How to Record a Song in Windows Movie Maker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start Windows and go to Start > Programs.

   On most Windows computers, you should see an icon that says "Windows Movie Maker".
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   Step 2: Look at the panel on the left side that says "Import Pictures".

   Click it, import a picture from your computer, and then take the picture you imported and drag it into the timeline. , Once imported, drag that into the timeline where it says audio.
   
   Once the audio is in the timeline, click on it and move it up and put it right after your picture. ,, Drag the file down to the timeline for audio and click on the front part of the file.
   
   Once you have clicked on the front of file, get rid of the picture. ,,,, Once finished rapping, click done and save the file; it will automatically put the audio you just recorded right below the beat.
   
   Repeat those steps for other verses. ,, Instead of saving as a .WMV (video) file, it will save as a .WMA (audio) file. ,
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   Step 3: Click "Import Audio" and import the beat you want to use.

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   Step 4: Click "Save to Computer" and save the video to your computer.

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   Step 5: Click on Import Video on the panel

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   Step 6: and import the file you just saved.

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   Step 7: Put the file back in the video timeline.

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   Step 8: Click on the Timeline tab and go to the option that says Narrate Timeline.

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   Step 9: Take the little green needle on the timeline and fast-forward to a few seconds before where you want to start.

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    Step 10: Plug in some earphones and your microphone

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    Step 11: click narrate

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    Step 12: and record your verse.

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    Step 13: Click Save to My Computer once you're done and save the file.

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    Step 14: Import the file back into the timeline for audio and save to your computer.

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    Step 15: Finished.

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