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<h2>Why music choice matters</h2>
<p>Music sets the tone, creates pacing, and helps viewers feel what you want them to feel.</p>
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<h3>1) Define your story goal</h3>
<p>Is it <strong>fun</strong>, <strong>dramatic</strong>, <strong>inspirational</strong>? Your goal narrows down genre and mood.</p>
<h3>2) Match tempo to cuts</h3>
<p>Fast cuts → higher BPM. Slow visuals → space and atmosphere.</p>
<h3>3) Watch out for vocals</h3>
<p>Dialogue-heavy scenes usually prefer instrumentals to avoid conflicts.</p>
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<p>Tip: Test 2–3 tracks against the <strong>same</strong> 10–15 second clip. The best one becomes obvious.</p>
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A quick framework to pick music that fits your story, platform, and pacing.