Introduction
Managing music playlists can be time consuming and confusing. Fortunately, Apple makes it easy to move songs from one playlist to another with the help of its Music App, iTunes, and even Siri. This article will provide a step-by-step guide for how to move songs in Apple playlists using each of these methods.
Using the Apple Music App to Move Songs in a Playlist
The Apple Music App is available on both iOS and macOS devices and allows users to quickly and easily manage their playlists. Here are the steps for moving songs within an existing playlist using the Music App.
Accessing the Music Library
To get started, open the Music app. Tap the Library icon at the bottom of the screen and select “Playlists”. Find the desired playlist and tap it to open it.
Selecting and Reordering Songs
Once the playlist has been opened, tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu with the option to “Edit Playlist”. Tap this option and then tap and hold the three lines to the right of each song to reorder them. You can also delete songs from the playlist by tapping the red minus symbol next to each song.
Saving Changes to the Playlist
When you’re done making changes to the playlist, tap the “Done” button in the top right corner of the screen. This will save your changes and return you to the main playlist page.
Dragging and Dropping Songs into an Apple Playlist
Another way to move songs in Apple playlists is by dragging and dropping them. Here are the steps for doing so.
Locating the Desired Song
Open the Music app and select either “My Music” or “iTunes Store” at the bottom of the screen. Search for the desired song and tap it to open it.
Dragging and Dropping the Song
Tap and hold the song until a menu appears. Select “Add to Playlist” and a list of your playlists will appear. Select the desired playlist and the song will be added to it.
Confirming the Change
Open the playlist to confirm that the song has been added. If not, try restarting the Music app and repeating the steps.
Adding Songs to an Existing Playlist from the Music Library
You can also add songs to an existing playlist directly from the Music Library. Here are the steps for doing so.
Accessing the Music Library
Open the Music app and select either “My Music” or “iTunes Store” at the bottom of the screen. Search for the desired song and tap it to open it.
Selecting and Adding Songs
Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select “Add to Playlist”. Select the desired playlist and the song will be added to it.
Saving Changes to the Playlist
Open the playlist to confirm that the song has been added. If not, try restarting the Music app and repeating the steps.
Creating a New Playlist to Move Songs Into
If you don’t have an existing playlist that you want to add songs to, you can create a new one. Here are the steps for doing so.
Accessing the Music Library
Open the Music app and select either “My Music” or “iTunes Store” at the bottom of the screen. Search for the desired song and tap it to open it.
Creating a New Playlist
Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select “Create New Playlist”. Give the playlist a name and tap the “Create” button.
Adding and Reordering Songs
Once the new playlist has been created, tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select “Add to Playlist”. Select the newly created playlist and the song will be added to it. To reorder the songs, tap the three dots again and select “Edit Playlist”. Tap and hold the three lines to the right of each song to reorder them.
Saving Changes to the Playlist
When you’re done making changes to the playlist, tap the “Done” button in the top right corner of the screen. This will save your changes and return you to the main playlist page.
Reordering Songs Within an Apple Playlist
It’s also possible to reorder the songs within an existing playlist without having to delete and re-add them. Here are the steps for doing so.
Accessing the Playlist
Open the Music app and select “Playlists”. Find the desired playlist and tap it to open it.
Reordering Songs
Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select “Edit Playlist”. Tap and hold the three lines to the right of each song to reorder them.
Saving Changes to the Playlist
When you’re done making changes to the playlist, tap the “Done” button in the top right corner of the screen. This will save your changes and return you to the main playlist page.
Moving Songs From One Playlist to Another in iTunes
If you’re using iTunes on a Mac, you can also move songs from one playlist to another. Here are the steps for doing so.
Accessing the Music Library
Open iTunes and select the “Music” tab at the top of the window. Select the desired song(s) and right-click on them. Select “Copy” from the menu that appears.
Selecting and Copying Songs
Find the destination playlist in the left sidebar and right-click on it. Select “Paste” from the menu that appears. The song(s) will be copied to the new playlist.
Pasting the Songs Into a Different Playlist
Open the playlist to confirm that the song(s) have been added. If not, try restarting iTunes and repeating the steps.
Saving Changes to the Playlist
When you’re done making changes to the playlist, click the “Save” button in the top right corner of the window. This will save your changes and return you to the main playlist page.
Using Siri to Move Songs in Apple Playlists
If you have an iOS device, you can also use Siri to move songs in Apple playlists. Here are the steps for doing so.
Activating Siri
Press and hold the Home button on your device until Siri activates. Give Siri the command “Move this song to “.
Giving Commands
Siri will ask you to confirm the command. Say “Yes” or “No” as appropriate.
Confirming Changes
Open the playlist to confirm that the song has been moved. If not, try repeating the steps.
Conclusion
Moving songs in Apple playlists doesn’t have to be a hassle. With the help of the Music App, iTunes, and even Siri, you can easily manage your music library. Whether you’re creating a new playlist, adding songs to an existing playlist, or reordering existing songs, the steps outlined in this article will make the process quick and painless.
To move songs in Apple playlists, you’ll need to access the Music Library, select and add songs, and save changes to the playlist. You can also drag and drop songs into an existing playlist, or use Siri to make changes. Once you’ve mastered the steps, managing your music library will be a breeze.
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