Best Free Music Apps for iPad

Although we adore iTunes because of the ease with which it has allowed us to buy music, there is still something that does annoy us: the fact we have to shell out good money every time we want to listen to a new song being one.

With streaming services, you not only get a host of songs sent direct to your tablet but you can also have a say in what is sent, using the facilities to block songs or indicate whether or not you like them. Some apps understand your preferences and start to send the music it feels you will like while sifting out the stuff you don’t. In the meantime, you will also be introduced to some new music. These apps are easy and enjoyable to use, even if you’re not a die-hard fan of music.

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Stream the right music for the situation with Songza

App used: Songza
Developer: Songza Media, Inc
Price: Free

1: Match your mood Under Concierge, you are able to choose a song depending on the day and time. Tap the block at the top to select the day and decide what music you wish to listen to.

2: Choose a playlist
You can now narrow the selection down to a playlist depending on the choice you made in the first step. Each one is explained so you can get the gist of what it’ll sound like.

3: Play some tunes
And the songs start to play! You can pause and skip the tunes at any time using the buttons at the bottom of the screen. Tap the thumbs up or thumbs down if you like or dislike a track.

Listen to the radio in style with AUPEO!

App used: AUPEO!
Personal Radio Developer: Aupeo GmbH
Price: Free

1: Your own radio station Pick the musical genre that interests you most from the ten that are on display. Once you’ve done that, the app will show you a quick tutorial on the radio interface.

2: Get to know the icons You’ll be presented with a number of icons. The heart lets you favourite a song, the button beneath lets you skip and the bottom one bans the tune from your radio.

3: Fine-tune your station Swipe across and you can see some options with a genre tuner and the ability to adapt the app to suit your mood. If you’re tired of your station, you can simply change genres.

Make your own playlists in Spotify

App used: Spotify
Developer: Spotify Ltd
Price: Free

1: Create a new playlist
After signing up and subscribing, tap the Playlists icon to the left. Tap New Playlist and name it. Now tap Search in the left toolbar and search for the music you would like to add to that playlist.

2: Add content
Tap on an album you want to add to the playlist, then tap the + icon underneath the album art. To add a single song to your playlist, long-tap the song and tap the + icon that appears.

3: Access offline
Tap Playlists again and select your new playlist. Hit the down arrow next to Edit to download your playlist. You can now listen to those songs, even when you don’t have access to the internet.

From : iPad Tips, Tricks, Apps & Hacks Volume 4 - Imagine Publishing Ltd