Note: If you drag the clip just below the video, you'll see a green line which indicates it's connected to a specific clip. Click and drag the desired sound to the editing bar at the bottom of the iMovie window, below any video clip you've uploaded (try to place it where you want the sound to begin playing alongside the movie). Click the play button to preview a sound effect.Ĥ. Hover your cursor over each sound clip or song to reveal the play button, and click it to listen to the clip. The Music option will give you compatible tracks from your iTunes library, while GarageBand will give you audio clips you've made in the GarageBand app.ģ. On the left, select the source you want to use for your sound: Music, Sound Effects, or GarageBand. Click Audio in the top toolbar of the iMovie window. Tap the plus sign to choose an option.Īlthough adding music on a Mac is still simple, the process is different than using a mobile device.ġ. Once you've selected the one you want to use, tap it and select the plus sign '+' icon to insert it into your project. Select 'Sound Effects' from the list of audio options.Ħ.

How to add music to imovie on iphone