Song Finder by Humming & Melody Identifier
Have a tune stuck in your head? Use our hum song finder to find song by melody. Tap the microphone and hum the rhythm for 8 seconds.
"Listening through microphone..."
Tap the mic circle to identify sound
Tap to identify sound or hum melody
Press Spacebar to trigger • Listens to background music in clubs, movies, or cafe chatter
"Listening through microphone..."
Tap the mic button to start
Tap the mic circle to capture 8 seconds of live audio and identify the track.
How Does the Hum Song Finder Work?
Earworms can be maddening: you know the rhythm, you know the hook, but you cannot remember the lyrics or the artist name. Most standard music recognition software requires the exact digital master recording, leaving humming queries unfulfilled.
Our song finder by humming analyzes melodic pitch contours rather than recorded instrument timbres. When you hum, sing, or whistle into your microphone:
The fundamental frequency (F0) is extracted from your voice, stripping away vocal tone to focus purely on musical notes.
Your melody is converted into relative interval transitions (up, down, same note), so you don't need perfect absolute pitch.
The contour is indexed against millions of global melody patterns to find candidate matches ranked by melodic confidence.
💡 Tips for Accurate Humming Recognition
- Hum the Chorus / Main Hook: The central hook or recurring melody has the highest matching probability.
- Hold Consistent Rhythm: Try to hum with the original tempo of the song rather than rushing.
- Sing with "Da" or "La": If humming feels quiet, sing the melody with clear syllables like "da-da-dum".
- Minimize Background Audio: Ensure there are no loud fans, TVs, or air conditioners near your microphone.
Humming Song Finder FAQ
Can I find a song by humming online for free?
Yes! SongRecogniser offers free online melody and humming recognition directly through your browser. Just tap "Tap to Listen" and hum the melody.
Do I need to be a good singer to find a song by humming?
Not at all! The algorithm matches relative pitch changes (whether notes go up, down, or stay the same) and rhythm rather than vocal quality. As long as the general melody contour is recognizable, you can find the match.