How to Add Multiple Songs to a Facebook Reel

Want to make your Facebook Reels stop the scroll with an unforgettable soundtrack? Adding multiple songs or audio clips is one of the most effective ways to create dynamic, attention-grabbing videos. This guide will walk you through exactly how to layer different audio tracks to tell a better story and keep your audience hooked from start to finish.

Why Would You Want to Add Multiple Songs to a Reel?

Before we get into the "how," let's quickly touch on the "why." A single trending song can be great, but layering audio adds a whole new level of creative control. Great content creators use multiple tracks to:

• Create Emotional Shifts: You can start with a high-energy, punchy intro song to grab attention and then transition to a slower, more sentimental track as the Reel progresses. This is perfect for before-and-after videos or storytelling content.
• Tell a Story: Think of it like a movie soundtrack. A funny reveal can be punctuated with a comedic sound effect, or a travel montage can blend multiple songs that represent different locations or moods.
• Layer Music and Voiceover: Many Reels feature a person talking over a video. By adding multiple tracks, you can have a soft, atmospheric song playing in the background while your voiceover is the main audio source.
• Stand Out from the Crowd: Most people just pick one song and call it a day. Taking the extra step to create a custom audio mix makes your content instantly more unique and recognizable.

The Two Best Ways to Add Multiple Songs to a Facebook Reel

You have two main paths to achieve this audio-stacking effect. The first uses a built-in Facebook feature that’s slowly rolling out, and the second is a super-reliable workaround that gives you far more creative freedom.

1. Method 1: Using Facebook’s "Add Music" Feature (If Available). Facebook is testing a feature that allows some users to add more than one song directly in the Reel editor. It's simple but limited in functionality and availability.
2. Method 2: Using an External Video Editing App (The Pro Method). This is the recommended route for everyone. Using a free mobile app like CapCut or InShot, you can edit your audio with precision and then upload the final video to Facebook. This method always works and gives you complete control.

We'll cover both, starting with the simpler one and then moving to the more powerful, universal method.

Method 1: How to Use Facebook’s Built-in Dual Music Feature

First, a quick disclaimer: this feature is not available to all users. Facebook often rolls out new tools to small groups of users first, so don't be surprised if you don’t see this option. If you do, here’s how to use it.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Start a New Reel: Open your Facebook app, tap "Create a post," and select "Reel." You can either record a new video on the spot or upload clips from your camera roll.
2. Open the Audio Library: Once your video clips are in the editor timeline, look for the Audio icon (it often looks like a musical note) on the right-hand menu. Tap it.
3. Add Your First Song: Tap "Add Music" to open Facebook's music library. Search for the first song you want to use, select it, and use the slider to choose the specific segment of the song you want for your Reel. Tap "Done."
4. Add a Second Song: This is where the feature reveals itself. After adding the first song, go back to the Audio menu. If you have the feature, you should see an option to "Add Music" again. Tap it, and select your second song. You’ll be able to trim this one as well.
5. Adjust the Timing: The editor will show both audio tracks on your timeline. You can drag them around to adjust where each one starts and stops. For example, you can have the first song play for the first 5 seconds and the second song play for the next 10.
6. Finalize and Post: Add your captions, hashtags, and any other effects, then share your Reel just like you normally would.

Limitations of the Built-in Method

While convenient, this method is pretty basic. You typically can't fade audio in and out for a smooth transition, and a lot of users just haven't received the update yet. If you want more control and a method that just plain works every time, it's time for Method 2.

Method 2: The Ultimate Guide to Layering Audio with a Video Editor

This is the secret sauce for creators who produce highly polished Reels. By preparing your video before you upload it to Facebook, you gain total control over every aspect of your audio mix. For this tutorial, we’ll use CapCut, a powerful and free video editor for iOS and Android, but the steps are very similar in other apps like InShot or VN Video Editor.

A Quick Word on Copyright

When you're using audio from outside of Facebook's licensed library, be mindful of copyright. If you run a business account, stick to royalty-free music from services like Epidemic Sound or Artlist to avoid legal issues. For personal accounts, using copyrighted music might cause Meta to mute your Reel or remove it.

Step-by-Step Guide Using CapCut

Step 1: Get Your Audio Ready

Before you start editing, you need the audio files. If you're using royalty-free music, download the MP3 files to your phone. If you're trying to use a specific sound or song from another source like TikTok or YouTube, you can use a screen recorder app to capture it and save it as a video to your camera roll. CapCut can extract audio from videos, so you don't need the MP3 itself.

Step 2: Start Your Project and Add Your Video

Open CapCut and tap "New Project." Select the video clip(s) you want to use for your Reel and tap "Add." This will place them onto your editing timeline.

Step 3: Add Your First Song

Tap the "Audio" option at the bottom of the screen, then tap "Sounds." From here you can:

• Use a track from CapCut’s own library.
• Tap the folder icon to find music files stored on your phone.
• Tap "Extracted" to pull the sound from a video in your camera roll (like one you screen-recorded).

Once you've selected your first audio clip, it will appear as a separate layer below your video on the timeline.

Step 4: Trim and Position the First Track

Tap on the purple audio clip in your timeline. You'll see white bars at the beginning and end. Drag these bars to trim the audio, so only the part you want to use remains. You can also press and hold the clip to drag it left or right, positioning it exactly where you want it to start playing.

Step 5: Add and Edit Your Second Song

Now, repeat the process. Move the timeline marker (the white vertical line) to where you want the second sound to begin. Tap "Add audio" just below the timeline, and select your second song. It will appear on a new layer.

You can now trim and position this second track independently. Want it to start right after the first song ends? Line them up back-to-back. Want them to overlap a little? Drag one slightly over the other.

Step 6: Fine-Tune Your Mix (The Important Part!)

This is where you go from a basic Reel to a professional-looking one. Tap on an audio clip to select it, then look at the toolbar at the bottom.

• Volume: Tap "Volume" and adjust the slider. This is perfect for layering a voiceover on top of background music. Just turn the volume of the music down to around 10-20% and keep your voiceover at 100%.
• Fades: Tap "Fade." Two sliders will appear for "Fade in" and "Fade out." Add a 0.5 to 1-second fade out on your first track and a similar fade in on your second track for a buttery-smooth transition instead of an abrupt cut.
• Split: Use the "Split" tool to cut an audio clip into two pieces. This is great for removing a section from the middle of a song or timing a sound effect to a specific moment. Just move your timeline marker to where you want to cut, select the audio clip, and tap "Split."

Step 7: Export Your Video

Once your video and multi-track audio are perfectly synced, it’s time to export. Tap the resolution setting at the top of the screen (1080p is perfect for Reels) and set the frame rate to 30. Then, tap the export arrow icon. The final video will save directly to your phone's camera roll.

Step 8: Upload to Facebook Reels

Now, the hard work is done. Open the Facebook app, start a new Reel, and instead of recording, choose your freshly edited video from your gallery. Since your custom audio is already part of the video file, you're all set. Add your caption and publish!

Pro Tip: The Trending Audio "Hack"

What if you want your custom audio mix but also want to potentially leverage the reach of a trending song? Here’s a little trick:

1. Upload your finalized video (with your multi-song audio) to Reels.
2. Tap the "Audio" button inside the Facebook Reels editor and add a currently trending song.
3. Now, tap the "Volume" or mixing option. You will see two volume sliders: one for your "Original Audio" and one for the song you just added.
4. Turn the volume of the trending song all the way down to zero and make sure your "Original Audio" is at 100%.

Your Reel will now be associated with that trending sound in Facebook's system, potentially giving it an algorithmic boost, but viewers will only hear your awesome custom soundtrack.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're one of the lucky few with Facebook's dual music feature or you're using a trusted video editor, adding multiple songs can seriously elevate your Reels. Mastering this skill gives you the creative power to tell better stories, create unique vibes in your videos, and ultimately connect more deeply with your audience.

Of course, crafting the perfect Reel is just one piece of the puzzle. Once you've created your multi-track masterpiece, you need a smart plan for it. As creators and marketers ourselves, we know how time-consuming it can be to manage content across all your social platforms. That’s why we built Postbase with a visual calendar that lets you drag-and-drop your content to plan your entire strategy, especially for video formats like Reels and TikToks. It helps you see the bigger picture so you can focus more on creating awesome content and less on the scheduling grind.