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How to Skip Songs When Shuffling in iTunes and iPhone

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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 7, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

What to Know

In iTunes/Music, right-click a track and choose Get Info > Options > Skip when shuffling > OK.To skip multiple, highlight the tracks and choose Get Info > Edit Items > Options > Skip when shuffling > OK.The Music app for iPhone doesn't include options to always skip songs, but you can transfer the shuffle settings from iTunes/Music. The Up Next feature in iTunes/Apple Music keeps your music fresh by shuffling your iTunes music library to play songs in random order. When it plays songs you don't want to hear, skip those songs. Here's how to skip songs in iTunes 11 and later, as well as the Mac Music app.

How to Remove Songs from Shuffle in iTunes Music

Excluding a single song from shuffling in iTunes/Music requires you to check a single box. Follow these steps: Open iTunes/Apple Music. Select the song you want to skip when shuffling. Open the Get Info window for the song by doing one of the following: Right-click the song and select Song Info.Click the ellipsis icon (the three dots located to the right of the song).Press Ctrl+I (on Windows) or Command+I (on a Mac).Go to the Edit menu and select Song Info. In the window that displays information about the song, select the Options tab. On the Options page, select Skip when shuffling. Select OK. The song will no longer appear in your shuffled music. If you'd like to add it back, uncheck that box and select OK again.

How to Remove Multiple Songs from Shuffle in iTunes

Use a similar process to remove several songs or entire albums from the shuffle at once. In iTunes, select the songs you want to remove. To select a range of consecutive tracks, click the first one on the list, hold Shift, then click the last one you want to highlight. To choose songs that aren't next to each other, press Command or Ctrl while you click each song. Open the Song Info menu with one of the following commands: Right-click a song and select Get Info.Select the ellipsis icon (the three dots located to the right of a selected track).Press Ctrl+I (on Windows) or Command+I (on a Mac).Go to the Edit menu and choose Get Info. In the window that appears asking if you want to edit information for multiple items, select Edit Items to continue. Select Do not ask me again to skip this dialog box in the future. The Info window shows the number of songs and artists you selected. Select the Options tab. Select Skip when shuffling. Select OK to save your changes. Use this method to skip entire artists or albums during the shuffle.

Skip Songs When Shuffling on iPhone

On the iPhone, the Music app doesn't offer any similar options, but you can transfer the shuffle settings from iTunes/Music. After you change the settings in iTunes/Music, transfer those preferences to the iPhone by syncing your Music app with your music library. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make a Song Your Ringtone On iPhone Complete Guide to Using iTunes and the iTunes Store How to Copy a Music CD to iTunes How to Shuffle Songs on the iPhone How to Change Song Information (ID3 Tags) With iTunes 14 Best Places to Listen to Free Music Online How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone How to Use Sound Check on iPhone and Other Apple Devices How to Add ID3 Tags to Your Podcast Metadata How to Stop Apple Music From Automatically Playing The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) How to Create Audiobooks From MP3s in iTunes Can You Install iTunes on a Mac? How to Manually Add Music to Your iPhone How to Use Siri to Play Music How to Convert iTunes Songs to MP3 in 5 Easy Steps Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies