How to Create and Edit Playlists

Build custom playlists to create the perfect atmosphere for your business. This guide will show you how to create, edit, and manage playlists in Melodial Music.

Creating a New Playlist

1. Navigate to Playlists - Click on the right of "Playlists" in the left sidebar
2. Create New Playlist - Click the "+ CREATE" button or the "+" button
3. Name Your Playlist - Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Monday Morning Mix", "Dinner Service")
4. You can choose whether to make it Publicly available for other users or not
5. Save - Click "Save" or "Create"

Adding Songs to Existing Playlists

Add Individual Songs

1. Find the song you want to add
2. Click the menu icon (three dots) next to the song
3. Select "Add to Playlist"
4. Choose your playlist from the dropdown
5. Done! The song is added to the end of your playlist

Add Songs In Bulk

1. Find the songs you want to add
2. Tick the boxes of the songs you want to add to the playlist
3. Once you've selected all the songs you want to add, click "ADD TO PLAYLIST"
4. Choose your playlist(s) by ticking the relevant boxes and then click "ADD"
5. Done! The songs are added to the end of your playlist

Add Entire Albums

1. Find the album you want to add
2. Click the menu icon on the album
3. Select "Add to Playlist"
4. Choose your playlist
5. All songs from the album are added

Save Your Queue as a Playlist

1. Add songs to your play queue
2. Click the queue icon at the bottom player
3. Click "Save Queue as Playlist"
4. Name your playlist and save

Editing Playlists

Reorder Songs

1. Open your playlist
2. Click and hold the song
3. Drag the song up or down to its new position
4. Release to drop it in place
5. Changes save automatically

Remove Songs

1. Open your playlist
2. Tick the boxes of the songs you want to add to the playlist
3. Click "X Remove" or "X"
4. The song is removed immediately

Rename a Playlist

1. Navigate to Playlists - Click on the right of "Playlists" in the left sidebar
2. Click the in the row of the playlist you want to rename
3. Enter the new name and click "Save"

Delete a Playlist

1. Navigate to Playlists - Click on the right of "Playlists" in the left sidebar
2. Tick the box of the playlist that you want to delete
3. Select "DELETE"
4. The Playlist will be deleted

Advanced Tips & Best Practices

Smart Playlist Organization

By Time of Day:

• "Morning Opening" (7am-11am)
• "Lunch Rush" (11am-2pm)
• "Afternoon Flow" (2pm-5pm)
• "Evening Wind Down" (5pm-close)

By Mood/Energy:

• "High Energy" (busy periods)
• "Relaxed Ambiance" (quiet hours)
• "Weekend Vibes"
• "Rainy Day Music"

By Genre:

• "Jazz Essentials"
• "Acoustic Focus"
• "Instrumental Background"
• "Upbeat Pop"

Duration Planning

• Most cafes/retail need 3-4 hours of music minimum per playlist
• Aim for 40-60 songs per playlist
• This prevents too much repetition during a shift
• Create multiple playlists and rotate them throughout the week

Building a Balanced Playlist

1. Start with variety - Mix different artists and styles within your genre
2. Watch the energy flow - Don't put all high-energy songs together
3. Avoid jarring transitions - Similar tempos work well side-by-side
4. Test it out - Play through your playlist before using it during business hours
5. Get feedback - Ask your team what they think

Troubleshooting

I can't add a song to my playlist

• Make sure you created the playlist first
• Check that you're logged in
• Try refreshing the page

My playlist changes aren't saving

• Check your internet connection
• Some changes auto-save, others need you to click "Save"
• Try logging out and back in

I accidentally deleted a playlist

• Unfortunately, deleted playlists can't be recovered
• Songs are still in your library - you'll just need to recreate the playlist
• Write down your favorite playlists to make recreation easier

Songs are in the wrong order

• Open the playlist and use drag-and-drop to reorder
• Make sure you're in edit mode if required
• Changes should save automatically