You can now add music to your Instagram Notes (2024)

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Instagram Notes: Now with music!

On Tuesday, the Meta-owned company introduced two new features for Instagram Notes — a.k.a. the small text bubble that pops up next to your friends' names on the DM page of Instagram. What was once home for only short text and emojis now includes music and translations.

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You can now share a 30-second clip of a song in your note — like an auditory version of the AIM away messages of long ago. You can also add a caption to the music note to clearly reach your desired audience (lovers, ex-lovers, friends, enemies, etc.). Adding a song is pretty much as intuitive as you might think: Simply click the "plus" button by your profile photo on the DM page and, right below where you'd normally craft your note, you'll see a music note. Click that music note, and you'll find yourself on a page similar to the one you see when you add a song to an Instagram Story. Search for your song, choose your 30-second clip, add some text if you want, and click "done" at the top right corner to post.

Instagram is also allowing users to see the translation of a Note by tapping it. Simply tap the note you want to translate, and, boom, translate it.

Instagram rolled out Notes in December 2022, and users' reaction has been a rousing chorus of apathy from a great majority of Instagram users. But teens seem to really like the feature.

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According to Meta, teens create Notes at 10 times the rate of adults in the U.S. Over 100 million teen accounts have shared a Note in the past month and a half, and about a fifth of Notes created by teens get a reply. So it makes sense that the new feature would be geared to the very demographic that seems to use it the most.

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Christianna Silva is a Senior Culture Reporter at Mashable. They write about tech and digital culture, with a focus on Facebook and Instagram. Before joining Mashable, they worked as an editor at NPR and MTV News, a reporter at Teen Vogue and VICE News, and as a stablehand at a mini-horse farm. You can follow them on Twitter @christianna_j.

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You can now add music to your Instagram Notes (2024)

FAQs

Why am I not able to put music on my Instagram notes? ›

The most likely explanations for why you can't add music to your Instagram notes are either regional availability or a slow rollout approach. Before going worldwide, several Instagram features were first introduced in a few countries or areas.

Why is everyone putting music on Instagram notes? ›

The new music feature is a great way to add a personal touch to your Notes. It's also a fun way to share your favourite songs with your followers. READ| What is WhatsApp's Edit Message Feature and How Does It Work?

Why wont Instagram let me do notes? ›

Device Incompatibility: The Notes feature may necessitate a more advanced device or a specific operating system. Check your device's compatibility with the Instagram app. Outdated Device Software: To access the latest features, ensure that your device's software is up-to-date by performing necessary software updates.

Why I Cannot add music to my Instagram? ›

There are several reasons why you might have trouble adding music to your Instagram story: If you can't find the music sticker in your Stories, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling your Instagram app. Sometimes all it takes to bring your music feature back is a quick update.

Why is music not allowed on my Instagram? ›

Use a VPN

Currently, Instagram only allows the Instagram Music sticker feature in certain countries due to licensing restrictions. If you can't see the Instagram Music sticker feature in the options on your Instagram Story, it's likely because it's not available in your region.

Why is my Instagram not showing the music option in post? ›

If you're not seeing the music sticker in Reels, make sure your app is updated to the latest version by visiting the App Store or Google Play Store. Keep in mind that the music sticker isn't available to everyone.

Why is the Instagram song not available? ›

If you get the glitch “The song is currently unavailable” because of bugs, try to check your internet connection, update the Instagram app, uninstall and reinstall the app, or just wait for Instagram to solve the issue. If the song is not available in your country, try changing the region or using a VPN.

How do you turn on add notes on Instagram? ›

Instagram app for Android and iPhone
  1. Tap on a post or reel.
  2. Tap Add note… and enter a note of up to 60 characters.
  3. Select to share your note with Followers you follow back or your Close Friends.
  4. Tap Share in the top right to share your note.

Are Instagram notes only to me? ›

These notes are a relatively new feature of the Instagram app. It can be up to 60 characters long and shared with people who can reply to them as messages on Instagram. An Instagram note can be posted to followers you follow back or to your “close friends” list.

Why is my Instagram notes music not working? ›

However, some users find the Instagram Notes Music option is not showing. This is probably because you're running an old version of the Instagram app and the Instagram Notes feature is not available to everyone. If you have access to the Notes feature on Instagram, but the Music icon is not showing.

Why did Instagram take off the notes? ›

The first and most obvious issue might be that your Instagram app is simply out of date. Go to your app store of choice and make sure that you have the latest version installed on your device. Once you've done that, check if the Note bubble is appearing in the Messaging section of your app.

How do I unmute notes on Instagram? ›

Tap Following at the top of their profile, then tap Mute. 3. Tap next to Notes to unmute their notes.

Why is the song not available on Instagram? ›

If you get the glitch “The song is currently unavailable” because of bugs, try to check your internet connection, update the Instagram app, uninstall and reinstall the app, or just wait for Instagram to solve the issue. If the song is not available in your country, try changing the region or using a VPN.

Why is certain music not on Instagram? ›

Several social media apps, including Instagram, use cached data to speed up loading times and enhance user experience. At times, Instagram's cached data can interfere with the app's Music Library, causing a limited choice of songs.

Why do Instagram voice notes not play? ›

Close and Reopen the App

Sometimes, temporary app glitches can cause issues with playing or recording voice messages on Instagram. In such cases, simply force-close the app and restart it on your phone. On Android, long-press on the Instagram app icon, tap the info icon, and select Force stop.

How to fix audio unavailable on Instagram? ›

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  1. Check for App Updates.
  2. Verify Sound Settings.
  3. Clear Cache and Data Audio To Check If Unavailable On Instagram Reels Is Old.
  4. Troubleshoot with Instagram Support.
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