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Apple Music is one of many modern streaming services that can help you create a playlist of your favorite tracks. Create one to get moving at the gym, one to relax on the beach, and one to focus and be more productive at work. Explore how to create, populate, share, and discover Apple Music playlists. By the end, you'll be a pro who can fully wield the power of Apple Music. How to Create an Apple Music PlaylistThe procedure for creating a playlist on Apple Music differs depending on whether you're using a mobile device or computer. On the iPhone, iPad, and other mobile devices, follow these steps to create a new playlist:
3 Images Close Here's how to create a playlist in the Music app for Mac or iTunes for Windows:
How to Add Songs to an Apple Music PlaylistOn an iPhone, iPad, or another mobile device, you can add songs using the following methods:
3 Images Close In Music for Mac or iTunes for Windows, there are several ways to populate your playlists:
How to Share Apple Music PlaylistsTo share a playlist on an iPhone, iPad, or other mobile platforms, follow these steps:
3 Images Close Here's how to share a playlist on Mac and Windows:
Both of these methods will generate a link that you can share freely via Messages, Facebook, AirDrop, and so on. There's no way to revoke access to the URL at present, so if you want to stop sharing your playlist it's best to duplicate it and delete the old one. Listening to Playlists Together With SharePlayYou can also listen to a playlist with friends or family on Apple Music using SharePlay. Within a playlist, tap the ellipsis button and select SharePlay. Then, choose one or more contacts to start the SharePlay session with through a FaceTime audio or video call. Everyone on the call can edit the shared queue and control playback, so it's not limited to just the playlist you started with. How to Share Playlists on Your Public Apple Music ProfileIt's also possible to display playlists for followers to see on your public Apple Music profile.
3 Images Close Can You Make Collaborative Apple Music Playlists?Unfortunately, you can't make collaborative playlists on Apple Music. How to Subscribe to an Apple Music PlaylistTo subscribe to a friend's playlist, ask for a link via the sharing methods outlined above. These links will open in the Music app on iOS and macOS or in iTunes on Windows. To subscribe, open the playlist and tap the Add button to add it to your library, where it will receive automatic updates. All playlists—including the ones you've created and the ones you subscribe to—appear in a single list under Library > Playlists on iOS and in the sidebar on desktop devices. How to Discover New Playlists in Apple MusicHead to the Listen Now tab on any platform to see recommendations based on your listening habits. Many of these playlists are automatically generated based on what Apple Music thinks you like, including a Favorites Mix, a New Music Mix, and playlists based on the genres you listen to most. These playlists will update regularly, as new music becomes available and your listening habits evolve. Also on this page, you'll find some more generic (but curated) playlist recommendations, including Artist Spotlight Playlists and a list of new releases relevant to your library. As detailed in our article on essential Apple Music tips, you can train Apple Music by using the Love and Dislike buttons hidden under the ellipsis (...) menu. If you Love or Dislike a suggested playlist, Apple Music will take this into account and adjust future suggestions based on your feedback. Another way of finding similar music is to create a radio station based on a particular song. To do this, find the track you would like your playlist to be based on. Then, long-press on the track or tap the ellipsis (...) button and choose Create Station. This will automatically queue up similar music from your library and from the wider Apple Music library, helping you hear songs you love and discover new ones. Don't Forget to Search for Playlists, TooDid you know Apple Music is curated by human beings? While there's an emphasis on predictive suggestions based on listening habits, there's also a team of curators updating and creating playlists for your listening pleasure. 3 Images Close To find something specific, simply search. Try searching for a genre, a band or producer, an album, or even a particular mood or activity. Scroll down in your results until you find the suggested playlists. Here are some good examples we've found:
How to Sort Your Apple Music PlaylistsOnce you get the hang of creating playlists and discovering new ones to add to your library from Apple Music and other creators, you might wind up with so many that it's hard to find the one you want. You can sort your playlists using the Music app on iOS and iPadOS. In your list of playlists, tap Sort and select the option you want. You can sort by date added, played, or updated. You can also sort alphabetically by title. Finally, you can sort by playlist type, which puts Apple Music curated playlists at the top, followed by your personalized Made for You playlists and, finally, those you created manually. The macOS Music app automatically sorts playlists into Smart, Custom, and Apple Music categories. Changing the Order of Tracks Within Your PlaylistsIn iOS 16 and later, you can also change the order of tracks in a playlist. This is also possible in the Music app on macOS in View > Sort By. To sort the tracks within a playlist, tap the ellipsis button within a playlist and choose one of the following options:
2 Images Close Explore Apple Music or Try Something DifferentYou've made it to the end of this introduction to Apple Music! If you're new to Apple Music this should help you get started creating, sharing, and discovering playlists. And if you're an Apple Music veteran, perhaps the recommended playlists will bring you some joy. Apple Music is only one of a number of high-profile music streaming services, all of which have pros and cons. If you don't own solely Apple gadgets and are wondering whether to give another streaming service a try, feel free to check out Spotify or Google Play Music. Why can't I make playlists on Apple Music Mac?If you don't see these options, either you're not signed in to Apple Music using your Apple ID or the Sync Library option is not selected in Music preferences. Choose Music > Preferences, click General, make sure Sync Library is selected, then click OK."
How do you create a playlist on iTunes?Create a playlist on your iPhone, iPod touch, or Android device. Open the Apple Music app.. At the bottom of your screen, tap Library.. Tap Playlists.. Tap New Playlist.. Give your playlist a name, then tap Add Music.. Find the music that you want to add.. How do I make a playlist folder on my Mac?In the Music app on your Mac, choose File > New > Playlist Folder. Type a name for the folder and press Return. To rename a folder, double-click it and type the new name. To add items to the folder, drag playlists or other folders into the folder.
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