Sad and emotional background music
233 emotional tracks. Tender piano, cello and acoustic guitar for tributes, weddings, charity films and personal stories. Listen free. MP3 & WAV downloads come with Pro and Premium.
- Mysterious Orchestra Fantasy
1:40Ambientcinematic-orchestral, piano, strings
- Mysterious Religious Cello
2:55Cinematicneo-classical, strings, acoustic-guitar
- Mystical Guitar Arpeggio
1:36Rockambient-acoustic, acoustic-guitar, synth
- Mystical Suspense Piano
2:55Cinematicneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Ondes Martenot Ghost Glide
2:54Cinematicambient-acoustic, acoustic-guitar, violin
- Park Bells At Dusk
1:52Cinematicambient-orchestral, synth-pad, strings
- Peaceful Cinematic Folk
2:25Cinematicneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Peaceful Piano Mist
1:36Worldcinematic-ambient, synth-pad, woodwinds
- Peaceful Strings Horizon
3:55Cinematicambient-orchestral, piano, strings
- Pensive Piano Solo
2:21Classicalneo-classical-piano, piano, field-recording
- Psychedelic Effects Guitar
3:00Rockindie-rock, electric-guitar, drums
- Pure Order Ambience
2:25Ambientneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Purring Lullaby Strings
1:34Ambientchamber-orchestra, woodwinds, strings
- Reverb Guitar Practice
1:56Ambientpost-rock, electric-guitar, bass-guitar
- Reverb Tail Chord
1:18Ambientatmospheric-ambient, synth-pad, electric-piano
- Reverent Strings And Harp
2:55Cinematicambient-orchestral, harp, strings
- Sentimental Violin Romance
2:45Cinematicneo-classical-strings, piano, strings
- Shofar Ceremonial Call Religious
1:56Worldorchestral, brass, strings
- Silent Night Strings
2:33Christmasneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Soulful Flute Piano
1:57Ambientneo-classical, piano, flute
- Sunny Day Ending Theme
4:57Popcinematic-orchestral, piano, strings
- Suspenseful String Passage
2:55Cinematicorchestral, strings, woodwinds
- Tender Violin Reverie
4:30Acousticindie-folk, acoustic-guitar, strings
- Weathered Piano Sorrow
2:27Classicalneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Whispering Dolphin Ambience
2:26Cinematiccinematic-electronic, strings, synth
- Windpipe Nature Drone
1:44Cinematichybrid-orchestral, strings, brass
- Wobble Guitar Sketch
1:41Rockpost-rock, electric-guitar, synth
- Wooden Percussion Strings
2:27Cinematicneo-classical, strings, woodwinds
- 30-Second Hopeful Piano
30.0sClassicalneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- 60-Second Wedding Piano
1:00Classicalneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Birthday Slideshow Piano
2:30Birthdayneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Bittersweet Piano And Cello
2:30Valentine’s Dayneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Farewell To School Piano
2:30Graduationneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Fireside Piano And Cello
3:00Thanksgivingcinematic-piano, piano, strings
- Fresh Chapter Guitar Anthem
2:30New Yearindie-folk, acoustic-guitar, strings
- Frosted Harp Orchestral Glow
2:30Christmasepic-orchestral, orchestra, harp
- Golden Fields Orchestral Rise
2:30Thanksgivingorchestral, strings, violin
- Grand Orchestral Finale Outro
20.0sCinematicepic-orchestral, orchestra, strings
- Gratitude Solo Piano
2:00Thanksgivingneo-classical-piano, piano, field-recording
- Love Dream Piano And Strings
2:30Valentine’s Dayneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Love Letter Acoustic Guitar
2:00Valentine’s Dayindie-folk, acoustic-guitar, strings
- Make A Wish Harp
20.0sBirthdayfantasy-ambient, harp, synth-pad
- Milestone Birthday Piano Tribute
2:30Birthdayneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Proud Family Piano And Strings
2:00Graduationneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Slow Dance Electric Piano Soul
2:30Valentine’s Daysmooth-jazz, acoustic-guitar, electric-piano
- Soulful Gratitude Piano Groove
2:00Thanksgivingsmooth-jazz, piano, brass
- Stately Graduation Orchestra
2:00Graduationepic-orchestral, orchestra, strings
- Tender Cello Love Theme
3:00Valentine’s Dayneo-classical, cello, strings
- Tender Christmas Piano Reverie
2:30Christmasneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Tender Piano Outro
14.9sClassicalneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Year End Reflection Piano
3:00New Yearambient-orchestral, strings, piano
- Year In Review Solo Piano
2:00New Yearneo-classical-piano, piano, strings
- Yearbook Memories Lo-Fi
2:00Graduationlo-fi-hip-hop, electric-piano, drums
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Using emotional music
Let it breathe
Emotional pieces work when they have room. Start the music a few seconds before the moment it is meant to carry, not on it.
Sad or hopeful?
Minor-key piano reads as sad; the same instruments in a major key read as hopeful. Listen to the last 20 seconds — that is the note the viewer leaves on.
Emotional music FAQ
Is this emotional music free?
Free to listen, with no account. MP3 and WAV downloads come with Pro and Premium, and cover commercial use too, such as monetized videos, ads (including paid ad campaigns), client work, apps and games.
Can I use it in a monetized YouTube video?
Yes, on Pro or above. Downloads on Pro and Premium cover monetized videos. Sonilo does not register library tracks with YouTube Content ID.
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What if I can’t find the right emotional track?
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License
Listen to every track in this library for free. Downloading a track comes with Pro and Premium, and covers personal and commercial use: ads (including paid ad campaigns), client work, and monetized or sponsored content, with no revenue cap. Sonilo does not register library tracks with YouTube Content ID. On Pro and above you can also get a license certificate for any track here. Use a track only as part of a larger work of your own. You may not sell, share or give away the files on their own, bundle them into sound, sample or music packs, or upload them to other stock or library sites.
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