All the Best Alexa Music Commands

With a few simple music commands, you can have your Echo play music from different streaming services, play songs from your favorite artists, or find music based on your mood.

If you’re a music lover, you’re going to love these Alexa music commands. With just a few simple words, you can have your Echo play any kind of music you want, control the volume, playback commands, etc. Whether you’re in the mood for some classic rock, country, or pop hits, Alexa has got you covered.

This article will cover some of the best Alexa music commands to get you started:

How to Play Music on Alexa

To play music on Alexa, you have to connect it to a music streaming service. There are many different services that you can use, including Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and more.

To connect your Echo to a music streaming service:

• Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet
• Select Settings > Music & Podcasts.
• Click “Link New Service,” Then, select the music streaming service you want to use.
• Click “Enable to use”, and enter your username and password.
• Tap “Done” when the streaming service is linked with your account.

Commands for Playing Music

Now that your Echo is connected to a music streaming service, it’s time to start using those Alexa music commands. To control the music that’s playing, select a genre, artist, or album, follow these commands:

How to Control Playback

“Alexa, play” – Plays music from the default service

“Alexa, pause” – Pauses the current song

“Alexa, resume” – Resumes the current song

“Alexa, stop” – Stops the music completely

“Alexa, next track” – Skips to the next song

“Alexa, previous track” – Goes back to the previous song

“Alexa, shuffle music.” –  Plays music in a random order

“Alexa, turn repeat on” –  Plays the current song again

“Alexa, turn repeat off” – Stops playing the current song again

How to Control Music Volume

To control the volume, you can use the following commands:

“Alexa, turn up the volume.”

“Alexa, turn down the volume.”

” Alexa, set the volume to __.” – Sets the volume to a specific level

For example, “Alexa, set the volume to 50%.”

You can also ask Alexa to mute or unmute your Echo. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, mute my Echo.”

“Alexa, unmute my Echo.”

Playing Music from Different Streaming Platforms

If you want to specify a streaming service other than the default platform set, you can use the following command:

“Alexa, play music from ____” – Plays music from the specific service

For example, “Alexa, play music from Amazon Prime Music.”

How to Play Music Based on Mood/Activity

You can also ask Alexa to play music based on your mood or current activity. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, play music for a party.”

“Alexa, play music for studying.”

“Alexa, play music for relaxation.”

“Alexa, play music for working out.”

How to Select Genre/Artist

You can also ask Alexa to play music from a specific genre. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, play country music.”

“Alexa, play rock music.”

“Alexa, play jazz music.”

You can also ask Alexa to play a specific album or artist. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, play the new Taylor Swift album.”

“Alexa, play music by the Beatles.”

“Alexa, play the song ‘Let it Go’ from the movie ‘Frozen.'”

“Alexa, play the soundtrack to ‘The Lion King.”

Creating Playlists

Alexa can create a custom playlist using the following commands:

“Alexa, create a party playlist.”

“Alexa, create a study playlist.”

“Alexa, create a relaxation playlist.”

Playing Songs From Your Music Library

You can also ask Alexa to play music from your Music library. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, play the album ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson.”

“Alexa, play the playlist ‘Beach Party.'”

“Alexa, play the station ‘Jazz Funk.'”

You can also ask Alexa to create a radio station based on a genre or artist. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, create a station for rock music.”

” Alexa, create a station for Justin Bieber.”

Playing Different Versions of a Song

Alexa can also play a different version of the same song. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, play the remix of ‘Despacito.'”

” Alexa, play the acoustic version of ‘Shape of You.'”

” Alexa, play the club mix of ‘Havana.'”

Play Songs for a Certain Period

You can also ask Alexa to play music from a specific period. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, play music from the 1950s.”

” Alexa, play top songs  from the 2000s.”

” Alexa, play music from 2010-present.”

Play Music on Different Devices

Alexa can also play on various devices in your home. Here are a few examples:

” Alexa, play music on the living room TV.”

” Alexa, play music on the kitchen Echo.”

Find Information About a Song

You can also ask Alexa about a song. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, who sings this song?”

“Alexa, what’s the name of this song?”

” Alexa, when was [song name] released?”

“Alexa, who is the lead singer of this [band]?”

Playing Popular Songs

If you want Alexa to play popular songs trending in a region, you can ask her to play the “top hits” playlist. Here are a few examples:

“Alexa, play the top hits playlist.”

“Alexa, play top songs in the US.”

” Alexa, play the top songs in New York.”

” Alexa, play the top hits in Canada.”

Alexa can also play songs based on locality. For example;

“Alexa, play Mexican music.”

“Alexa, play Indian music.”

” Alexa, play Japanese music.”

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a way to liven up your party or just want some background music while you work, Alexa has got you covered. You now know how to ask Alexa to play music and how she will respond depending on your request. With over 100 different music commands, you can find the perfect song for any occasion. 

You can also ask Alexa to create custom playlists based on your mood or activity. Some examples include: playing heavy metal music, music by The Beatles, or telling Alexa to play Taylor Swift’s new album. So, whether you’re in the mood for a country ballad or want to dance to some pop music, Alexa has the perfect playlist.