Instagram Reels Scripts for Song Teases | 20 Ready to Use Templates

This is your cheat sheet to make people stop scrolling and hit repeat. You made a banger. Now you need six seconds of video that turns strangers into listeners and listeners into superfans. Here you get 20 ready to use scripts that you can copy paste record and publish tonight. Each script includes what to say on camera caption ideas quick shot instructions and a recommended slice of your song to use.

This guide is written for artists who want results without wasting time. We explain any jargon you might see and give real life examples so you can picture the Reel before you hit record. Keep the energy high keep the hook obvious and use the CTA that actually works.

Why Instagram Reels Work for Song Teases

Reels reward immediacy. Short video makes people feel like they discovered something. That discovery feeling is your secret weapon. A great song tease does three things in the first three seconds.

• It arrests attention with a strong visual or line you can say while someone is still scrolling.
• It gives a sonic hook the part of your song people will hum later.
• It tells the viewer exactly what to do next with a clear CTA. CTA means call to action. That is the line that asks the viewer to do something like follow stream pre save or share.

Terms explained

• CTA means call to action. It tells fans what to do like follow or pre save. A pre save is a link people use to schedule a song to appear in their streaming library when it drops. It is like RSVPing to a party for your track.
• UGC means user generated content. These are videos fans make using your song. UGC is gold because it spreads your track without you asking for covers.
• POV means point of view. A POV Reel makes the viewer imagine they are part of the scene. It is usually shot from chest level or with a selfie cam to feel personal.
• BPM means beats per minute. It tells you the pace of the song. Faster BPM means more energy for quick cuts.

Anatomy of a Great Song Tease Reel

Every winning Reel has the same elements. Use them as a checklist before you post.

• First two seconds Grab attention with a visual or line that makes someone stop. Could be a bold face or a weird shot.
• Next two to four seconds Drop your hook or the most melodic part of the song. Keep it simple and repeatable.
• Last second Clear CTA. Tell them to save follow or use your sound.
• Caption Reinforce the CTA and add hashtags. The caption should make the action trivial to do.

How to Choose the Slice of Your Song

Pick the moment that says the title or the emotional punch line. If your track has a chorus pick the chorus. If the chorus is long cut a three to six second fragment that includes the title or the most singable syllables.

Examples of good picks

• Two note motif that is instantly recognizable
• One line with a hooky word you can repeat
• A rhythmic chant or clap pattern that matches a visual edit

Match the BPM to your edit style

• 60 to 90 BPM works for slow mo and cinematic reveals
• 90 to 120 BPM fits mid tempo grooves and sing along moments
• 120 plus BPM is for high energy cuts dance loops and comedic punches

How to Film Reels That Convert

Technical stuff does not need to be fancy. Use natural light a steady hand or a cheap tripod and keep the audio loud and clean. Here are quick tips that actually move numbers.

• Record the song into your phone speakers while you record video so the sound on the Reel is the actual track. This avoids sync problems and keeps the audio loud.
• Frame for faces. Most people watch with sound on but they also watch with their eyes. Center your face or your object of focus.
• Use jump cuts. They maintain energy. Cut on movement to hide edits.
• Include one surprise. A moment of humor or vulnerability will earn saves and comments.

CTA That Actually Works

Stop using vague CTAs like check out my song. Use one of these instead and pair it with a link in bio or a link sticker.

• Pre save on Spotify now link in bio
• Use this sound in your video and tag me for a repost
• Tap follow to hear the full chorus on release day
• Comment with your favorite lyric and I might name a fan in the credits

Editing and Caption Hacks

Keep captions short and snackable. Use line breaks and emojis where appropriate. Save detailed information for the first comment if you need longer links or full credits.

• Caption example: "Out now for pre save link in bio. This chorus was written on a bus at 2 AM."
• Use 3 to 5 hashtags. Too many looks like spam.
• First comment can hold track credits link and long CTA text. That reduces clutter in the caption.

20 Plug and Play Scripts

Below are 20 ready to use scripts. Each one includes the lines to say on camera the caption idea shot suggestions and a suggested slice of the song. Replace the bracketed text with your words. Record them exactly or tweak to fit your vibe. Use the same energy you have on stage and act like the camera owes you money.

Script 1: The Window Look

Length: 10 seconds

On camera: "I wrote this at 3 AM watching buses. This is the chorus. Play it loud." Then nod head to beat.

Caption: "Chorus sneak peek. Pre save link in bio if this stuck in your head."

Shot idea: Shot through a window, face in soft focus, city lights behind. Slow push in on the final lyric.

Music slice: Chorus line that includes the title 0:42 to 0:48 or anywhere the hook sits.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 2: The Before and After

Length: 12 seconds

On camera: Hold up two photos. "Before I wrote this I thought the worst. After I wrote it I laughed. Here is the part I mean." Then play the hook.

Caption: "A tiny therapy session set to music. Pre save if you needed this today."

Shot idea: Quick cuts between the photos and a close up of you singing the hook in the last second.

Music slice: Hook phrase with emotional turn 0:32 to 0:38.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 3: POV You Found It

Length: 8 seconds

On camera: POV to camera. Whisper "You found it" then cut to the loud chorus line.

Caption: "Secret chorus reveal. Use this sound if you want the chorus in your head all day."

Shot idea: Selfie cam with dramatic mouth close up. Quick switch to full face for chorus.

Music slice: Two bar hook that repeats 0:10 to 0:16.

CTA: Use this sound and tag me

Script 4: The One Word Hook

Length: 7 seconds

On camera: Hold finger up. Say one word from the chorus like "Stay" then cut to the major singable moment repeating that word.

Caption: "One word. Infinite feelings. Pre save link in bio."

Shot idea: Close up on lips when you say the word then wide shot for the chorus.

Music slice: The repeated title word 0:20 to 0:26.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 5: The Confession

Length: 15 seconds

On camera: "I stole a melody from a sound that woke me up. I turned it into a song. Here is the chorus." Smile then sing.

Caption: "This one came from a weird place. Drop a comment if you are into late night songs."

Shot idea: Soft lit bedroom, you in bed seeing the camera like you are confessing to a friend.

Music slice: Chorus with the memorable melodic hit 0:45 to 0:53.

CTA: Comment if late night songs hit you

Script 6: The Challenge

Length: 10 seconds

On camera: "I bet you can not get this line out of your head. Try me." Then play the hook twice.

Caption: "If it gets stuck you must pre save. Okay that was a joke but also link in bio."

Shot idea: Two quick angles one neutral one close up on lips while you sing the hook.

Music slice: Two repeat lines of the chorus 0:30 to 0:36.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 7: The Lyric Drop

Length: 9 seconds

On camera: Show a sticky note with the lyric. Read it. Then sing it for real with backing track.

Caption: "Wrote this because I could not say it out loud. Tag someone who needs to hear it."

Shot idea: Handheld sticky note reveal then quick cut to you singing in front of a mic.

Music slice: The exact lyric line that makes the chorus work 0:50 to 0:56.

CTA: Tag someone who needs this

Script 8: The Joke to Soul

Length: 12 seconds

On camera: Start joking like "I had a salad and then wrote a breakup song" then flip to serious and sing the hook.

Caption: "Mood swing included. This one lands hard."

Shot idea: Quick comedic cut then smooth cinematic shot for the chorus.

Music slice: Hook with emotional chord change 0:35 to 0:41.

CTA: Follow for more weird turns

Script 9: The Studio Tease

Length: 11 seconds

On camera: Hold a pair of headphones. "I made this in three hours. Here is the chorus I could not stop laughing about." Sing hook.

Caption: "Studio session chaos turned into a song. Full release soon. Link in bio for pre save."

Shot idea: Studio console b roll and a vocal booth shot when you sing.

Music slice: High energy chorus 0:16 to 0:22.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 10: The Crowd Promise

Length: 9 seconds

On camera: "When we sing this live I will point at you. Here is the part we will scream." Then sing hook.

Caption: "Imagining the crowd already. Pre save to learn the words first."

Shot idea: Stage lights filter and you lip syncing the chorus with a pretend mic.

Music slice: The chant or shoutable part of chorus 0:12 to 0:18.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 11: The Dance Move

Length: 8 seconds

On camera: Show one simple choreography move. "Try this on the chorus." Then play the slice and do the move twice.

Caption: "Dance challenge. Do the move and tag me. I will repost the best one."

Shot idea: Full body shot with good floor lighting. Keep the move simple and repeatable.

Music slice: Percussive hook or beat drop 0:28 to 0:34.

CTA: Tag me to be reposted

Script 12: The Two Voice Trick

Length: 10 seconds

On camera: Sing a harmony line then switch to the main hook. Use quick cut to show both parts.

Caption: "Two voices one heart. Pre save if you want to hear the rest."

Shot idea: Split screen or quick costume swap to make it obvious you are singing two parts.

Music slice: Harmony first then main hook 0:40 to 0:46.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 13: The Remix Tease

Length: 12 seconds

On camera: "This is the remix I keep in my head. If you like it I will make it real." Play a remixed hook version.

Caption: "Vote in the comments remix or original."

Shot idea: Neon lights and strobe like a club teaser. Quick jump cuts to the beat.

Music slice: Hook with added percussion or effect to sound like a remix 0:18 to 0:24.

CTA: Comment remix or original

Script 14: The Backstory Voice Over

Length: 13 seconds

On camera: Voice over as you show old footage. "This lyric was written after this exact moment." Then play the chorus over the footage.

Caption: "Real life footage. Real feelings. Pre save if you relate."

Shot idea: Old phone clips or photos while the hook plays under the voice over then full chorus at the end.

Music slice: Chorus or bridge snippet that matches the story 0:55 to 1:00.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 15: The Reverse Build

Length: 14 seconds

On camera: Start with the chorus then reverse the clip to show the lyric writing moment. Text overlay reads how it started then how it landed.

Caption: "How a line becomes a chorus. Tag a friend who writes songs."

Shot idea: Reverse edit and then a stable forward shot for the chorus.

Music slice: Chorus followed by a short lyrical pre chorus 0:34 to 0:48.

CTA: Tag a friend who writes

Script 16: The Fan Reaction

Length: 10 seconds

On camera: Show a fan voice message or DM blur. "This DM made me finish the chorus." Then play the hook.

Caption: "Thank you for the vibes. Want to be featured? DM me a reaction."

Shot idea: Show the DM on screen then cut to you singing the hook with a smile.

Music slice: The emotional chorus 0:44 to 0:50.

CTA: DM me reaction to be featured

Script 17: The Minimalist Close Up

Length: 7 seconds

On camera: Extreme close up on mouth. Whisper first word then blast the chorus in the next shot.

Caption: "Close enough to your ear. Pre save if you want the full whisper to scream moment."

Shot idea: Macro lens or phone close to face then quick jump to full frame screaming chorus.

Music slice: The hook with the dynamic jump 0:48 to 0:54.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 18: The Countdown Drop

Length: 9 seconds

On camera: Count down three two one then drop into the chorus. Act like the moment will change everything.

Caption: "Three two one. See you on release day. Link in bio."

Shot idea: Quick countdown graphics then immediate cut to chorus on first beat.

Music slice: Chorus first beat drop 0:22 to 0:28.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 19: The Reaction Reel

Length: 11 seconds

On camera: Record your reaction to somebody else reacting to the demo. "This made me cry." Play the tearful chorus line.

Caption: "My friends heard this and could not stop crying. Will you cry? Link in bio."

Shot idea: Reaction split screen with the person reacting and you singing the hook overlay.

Music slice: Emotional chorus segment 0:30 to 0:36.

CTA: Pre save link in bio

Script 20: The Remix Invite

Length: 12 seconds

On camera: "I want your verse on this. Send me a clip rapping or singing the hook and I will repost my favorites." Then sing the hook and show how a fan would add their part.

Caption: "Collab time. Post your clip use my sound and tag me. I will repost the best ones."

Shot idea: Show your part then an empty frame with text overlay that says your part goes here.

Music slice: The hook loop that leaves space for a verse 0:26 to 0:32.

CTA: Use my sound and tag me

How to Repurpose Each Script

Make three versions of each Reel for maximum reach. Version one is raw and loud. Version two is cinematic with color grade. Version three is the same audio with a static thumbnail and lyric text for viewers who watch muted. Changing the first two seconds of each version is enough to feel new without extra writing.

Caption Templates That Convert

Copy these captions and drop in your song title and release date.

• "Title out [release date]. Pre save link in bio. This chorus is my favorite."
• "Wrote this after [one sentence backstory]. Full track drops soon. Pre save to hear it first."
• "Use this sound for your videos. Tag me for a chance at a repost."
• "Vote now. Remix or original. Comment below."

Hashtag Strategy

Use three types of tags. One tag for mood one tag for format and one tag for discovery. Example: #sadpop #songtease #newmusic. Keep it simple and change one tag per post to test reach.

Real Life Scenario Examples

Here are two short stories about how these scripts can work live.

Scenario A: The Bedroom Breakthrough

You post Script 2 that night after a late session. The chorus lands and someone with 50k followers saves it to their story. Two days later you get a DM from a playlist curator who found your sound in a story. You gained streams because the hook was clear and your CTA told people to pre save. The pre save numbers bumped your release into algorithmic playlists.

Scenario B: The Viral Collab

You post Script 20 inviting others to add a verse. A local rapper with a small but active following adds a verse and tags you. Fans reshare both videos creating UGC and the song climbs in the places people actually find new music. Your follow count jumps and a small tour promoter messages to book you.

Common Mistakes and Quick Fixes

• Mistake Posting clips that are too long. Fix Trim to the hook and use caption for details.
• Mistake Weak CTA. Fix Ask for one action only and make it easy. Use link in bio or a link sticker.
• Mistake Audio too low compared to voice. Fix Boost the track and record a vocal guide louder or add text overlay with lyric.
• Mistake Over producing the video so it looks polished but cold. Fix Add a human moment or mistake to keep it relatable.

How to Measure What Works

Track three metrics per Reel. Saves indicates resonance. Shares indicate virality. Clicks to bio or link sticker taps indicate conversion to pre saves or streams. Look for patterns like which CTA or which type of shot makes fans act. Then repeat the winners.

Advanced Ideas for Bigger Impact

• Use multi part Reels. Post part one with a hook. Part two shows behind the scenes of the recording. Part three drops the full chorus teaser again to reinforce the melody.
• Run a small ad for the top performing Reel. Boosting the best performing organic post gives you reach with a proven creative.
• Invite micro creators to duet or stitch your Reel. Micro creators with 5k to 50k followers often have higher engagement and will share authentic takes.

Quick Recording Checklist

• Choose the hook slice and mark the timestamp in your file
• Pick your script and rehearse twice
• Set up lighting and frame
• Record three takes with different energy levels
• Edit to match cuts on beat and add captions for the hook
• Add CTA in the last frame and link in bio or link sticker

FAQ

How long should the teaser clip be

Keep it between six and fifteen seconds. Shorter clips hook faster. Aim to show the most catchy part and end with a CTA. Instagram rewards short watch time loops that keep people watching again and again.

Should I sing live or use the studio track

Use the studio track for clarity and sync. If you have a killer live vibe capture both and test. Studio audio converts better for streaming actions. Live versions build intimacy but may lower the immediate shareability.

How do I include the pre save without losing views

Use short CTAs like pre save link in bio and then put the full pre save URL in your bio or in the first comment. If you have access to a link sticker use it in your Reel for direct clicks. Keep the CTA short so viewers stay for the hook.

How often should I post teasers

Post at least once a week in the lead up to release and increase to daily three days before release. Vary the format so fans see the hook in different contexts which helps memory retention.

Can I repurpose TikTok videos on Reels

Yes. Remove watermarks and adjust aspect ratio if needed. Native content performs better so making a version specifically for Reels will usually beat reposted content with a watermark.

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