IOS / iMovie: dropping video into an audio bed

Hi, im new to iMovie on iOS. im using an iphone 6.
i want place a song down as a bed, and then drop videos on top of it in the timeline.
everytime i place the video in, the audio track shrinks to the length of the video clip. I cannot move the video around on top of the audio to place it exsctly where i want it. I cannot extend the audio track separately either.
is there a way to lay down an audio track, lock it, and then edit the video above it?
whats the proper way to do this?
and if iMovid is not the best editing app, suggestions?
thanks!

Hi imgaryshap,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
iMovie is a great application for iOS and I understand wanting to use and understand how to create movies. The specific section of the iMovie Help for iPhone guide I have linked below is information on arranging audio clips. I would recommend that you explore this help guide for further tips and information as well.
Arrange audio clips - iMovie Help for iPhone
Have a great day,
Joe

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