How to Make a Reel on Facebook with Music

Making a Facebook Reel with the perfect music is one of the fastest ways to grab attention, jump on a trend, and boost your engagement. This guide is your complete, step-by-step walkthrough for creating music-driven Reels that connect with your audience, from choosing your video clips to publishing your finished masterpiece.

First, Why Music in Your Facebook Reels is a Game-Changer

Before jumping into the creator studio, it's good to understand why music is so powerful here. It's not just background noise, it's a strategic tool. The right audio track can stop a user's scroll, communicate an emotion instantly, and make your content feel professionally produced. More importantly, using trending audio helps Facebook’s algorithm show your Reel to a wider audience who is already engaging with that sound. It hooks viewers in, drastically increases watch time, and gives your content a real shot at going viral.

Where to Find the Facebook Reels Creator

Meta makes it pretty easy to start a Reel, but you have a few different entry points depending on where you are in the app. Knowing these will save you from aimless tapping.

• From Your News Feed: This is the most common spot. Look for the "Reels" section in your feed, you'll often see a "Create" button or an icon with a camera symbol next to your profile picture.
• From Your Profile: Navigate to your personal profile or business page. Below your profile picture and name, you'll find a menu with options like "Posts," "About," and "Photos." "Reels" will be one of them. Tap it, and you'll see a "Create Reel" button.
• From Facebook Watch: While scrolling through Reels in the Facebook Watch tab, you'll see a camera icon in the top-right corner. Tapping this will take you straight to the Reels creator.

No matter which path you take, you’ll end up in the same Reels creation interface. Now, you’re ready to start building.

How to Make a Reel on Facebook with Music: Step-by-Step

Once you're in the Reels editor, the process is straightforward. Let's walk through each stage of creating your video, focusing specifically on adding and editing music to make your Reel shine.

Step 1: Choose Your Visuals (Videos or Photos)

You have two options for the visual part of your Reel:

• Record on the spot: Point your camera and press the large record button at the bottom of the screen. You can record one long video or shoot multiple short clips in sequence. The editor will automatically stitch them together.
• Upload from your camera roll: Tap the button in the bottom-left corner to access your phone's gallery. You can select one or more video clips and photos to combine into your Reel. This is perfect for when you’ve already shot your content and just need to edit it.

Step 2: Find and Add the Perfect Sound

This is where your Reel comes to life. On the right-hand side of the editor screen, you’ll see a vertical toolbar. Tap the "Audio" button (it looks like a musical note). This opens up Facebook's extensive music library.

Here’s how to navigate it:

• For You: This tab shows music recommendations based on your activity and what’s currently popular. It's a goldmine for finding trending sounds.
• Browse: This section lets you look through music by genre, mood, or other categories. It’s useful if you have a specific vibe in mind but not a particular song.
• Search Bar: Use the search bar at the top to find a specific artist or song title.
• Saved Audio: While scrolling through Facebook, if you hear audio you love on another Reel, you can tap the sound name at the bottom and hit "Save Audio." It will appear here, ready for you to use later.

A Quick Note on Business Accounts: Professional or business accounts may have access to a different library – the Meta Sound Collection of royalty-free music – instead of popular commercial tracks. This is to protect businesses from copyright issues. While you might not find the latest pop hit, this library is full of high-quality tracks that still work great.

Step 3: Edit and Sync Your Music

Once you've selected a song, a timeline slider will appear at the bottom of the screen. This is your audio editor. You can drag the slider left and right to select the exact part of the song you want to use. This is powerful for aligning a beat drop with a visual transition or using the most iconic line from a song.

After choosing your clips and your audio, Facebook often presents a "Sync" option. This feature is amazing, it automatically analyzes the beat of your chosen song and chops your video clips to match the rhythm. For a quick, high-energy Reel, the Sync tool can do much of the heavy lifting for you.

If you prefer to edit manually, you can tap "Edit Clip" to trim your individual video segments and time them to the music yourself.

Step 4: Use the Editor Tools to Enhance Your Reel

With your visuals and audio in place, it's time to add personality. The vertical toolbar on the right side of the screen offers a suite of editing features:

• Text: Add text overlays. You can change fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Best of all, you can set the timing for when text appears and disappears, making it pop up in sync with lyrics or beats.
• Effects: This opens a gallery of AR filters and visual styles. You can find everything from simple color corrections to trendy "Green Screen" effects that let you place yourself in front of a background image or video.
• Stickers: Add GIFs, polls, quizzes, or emojis to make your Reel more interactive and engaging.
• Voiceover: Want to narrate your video? You can record a voiceover here. In the "Audio" section, you'll be able to adjust the volume of your voiceover and the background music independently so one doesn't overpower the other.

Experiment with these tools. Even simple text timed perfectly to the music can make a Reel feel dynamic and keep viewers watching.

Step 5: Write a Great Caption and Finalize Settings

You’re almost done! On the final screen before publishing, you'll be prompted to "Describe your reel..." This is your chance to write a compelling caption.

• Keep it short and punchy. Your caption should add context or ask a question to encourage comments.
• Add relevant hashtags. Use a mix of broad hashtags (like #DIY or #Baking) and niche-specific ones to help people find your content. You can also add a hashtag related to the audio trend if you're participating in one.
• Tag people or brands. If your Reel features anyone else, tag their account.
• Set your audience. You can choose to share your Reel publicly, only with friends, or with a custom list. For brands and creators aiming for maximum reach, "Public" is almost always the right choice.

Step 6: Share Your Reel!

Once you've double-checked everything, hit the "Share Reel" button at the bottom. Congratulations, your music-powered Reel is now live! Facebook will start showing it to your followers and potentially a wider audience based on its algorithm.

Three Pro Tips to Level Up Your Facebook Reels

Creating a basic Reel is easy. Creating one that people stop and re-watch takes a little extra thought. Here are a few tips to make your content stand out.

1. Lean into Trending Audio Immediately

Timing is everything on social media. When you hear a sound starting to pop up everywhere, don't wait. Jump on the trend while it's still climbing in popularity. The algorithm prioritizes content using these sounds, giving you a built-in visibility boost. Save a few trending audios during your daily scroll so you're ready when inspiration strikes.

2. Match Visual Transitions to the Beat

The most satisfying Reels have a sense of rhythm. Pay close attention to your chosen audio and time your visual changes - like a clip cut, text appearing, or a physical action in the video - to align with major beats or musical shifts. This makes the viewing experience seamless and incredibly addictive to watch.

3. Use the Music to Tell a Story

Don't just slap a song onto a random video. Think about the feeling the music evokes. Is it nostalgic, high-energy, funny, or emotional? Let that feeling guide your visual storytelling. A fast-paced, upbeat track is perfect for a quick tutorial or a time-lapse, while a slower, more cinematic song works well for a scenic view or an emotional message.

Final Thoughts

From finding the creator tool to fine-tuning your audio, crafting a Facebook Reel with music is a simple process that makes a huge impact on your social media presence. By following these steps and adding your own creative spin, you can produce compelling video content that stops the scroll, grows your audience, and builds a stronger brand connection.

Of course, making great Reels is only half the battle. Staying consistent is where many accounts struggle. When we started building Postbase, we were tired of how clunky and outdated most social media tools felt, especially when it came to managing modern content like Reels and TikToks. We designed it from the ground up to let you visually plan your content calendar and reliably schedule all your short-form videos across every platform from one place, ensuring your creative momentum never gets lost in a messy workflow.