Shuffle Playlist Songs

BarTopDancer · 07-09-2007, 09:15 AM

Is there a way to shuffle songs that are part of a play list on an iPod? I know how to shuffle my entire directory but I can't figure out how to do it for a specific play list.

Thanks

Ponine · 07-09-2007, 09:17 AM

To the best of my knowledge, shuffle is on, or shuffle is off.
Now, you can go into a playlist while your 'pod' is connected to the computer and resort them.

Or does this only work on my pod?

Ghoulish Delight · 07-09-2007, 09:23 AM

I can get iTunes to shuffle a playlist while playing on my computer, but the ipod itself won't shuffle it. As Ponine said, you can manually shuffle the playlist order before putting on your ipod, but it will remain in that order on your ipod.

It's one of my 2 biggest complaints about iTunes/iPod (the other being that plugging your ipod into your computer via USB resets the "shuffle" every time).

mousepod · 07-09-2007, 09:23 AM

It's easy, btd. On your iPod, go to settings > shuffle > songs. Then when you play your playlist, it'll be shuffled.

BarTopDancer · 07-09-2007, 09:26 AM

YAY! Thank you!

Kevy Baby · 07-09-2007, 09:47 AM

I've found the best way to shuffle your iTunes is to pick up the computer and give it a firm shake.

blueerica · 07-09-2007, 09:59 AM

While I like the shuffle feature, there are certain playlists I would rather not be shuffled. Is there a way to do just individual playlists without having to go back and forth with the settings? I haven't found it on my own, and just sacrifice play order because I use the shuffle-preferred playlists far more frequently.

Stan4dSteph · 07-09-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

While I like the shuffle feature, there are certain playlists I would rather not be shuffled. Is there a way to do just individual playlists without having to go back and forth with the settings? I haven't found it on my own, and just sacrifice play order because I use the shuffle-preferred playlists far more frequently.

I don't think so.

Alex · 07-09-2007, 11:04 AM

I don't know how playlists work but would this work?

Create Playlist A with the desired songs in the desired playlist order.
Create Playlist A-1 with same songs shuffled.
Create Playlist A-2 with same songs reshuffled.
Create Playlist A-3 with same songs reshuffled again.

Then if you want a shuffled order you can just pick a different shuffled playlist so you aren't always listening to the same order?

blueerica · 07-09-2007, 11:08 AM

Hmmm.... Now there's an idea.

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Shuffle Playlist Songs Is there a way to shuffle songs that are part of a play list on an iPod? I know how to shuffle my entire directory but I can't figure out how to do it for a specific play list. Thanks __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	To the best of my knowledge, shuffle is on, or shuffle is off. Now, you can go into a playlist while your 'pod' is connected to the computer and resort them. Or does this only work on my pod? __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I can get iTunes to shuffle a playlist while playing on my computer, but the ipod itself won't shuffle it. As Ponine said, you can manually shuffle the playlist order before putting on your ipod, but it will remain in that order on your ipod. It's one of my 2 biggest complaints about iTunes/iPod (the other being that plugging your ipod into your computer via USB resets the "shuffle" every time). __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	It's easy, btd. On your iPod, go to settings > shuffle > songs. Then when you play your playlist, it'll be shuffled. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	While I like the shuffle feature, there are certain playlists I would rather not be shuffled. Is there a way to do just individual playlists without having to go back and forth with the settings? I haven't found it on my own, and just sacrifice play order because I use the shuffle-preferred playlists far more frequently. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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07-09-2007, 11:04 AM	#9
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I don't know how playlists work but would this work? Create Playlist A with the desired songs in the desired playlist order. Create Playlist A-1 with same songs shuffled. Create Playlist A-2 with same songs reshuffled. Create Playlist A-3 with same songs reshuffled again. Then if you want a shuffled order you can just pick a different shuffled playlist so you aren't always listening to the same order?
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07-09-2007, 11:08 AM	#10
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Hmmm.... Now there's an idea. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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