How to Add Two Songs to a TikTok Video

Putting two different songs in one TikTok video opens up a whole new level of creative possibilities, separating your content from the endless scroll of single-sound clips. Whether you're making a hilarious mashup, layering background music with a sound effect, or creating a dramatic audio shift, mastering this skill is a game-changer. This guide breaks down exactly how to combine two sounds in your TikToks using a few different methods, from the super quick to the fully professional.

Why Would You Want to Add Two Sounds to a TikTok?

Before we get into the "how," let's cover the "why." A single trending sound can be great, but mixing two can tell a more complex story. Here’s what you can achieve:

• Create Hilarious Mashups: Combine two completely unrelated songs that somehow work perfectly together. Think confident pop anthem lyrics over a mellow indie beat.
• Build a Narrative Arc: Start with a sad, slow song and abruptly switch to an upbeat, energetic track to signal a plot twist or a change in mood. This is perfect for before-and-after transformations or funny reveals.
• Layer Ambiance and Action: Use one sound as a subtle, instrumental backing track and layer a popular trending audio, dialogue, or sound effect over the top. This adds depth and a professional feel to your video.
• Dialogue Over Music: Place a movie quote or a funny piece of dialogue over a cinematic score to create your own unique scene.

In short, it’s about making content that is uniquely yours. You're not just borrowing a sound, you're creating a new one altogether.

The Pro Method: Using a Third-Party Video Editor (The Best Way)

For total creative freedom and the cleanest result, using a mobile video editing app is the way to go. This method lets you perfectly time your audio layers, adjust their individual volumes, and create seamless transitions. Apps like CapCut (made by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance), InShot, or VN Video Editor are perfect for this. We’ll use CapCut for this walkthrough because of its tight integration with TikTok.

Step 1: Download the Sounds You Need

First, you need to get the audio files from TikTok onto your phone. The easiest way to do this without worrying about sketchy websites is to simply screen record them.

1. Find the first video on TikTok that uses the sound you want.
2. Open your phone’s control center and hit the screen record button.
3. Play the video for at least a few seconds to capture the audio clearly. Stop recording.
4. Repeat the process for the second sound you want to use.

You’ll now have two videos in your camera roll that exist purely to be sources for your audio.

Step 2: Import and Layer Your Audio in CapCut

Now, it's time to build your masterpiece. Open CapCut and follow these steps:

1. Start a New Project: Tap "New Project" and select the actual video footage you want to use for your TikTok. Tap "Add."
2. Mute Your Original Clip: Your video probably has unwanted noise on it. Tap on the video clip in the timeline at the bottom, and then tap the "Mute" icon in the toolbar.
3. Add Your First Sound:
   • In the main toolbar at the bottom, tap "Audio."
   • Select "Extracted."
   • Choose the first screen-recorded video you saved. CapCut will pull the sound from that video and add it as a new purple layer in your timeline.
4. Add Your Second Sound:
   • Tap the back arrow to return to the main audio menu, then tap "Audio" and "Extracted" again.
   • This time, select your second screen-recorded video. This will add the second sound as another audio layer on your timeline, directly below the first one.

You now have your video clip and two separate audio tracks ready for editing.

Step 3: Edit, Time, and Mix the Sounds

This is where the magic happens. On your CapCut timeline, you can manipulate each audio track independently.

• Trimming and Moving: Tap and hold an audio clip to drag it left or right, lining it up exactly where you want it to start. Drag the white handles at either end of the clip to trim it down to just the part you need.
• Adjusting Volume: This is the most important part. Tap on an audio track, then select "Volume" from the bottom toolbar. If one song is a background track, you might turn it down to 15–20. If another is dialogue, you’ll probably keep it at 100. Play around until they sound balanced, not like a jumbled mess.
• Creating Fades: For a smoother entrance or exit, tap on an audio clip and select "Fade" from the toolbar. You can set a "Fade in duration" and "Fade out duration" to ease the sounds in and out.
• Splitting a Clip: To make a sound start or stop abruptly, move the white playhead line to the exact point you want the cut to happen, tap the audio clip, and select "Split." Now you can delete the unwanted portion or adjust its volume independently.

Step 4: Export and Upload to TikTok

Once your video looks and sounds perfect, it's time to share it.

1. Tap the export icon in the top right corner of CapCut (it looks like an arrow pointing up). Let the video save to your phone.
2. Open TikTok and tap the "+" button to create a new post.
3. Instead of recording, tap the "Upload" button and select the video you just exported from CapCut.
4. Write your caption, add hashtags, and post. Because you uploaded a video with embedded audio, it will appear on TikTok as an "Original Sound." It’s good practice to credit the creators of the original sounds in your caption (e.g., “sounds via @username1 and @username2”).

The Fast Method: Using the "Add Sound" Glitch (Unofficial)

If you need something quick and don’t need pixel-perfect precision, there's a workaround within the TikTok app itself. Keep in mind, this is more of a glitch than a feature, so it might not always work or could be removed in a future update. It doesn't allow you to mix volumes or edit the sounds independently, but it does let you play two sounds at once.

Here's how to do it:

1. Record or Upload Your Video: Start by getting your video clip into the TikTok editor as you normally would.
2. Add Your First Sound: Tap "Add sound" at the top of the screen and choose your first song or audio clip.
3. Find Your Second Sound: Go back to the "Add sound" screen. Search for your second sound, but instead of selecting it, use the sharing option to add it to your "Favorites."
4. Perform the Workaround: Now, go back and select a third, completely random sound and apply it to your video. This will temporarily replace your first selection. Go into "Add Sound" one final time, navigate to your Favorites, and select the second sound you saved. If the glitch works, it will play your selection over the track you initially chose. You must tap the checkmark quickly to apply the change.

This method is clunky and can be unreliable, but for a simple layering task, it can sometimes work in a pinch.

Method 3: Sequencing Two Sounds in the TikTok Editor

What if you don't want the sounds to overlap, but rather play one after another? TikTok's standard editor is actually perfect for this.

1. Add Your First Clip and Sound: Record or upload the first part of your video. Select "Add sound" and choose the audio you want for this first section.
2. Trim the Sound: Tap the "Edit" button (or the scissors icon if you're on the sounds page). Trim the sound to only cover the first clip.
3. Add a Second Clip and Replace the Sound: Go back to the main editor and add your second video clip. Now, go back into the "Edit" timeline view. Tap on the second clip. In the options at the bottom, find "Replace Sound." This lets you add a completely different audio track just for that specific video clip.

Your timeline will now have two distinct video clips, each with its own dedicated sound. This creates a clean audio transition from one scene to the next without any overlap.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're using a quick glitch in the app, meticulously sequencing audio in the editor, or going for full creative control with a tool like CapCut, adding multiple sounds to a single TikTok fundamentally elevates what you can create. This technique allows you to craft more intricate stories, produce funnier mashups, and design content that stops the scroll by being unexpected and original.

Putting in the effort to create dynamic videos is incredibly rewarding, but the work doesn't stop once you hit export. We created Postbase because managing the finished product should be the easy part. Our visual calendar helps you see your entire content strategy at a glance, so you can plan exactly when each of your beautifully edited videos should go live. Instead of jumping between apps, you can schedule once to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, and rest assured that your hard work will publish reliably every single time.

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