Graduation tracks
Instrumental tracks tagged for graduation.
Search “graduation” →46graduation tracks
58–136BPM range (median 82)
100%instrumental
2:38typical track length
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The Day of Retiring from the Club
⬇ DownloadReading the Reply Address Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadSaying Goodbye to the Classroom Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadSaying Goodbye to the Classroom
⬇ DownloadThe Memory Slideshow
⬇ DownloadThe Memory Slideshow Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Graduation Album Slideshow Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Graduation Album Slideshow
⬇ DownloadSigning the Graduation Album Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadSigning the Graduation Album
⬇ DownloadSpring Heading to Elementary School Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadSpring Heading to Elementary School
⬇ DownloadThe Morning of the Kindergarten Graduation Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Morning of the Kindergarten Graduation
⬇ DownloadFarewell to the Teacher Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadFarewell to the Teacher
⬇ DownloadOpening the Graduation Album Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadOpening the Graduation Album
⬇ DownloadTurning the Graduation Album Pages Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadTurning the Graduation Album Pages
⬇ DownloadThe Night Before Graduation Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Night Before Graduation
⬇ DownloadHugging in Our Uniforms Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadHugging in Our Uniforms
⬇ DownloadGraduation Song (Instrumental) Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadGraduation Song (Instrumental)
⬇ DownloadInk in the Message Column Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadInk in the Message Column
⬇ DownloadGraduation Fanfare Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadGraduation Fanfare
⬇ DownloadThe Day of Departure Ⅳ
⬇ DownloadThe Day of Departure Ⅲ
⬇ DownloadThe Day of Departure Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Day of Departure
⬇ DownloadGraduation Morning Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadGraduation Morning
⬇ DownloadPartings and Meetings Ⅳ
⬇ DownloadPartings and Meetings Ⅲ
⬇ DownloadPartings and Meetings Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadPartings and Meetings
⬇ DownloadMemories in Uniform Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadMemories in Uniform
⬇ DownloadSky of Leaving the Nest Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadSky of Leaving the Nest
⬇ DownloadGraduation Day
⬇ DownloadGraduation Day
⬇ Download1 / 5
Pride, memory and goodbyes
Graduation music works on several feelings at once. The graduation-tagged tracks are slow to moderate, from 58 to 136 BPM with a median near 82, and all are instrumental, which keeps the focus on photos, names and speeches.
Match the music to each part
- Slideshows and yearbook videos: warm, steady tracks that let you change photos on the beat.
- Ceremony openers and walk-ins: a clear, dignified opening and a steady pulse.
- Speeches and awards: the quietest tracks, kept well under the voice.
- Farewell and closing videos: a slower, emotional piece with a clean ending you can fade.
Pace the photos to the music
A typical track is about 2:38. A three-minute slideshow of about 40 photos gives each image four or five seconds. If the music builds, put your strongest photos in the build. If you need more time, use a second track and crossfade.
Keep voices and names clear
If names are read out or speeches are included, duck the music under each voice and bring it back in the gaps. Many editors start around 15–20 dB below speech and adjust by ear.
A short workflow
- Sort your photos and clips into three or four parts.
- Pick one track per part, from calm to emotional.
- Preview each track under its part.
- Check that every ending can fade.
- Export a draft and watch it with someone who will be in the video.
Matching the length of a ceremony video
A short highlight film of two to three minutes usually needs one track. A full ceremony recap of ten minutes or more can use four or five. Choose tracks with a similar tempo and mood so the transitions feel like one piece, and use a crossfade of a second or two between them rather than a hard cut.
Make the ending count
Graduation videos live or die on the last thirty seconds. Choose a track with a clear ending, and plan your final photo or message to land right as the music resolves. A short silence before the title card can feel more moving than another few seconds of music.
For schools and organizations
The tracks are free for commercial and non-commercial projects, with no sign-up and no credit required. Keep a note of the tracks you use in each video.
Where to start
Soft piano
Piano for emotional slideshows.
Open Piano Solo →Cinematic
Bigger music for ceremony openers.
Open Cinematic / Orchestral →Spring music
For spring graduation ceremonies.
Search “spring” →Frequently asked questions
Is this graduation music free to use?
Yes. The tracks are free to download without registration and can be used in commercial projects. You may not resell or redistribute the audio files themselves. See the license summary.
Do I need to credit the music?
No. A credit is optional: Music: Nihonichi Free BGM.
Are the tracks instrumental?
Yes. The graduation-tagged tracks are 100% instrumental.
How long are the tracks?
The typical track is about 2:38. Use a second track and crossfade for longer slideshows.
Could my video still get a Content ID claim?
All tracks are AI-generated, and there is no promise that an automated system will never flag a track, because such systems can sometimes detect musical similarity. If a platform flags a video, follow its review or dispute process.
Before you publish: every track here is AI-generated and free to download without signing up. Read the plain-English license summary for what you can and cannot do, and preview the music in your real edit or mix first.
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