTube
Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your Android smartphone
Step 2: Find the search bar at the top of the screen
Step 3: Tap the microphone icon next to it. (You may be asked to grant microphone access. For privacy reasons, you can only allow this when using the feature.)
Step 4: Hum, sing or whistle the melody of the song you want to identify.

YouTube analyzes your audio input and looks for possible matches. Based on your humming ability, YouTube creates a list of songs it thinks might be the songs you’re looking for. If so, just tap the song to listen. Don’t worry if it’s not a perfect match; you can always try humming the tune again and give it another try.