Go to the Rhapsody website and create an account. In order to use "Rhapsody Unlimited" for your music needs, you will need to set up an account to purchase songs and albums for download. You can also choose not to sign up and listen to 25 songs for free; a 14-day trial period is available for their full-service accounts. The "Unlimited" service requires the use of a credit card for recurring monthly billing and the purchase of songs and albums.
Download the Rhapsody software for your computer if you are interested in a "Rhapsody Unlimited" account. Although you can use Rhapsody with a web browser, downloading their software will give you better control of the many included features, including CD burning, music sharing and overall music management on your computer, similar to the iTunes interface.
Log into your account once it is set up. You can listen to as many songs as you want for free. Your channel history will be saved as an account holder so you can see what you have listened to that month. With a "Rhapsody Unlimited" account, you can use their proprietary software to log on to Rhapsody and start listening for free or downloading as many songs as you want for 99 cents per song.
Buy an album or song by searching for the music and clicking the "Buy" button. With a full-service account, your credit card will be charged for your purchase. You can download it directly to your computer to use with an MP3 player, or you can burn it onto a CD to use in a stereo. Rhapsody software provides tools for searches by many different parameters, including song name, artists and genre.
Download "Rhapsody to Go," which allows you to drag and drop files directly onto a compatible MP3 player. This can be a convenient way to get files onto your MP3 player quickly and easily. It does cost a bit more, but the service is convenient.