Those accustomed to working with audiovisual content, in general, know how useful and necessary it is to have a good library of themes on hand to help enhance their videos . And if it is free, much better.
The vast majority of these free-to-use audio files have a Creative Commons license , although they may also be in the public domain. That is, those works that are no longer under copyright after 70 years have passed since the death of the creator.
On the internet there are many websites that offer music to download for free. Of course, not all are worth it, nor are they equally complete. That is why we have selected the best downloadable music websites, as well as sound banks with countless tracks, for your video work. And best of all, you wo n't have to spend a penny .
Next, we present our list with the 10 best websites to download royalty-free music for free .
Jamendo
We started with Jamendo, a music bank to which many artists belong under the Creative Commons license , which offers free licenses that allow non-profit artists to protect their rights while their works are disseminated.
The interface and design of this website are super intuitive , organizing music by categories, instruments, type of project or even moods. A regular in any ranking on this type of services.
Soundcloud
Soundcloud is one of the largest music sites in the world , where artists share their works with other users, reaching a wide circulation. Many big names in current music owe their success to this platform, and if not, they tell Bad Bunny.
The songs uploaded to this streaming platform are under Creative Commons license to download them without any problem just by pressing the download button just below the track . However, some of them require you to like the artist's Facebook page before getting the track.
Audiomack
A good alternative to Soundcloud. This emerging platform is a meeting point for musicians of all kinds who wish to discover new references. Its interface is very well structured with themes organized by trends that will help us navigate in an easier and more intuitive way.
However, not all the songs that we will find in Audiomack are free . However, many emerging artists offer their songs and music in remix format for free download.
Free Music Archive
A huge compendium of song files under Creative Commons license and run by WFMU, a reputed free radio station in the United States. Meticulously categorized by genre, we can download countless songs for free without having to open a user account , which is appreciated. We can also explore the music that we like the most by genres, artists or the best lists available.
In addition, in the Free Music Archive community, any user can contribute by contributing their own list of songs from their personal favorites or other music to which they have access.
Sound Bank of the Ministry of Education
We have run into the ministry. This huge bank of sound effects offered by the Ministry of Education and Professional Training is, for many creators , one of their favorite pages when looking for effects .
There is a wide variety of sound sources with an intuitive user interface that shows us the content easily and without detours. As if that were not enough, it also has other resources such as photographs or animations , in the event that you have to use this type of content.
Sound Effects for Free
A bank of sound effects without limitations. Sound Effects for Free allows you to download songs in different formats such as MP3 or WAV .
Again we are facing a collaborative platform, where you not only find thousands of effects for your personal or professional use, but you can also contribute your own creations . In this way, you will help the community to grow.
TonoPro
TonoPro is a national online music catalog that has been operating since 1999, a pioneer in the sale of online music in Spain .
It has a series of navigation resources that will help us refine our search to absurd levels . In fact, it is the most pro that you will find in this list. Through a series of slides, faders and buttons that mimic the configuration of a mixing console, we will be able to navigate through its extensive catalog until we find the desired song for our project.
Youtube Audio Library
If your intention is to edit video to upload it to your YouTube channel, you are in luck. The main online video website makes an extensive list of songs and sound effects available to the content creators of its platform so that they do not have to resort to external websites. In the end, everything remains at home.
The catalog that we will find in Youtube Audio Library includes an endless number of songs that we can select by genre, instrument, duration or also the mood. Then, once the track is selected, we can include it in our videos easily and comfortably . It's the nice thing about having a dedicated tool.
ElongSound
ElongSound is a very powerful free sound bank that combines a good interface design, quite intuitive, as well as a library of high-quality effects that will brighten our audiovisual projects.
To find and download sound effects, just use the keyword search or do a category search. Once you have found the audio you want, you can download it in .WAV or .MP3 format without having to open an account on the page .
With this selection, you already have a good amount of resources to start adding music to your videos without fear that they may report or delete your content from the Internet.