Looking to discover new artists? Here’s how to get started on YouTube Music
Here’s an insider’s guide on how to make the most of YouTube Music starting from your very first log in.
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The YouTube Music app offers over 100 million songscoversremixeslive performancesand content that is hard to find elsewhere.
Whether it’s music videos in your recommendationsviral earwormsor the latest hits in your Shorts feed — there’s a good chance you’ve listened to music on YouTube. But do you know all the tips and tricks on exploring your favorite tunes on YouTube Music? Not only does the YouTube Music app offer over 100 million songscoversremixeslive performancesand content that is hard to find elsewhereit also works seamlessly to carry over your preferences and recommendations from YouTube. Starting out is rarely starting from scratch! Andif you're a YouTube Premium subscriberyour subscription to YouTube Music is included!
Here’s an insider’s guide on how to make the most of YouTube Music starting from your very first log in.
Explore Recommendations
One of the best ways to familiarize yourself with a new site or app is to exploreand trust methere is plenty to discover with YouTube Music. Because it’s linked to your YouTube accountyou may find recommendations already waiting for you. If notyou’ll be asked to indicate some of your favorite artists. Once you do thattry going through the personalized home page to find custom recommendations for different moodsseasons or activities.
Just by selecting different chips in the top baryou’ll find everything from workout playlists to podcasts to party mixes. Andthe more you listenthe more fine-tuned your recommendations will be.
Create a custom station
Another good way to find the perfect music for any mood is with the radio builder.
Create your own radio station by scrolling to the “Your music tuner” section of the YouTube Music homepage and selecting up to 30 of your favorite artists. Thenyou’ll decide how much variety you wantwhether you want to listen to music that’s familiar or newand whether you want to add filters like “popular” or “new releases.” Click “done”and the result is an endless mix customized just for you!
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Swipe through Samples
Branching out can be a lot of work. Our favorite playlists start to look like old sweatshirts — well-loved but becoming more dull and ill-fitting with each passing day — but who has the time to try new things? Cue the Samples tab.
With Samplesyou can quickly scroll through a personalized stream of short song snippets. Not a fan of a recommendation? Just swipe up to see what else there is out thereand if you find a song you do likeyou can easily pull up the whole music video and save it to your library. If you’re feeling creativefor some songs you can even pick out the perfect snippet and turn it into a Short!
Immerse yourself in your favorite sounds
Experience your favorite songs like never before with the YouTube Music player! Dive into the vibrant comments section to connect with fellow music lovers and share your thoughts on the latest hits. Show your appreciation with likes and see the share count soar as you spread the musical joy. Discover new tracks with radio steeringguiding your playlist based on your taste. And don't miss a beat with timed lyricsmaking it easy to sing along to every word. Whether you're a casual listener or a hardcore fanthe YouTube Music player has something special for everyone!