How do you delete music from iTunes? This is a common question among users who want to manage their music library more efficiently. Whether you have duplicate tracks, no longer enjoy certain songs, or need to free up space on your device, deleting music from iTunes is a straightforward process. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to delete music from your iTunes library and explain how to remove songs from your device or computer.
Firstly, it’s important to note that there are two main ways to delete music from iTunes: from your computer or from your device. Let’s start with deleting music from your computer.
1. Open the iTunes application on your computer.
2. Navigate to the ‘Music’ section on the left-hand side of the screen.
3. Find the song or album you want to delete. You can search for the specific track using the search bar at the top right corner.
4. Once you have located the song or album, click on it to select it. If you want to delete multiple tracks, hold down the ‘Command’ (Mac) or ‘Ctrl’ (Windows) key and click on each track to select them.
5. With the song(s) or album selected, click on the ‘File’ menu at the top of the screen.
6. From the dropdown menu, choose ‘Delete.’
7. A confirmation window will appear. Click ‘Delete’ again to confirm the deletion.
8. The selected song(s) or album will be removed from your iTunes library.
Now, let’s move on to deleting music from your device.
1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the iTunes application on your computer.
3. Your device should appear in the left-hand sidebar under ‘Devices.’ Click on your device to select it.
4. Navigate to the ‘Music’ tab.
5. You will see a list of playlists and songs on your device. To delete a song, click on the checkbox next to the song’s name.
6. To delete multiple songs, hold down the ‘Command’ (Mac) or ‘Ctrl’ (Windows) key and click on each song’s checkbox.
7. Once you have selected the songs you want to delete, click on the ‘Delete’ button at the bottom of the screen.
8. A confirmation window will appear. Click ‘Delete’ again to confirm the deletion.
9. The selected song(s) will be removed from your device.
By following these simple steps, you can easily delete music from your iTunes library and device. Remember that deleting music from your device will also remove it from your computer’s iTunes library, so make sure you have a backup if needed.
