My iPad®, Fifth Edition

4. Playing Music and Video

In this chapter, you learn how to use the Music and Video apps to play music and watch video.

• Playing a Song

• Building a Playlist

• Making iTunes Purchases

• Downloading Podcasts

• Playing Video

• Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices

• Home Sharing

The iPad handles playing music as well as any iPod or iPhone ever has, plus it has a big screen for you to use to browse your collection.

Playing a Song

So let’s start by simply selecting and playing a song with the Music app.

1. Tap the Music icon, which is most likely along the bottom of your Home screen.

2. Tap Songs on the bottom if it isn’t already ...