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How to Generate a Song List

Generating a song list can be useful if you want the perfect mix of tunes for your gym workout or if you're playing DJ at a party. You can generate and save song lists using music from your own digital library or music found online. Programs like iTunes allow you to save song lists on your computer as well as your iPod. Online music sites like MixPod let you create and save song lists using music from an online library. This is great for sampling new music that you may not have in your collection.

Instructions

  1. Using iTunes

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      Open iTunes on your computer. Click "File" on the top right-hand corner and select "New Playlist." On the left-hand bar, under the "Playlists" section, there will be a new song list named "untitled playlist." Double-click on this to rename the song list.

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      Open your iTunes music library by clicking "Music" under the "Library" heading. Find a song to add to your playlist. Right-click on the song, select "Add to Playlist" and select the playlist you have just created. You can also click on the song and drag and drop it to your play list in the left-hand sidebar. Continue adding songs to your list until you are satisfied.

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      Organize your song list. Click on the song list you just created under the "Playlists" heading. Drag and drop songs in the order you'd like them to appear on your song list. To remove a song, right-click on the song and select "Delete."

    Using MixPod

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      Go to MixPod's website. Click on "Create Playlist" on the top menu bar.

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      Type in the name of a song or artist you would like to add to your song list in the search box. The search box already contains the search "Popular Songs," which you can delete.

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      Scroll through the search results. When you see a song you would like for your list, click the "+" button beside the song. Continue to search for and add songs to your list until you're satisfied. Rearrange your song list by dragging and dropping songs in the desired order. To delete a song, hover over it and click on the red x.

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      If you like, you can customize your player. Click on the "Customize" tab above the search box. Select a skin, customize the colors and styles and adjust the settings for your song list. Preview your customized song player on the right-hand side.

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      Click on the "Save Playlist" tab. Enter a name for your song list under "Playlist Title." You may also add a description of your song list, select up to three genres and add tags. Click the "Save" button. To save your song list, you must either log in or register for an account.

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