How to add a music player in Blogspot
Since this archived post
was written in 2007, web design and Blogger templates have changed
immensely. The development of HTML5 and
In preparation for explaining how to podcast with Blogger, this tutorial explains how to easily add an HTML5 mp3/audio player to your blog posts or layout. No JavaScript, Flash or plugins are required, and with a fallback for older browsers which don't support the player.
I've even created a simple form to generate basic tags for you! Adding music to your Blogspot site has never been so easy!
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In preparation for explaining how to podcast with Blogger, this tutorial explains how to easily add an HTML5 mp3/audio player to your blog posts or layout. No JavaScript, Flash or plugins are required, and with a fallback for older browsers which don't support the player.
I've even created a simple form to generate basic tags for you! Adding music to your Blogspot site has never been so easy!
Basic HTML5 Audio Tags Explained
TheIn the example above, all code related to the audio player is wrapped in
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If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
By retaining the controls attribute, you give visitors the option to stop or resume audio playback if they choose.
To loop audio (specify that the audio will start over again, every time it is finished), include the loop element in the
If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Hosting files for your audio player
Blogger does not allow us to upload or host audio files, so in order to add an audio player you will need to find a host for your mp3/ogg files.While Blogger Help suggests hosting providers which offer free and premium packages, I anticipate most of you would prefer a simple free solution, so here are a few suggestions:
- Link to public domain audio files which allow hotlinking, such as this collection of classical music on Wikipedia
- Upload files to your Public folder on Dropbox
- Host files on Google sites
Once you have uploaded your audio files, make a note of the direct link to the file which you'll need to add in the code for your audio player.
How to add a music player to a blog post
While using the compose tab, write the main content of your post
as normal, then place your cursor where you would like the audio player
to appear. Then use one of the example code snippets above (substituting
the direct link to your audio file) or use the code generator below and paste into your blog post.
Be sure to check the Interpret Typed HTML option on the post Options in the right side of the post editor, otherwise the raw code for your player will be displayed instead!
Alternatively, switch to the HTML mode when composing a post and paste your code as HTML.
Alternatively, switch to the HTML mode when composing a post and paste your code as HTML.
Add an audio player gadget to Blogger
You could use the methods above and paste your code into an HTML/JavaScript gadget in your Blogger layout.
Or for a faster, easier option, use the tool below to automatically add a gadget to your template:
Or for a faster, easier option, use the tool below to automatically add a gadget to your template:
Did you find this post useful?
I hope this tutorial for adding a simple HTML5 music player to your blog
has been useful for you. In the next week I'll be following up with a
tutorial for podcasting with Blogger, so if you have any suggestions or
comments about this post please feel free to leave your comments below.
Credits:
- Audio icon by Alexandre Moore
- Ave Maria audio file via Wikipedia
Author: Amanda Kennedy
Amanda is a professional blogger and web designer living in Sheffield, United Kingdom.In addition to curating Blogger Buster, you can find Amanda on Twitter, Facebook or add her to your circle on Google+.
