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How do I add multiple songs to YouTube videos?

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After completing this process, save as new video. Then repeat the process. The first track will be embedded, and you can add more as long as you do them one at a time like this.

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What if the video is longer than the song? How does one add more music?

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If the duration of the music you chose is less than the length of your video, you can drag additional tracks to the "Drag audio here" box. If the track is longer, however, YouTube will trim it to match your video.

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Is it possible to add background music to a video that already has audio in it?

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Yes. You can just alter the saturation. You can take it all the way to the left and make it so the audio already you add to the recording is louder than the background music.

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If I save a copy of the original video, which one do I have to edit to add multiple music?

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Use the copied one.

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How do I move music when adding it to YouTube videos?

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Go to your Video Manager page and click the arrow next to Edit on the video you'd like to edit. In the drop-down menu, click Audio. Click the Add or Replace audio tab below the video player. Select a track by clicking Add to video and preview your video with the music track added.

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Do I need permission to use other people’s published music in a YouTube video?

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Yes.You do need permission as you can get copyright strikes for using other people's content without permission first.

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What if I don't find a music that suits me in the list? Can I upload my own music?

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Yes you can, but you need permission from the artist first or to have actually made that music yourself. Otherwise, YouTube provides music you can’t get a copyright strike for.

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