If iTunes prompts you to download the most recent version, do so.

If your iTunes has auto-sync for music enabled, simply opening iTunes and plugging in your iPod will add any new music to your iPod.

Recently Added Artists Albums Songs Genres

A blue rectangle will surround your iPod’s icon. You can select multiple items by clicking on them while holding down Ctrl (PC) or ⌘ Command (Mac).

Look for music in the Music app, under the “Downloaded Music” tab in the Library.

You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network with to use this method.

Tap Search. It’s a magnifying glass icon in the lower-right part of the screen. Do this if you’re searching for a specific song, artist, or genre, then tap the “Search” field at the top of the screen. Type the title, artist, or keyword in the field, then tap the result you’re looking for. Tap Music. It’s a musical note icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. Do this to browse through songs, albums, artists, ringtones, and genres on the iTunes Store.

Do this to browse through songs, albums, artists, ringtones, and genres on the iTunes Store.

Look for purchased music in the Music app, under the “Downloaded Music” tab in the Library.

You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network with to use this method.

The music or video will begin downloading to your iPod. Look for music in the Music app, under the “Downloaded Music” tab in the Library.