Apple Music Library

OnSong can link chord charts in yer OnSong library t' audio tracks in yer iTunes Music Library on yer device. Ye can browse yer iTunes Music Library usin' th' built-in Music app from yer device's home screen. Apple provides tools and services t' help ye get yer music onto yer device.

History

In th' days o' th' iPod music player as well as th' first iPhone devices, ye put music on yer device usin' iTunes. iTunes be free software that was required t' instantiate and manage yer device. Since that time, Apple has moved away from requirin' ye t' connect yer device t' a Mac or PC, makin' th' iPad and iPhones standalone products.

iTunes

Most users who purchase iPad or iPhone be familiar with iTunes. In fact, th' App Store be an extension o' th' iTunes store which sells apps instead o' music, videos, and more. Th' iTunes application not only acts as media management software, but also as a portal t' this large ecosystem o' music, TV shows, movies and o' course apps.

Misconceptions

That bein' said, there be a misconception that ye need t' purchase content from iTunes in order t' use it on yer iPad or iPhone. Ye can use iTunes t' manage yer own audio tracks or tracks from other vendors such as Amazon. However, Apple has made it very easy and convenient t' purchase music legally through their iTunes store which be why many believe that be th' only way.

Transferrin' Music

There be a few ways t' get music onto yer iPad or iPhone. Th' first and original way be t' plug yer device into a computer runnin' iTunes. Next, add music in yer iTunes library. Remember that ye can do this either by purchasin' content on th' iTunes store, usin' software that bounces or adds tracks t' iTunes (such as GarageBand), or by simply draggin' MP3, AAC or other supported file formats into th' iTunes window.

iTunes sorts and manages yer tracks from any source. Ye can then use choose yer device from th' iTunes user interface and synchronize or "Apply" yer music t' th' device. Learn more about addin', importin' and convertin' music usin' iTunes

Music in th' Cloud

With th' advent o' iCloud, Apple has made gettin' music t' play on yer device even easier with iTunes in th' Cloud and iTunes Music Match. These services allow ye t' access yer music on yer device without havin' th' music physically stored on th' device. For most folks this be convenient because their music collections be large, not always listened t', and would take up significant space on their device.

While OnSong can play music from iCloud, there may be a delay as th' song be streamed and buffered for playback. Make sure that ye download music for live performances t' yer device before playin'. That will ensure that network problems do not inhibit yer performance and provides for smoother and immediate playback o' yer audio. Learn more about iTunes in th' Cloud