The discovery of new songs or artists has not remained constant; it has changed due to the ever-changing music industry. The “Samples” feature is one of the latest additions to music discovery, purporting to make the overall experience easier.
This application enables users to search for samples applied to a given track to investigate their provenance and source material.
Several listeners learned about the existence of these specific samples, enhancing their listening experience. At the same time, respecting music and its history becomes far easier.
What is the Samples Feature?
This is the basic idea behind the Samples feature, an innovative tool for finding new music. It uses a smart algorithm to select a collection of short music video pieces.
Samples build on some features of the YouTube Music library to recommend new, cheap artists, genres, and songs. The following approach makes music discovery an exclusive and continual fun affair. It is possible by providing an endless array of enthralling new music.
Key Features
Personalized Feed: Collection of short clips of music videos based on selected users’ listening history.
Short-Form Video: Made an ACP of the website and enabled an attractive video teaser of songs for playback.
Vertical Swipe Navigation: You can discover new music with just a single swipe in the vertical direction.
YouTube Shorts Integration: Supplements YouTube Shorts in a way that makes it fun.
Music Discovery familiarizes you with new artists and kinds/tracks of music.
User Interface Changes
Of course, let’s move on to how to modify the user interface associated with the Samples feature.
Old Artist Page Design: The previous layout of the artist page was built around textual content. It includes the artist’s bio, discography, and the top tracks.
New Artist Page Design: All tunings are accomplished for the artist page. The new addition to this page is Samples that make a motion. As for now, it’s focused largely on showing parts of the song or music video for its lyrics. That will allow users to move from one track to another and listen to previews of the tracks.
Similarity to Other List Carousels: The samples on the artist page are the same as the list carousels recently added to the Home feed. For instance, “Quick picks,” “Trending,” and “Long listens.” These carousels also consist of short-form video previews and Scrolling-down options. Therefore, the same interface has been maintained throughout the application.
How to use the feature
For Android Users:
Open the YouTube Music App:
Go to an Artist Page:
Locate the “Samples” Section:
Explore Samples:
For iOS Users:
Open the YouTube Music App:
Visit an Artist Page:
Find the “Samples” Section:
Tap and Listen:
Public Preview and Feedback
Today, samples were introduced to the service as part of the YouTube Music Public Preview. For more information about this and how to join the program, please click the YouTube Music Help Center link.
It is very important to hear your opinions on developing the YouTube Music service. Please also share your feedback about the Sample feature through metrics and modes. Refining this exciting means of sourcing new tunes for subsequent use in the latter will only be useful.
The Climax
Samples are a big step up from listening to new music and adding interactivity. YouTube Music’s goal has been to provide audiences with one of the best ways to listen to music forever. Based on the feedback received, this product will be in an enhanced position.
We will grow this space over time. Please check back for more updates as we strive to make music discovery richer for every user.
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