Music For TikTok videos

Let’s talk about TikTok

In this article, we will dive into the world of TikTok, and music for TikTok videos!
TikTok launched in 2016., and in 2018. it gained popularity and became the most downloaded app in the USA. It is one of the most popular apps on the planet allowing users to upload 15-second videos. Today TikTok is using not just content creators, but big companies too!
In this article, we will show you where to get the best TikTok music for your videos, and answer the question about using music on this app.

Music for TikTok videos

If you used this app only once, you know that the music is a vital part of videos up there.
You have to add the right track to your video to make it stand out. If you can post a video without a track, but it’s highly unlikely that it will draw much attention. Put some effort in, and it will come back to you.

Some of the most popular trends up there are lip-synching to a popular song or dancing to a piece of upbeat music in the background.
People often act out scenes that can be tense, or dramatic, even sad. In this kind of video, music is used to show the audience how you feel.
TikTok app is specific because it allows users to choose songs cleared for commercial use. The app pays royalties on the music and songs, so you can find popular songs by commercial artists there!

Is TikTok music copyright-free?

No, it is not. The official answer of TikTok about this question is this:

We do not allow any content that infringes copyright. The use of copyrighted content of others without proper authorization or legally valid reason may lead to a violation of TikTok’s policies.

At the same time, not all unauthorized uses of copyrighted content constitute an infringement. In many countries, exceptions to copyright infringement allow the use of copyrighted works under certain circumstances without authorization. These include the fair use doctrine in the United States and permitted acts of fair dealing in the European Union (and other equivalent exceptions under applicable local laws in other countries).

Whit this said, it is evident that TikTok has a strict policy enforcing limits on music used by brands. Brands only have access to a limited catalog of songs that are licensed for commercial use and include royalty-free tracks. 
Nonetheless, individual users can select from a massive list of popular songs.
On the other hand, brands, to use this music must obtain licenses that give them commercial use, similar to YouTube and Instagram.

Please, pay attention to licensing for your social media videos. You don’t want to risk them being removed, or worse—a fine. Also, there is the potential for account termination if you repeat your mistake. 

If you want to play it safe, source royalty-free music for your TikTok videos.

On WaveToys, we offer you to search music by Genre, Mood, and Instrument, so you won’t have any problem finding the right fit for your video. We have a great portfolio, and we keep on growing and adding new music every week!

We also have three subscription plans, so you can choose the one that suits you the most!

How to add music to your TikTok video?

Tap the ‘Add a Sound’ button on the right side of the recording screen. You’ll see a streaming menu of music there. There you can scroll through TikTok’s most popular tracks.
On this menu, you can find the tracks associated with TikTok #Challenges. That can help you to get some inspiration. To see all of TikTok’s current challenges, including TikTok dance songs, tap the magnifying glass at the bottom of the home screen. At the top of this menu, there’s a search bar, you can use it to search for specific creators, hashtags, etc…

How to add your own music to TikTok?

You can’t upload just any song on your TikTok, from your hard drive. First, you have to add the song to the TikTok library with digital distribution. There you can manage rights and guarantee you’ll get credit for the streams.

You have to do this right, to get paid, and, not to risk being removed.

Get in on the TikTok mania!

TikTok lets you express your creativity in so many ways!
The TikTok app has been downloaded 2 billion times! Get in on the mania by effectively using popular TikTok songs.

Or, even better use your imagination and add some NEW MUSIC on there, and you can potentially become the next TikTok star!
If you’re a musician, take the time to find the right distribution and plan and launch a release of your tracks.

Put some effort into it, be consistent, then watch your TikTok following grow!

Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, so you don’t miss great royalty-free music and offers in the future!

Good luck!