What is an Stinger or Bumper?

A stinger or bumper is a short clip of music that can be used to introduce, end or link various sections of an audio or audiovisual production. Sometimes they are also called sounders and can often have voice-over and sound effects incorporated with them.

Whatever you call them they are usually less than 15 seconds in length and are used as punctuating elements of many productions including podcasts and radio shows.

Where Next?

• Royalty Free Music Library > preview, license & download stingers   
• The Composer Directory > to find music composers or producers. 
• Audio Editing / Sound Design > transform existing music or audio.     

Want to Hear a Demo?

• Latest Royalty Free Music Demo (2009)
• General Demo No.1 
• Christmas Demo 2006
• Solo Piano Demo

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