Create, edit, and delete playlists in Music on Mac
You can create playlists to suit specific moods, to organize songs with a certain theme, or to group songs you want to burn to a CD.
Playlists you create have the Playlist icon 
next to them.
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You can also create a Smart Playlist that updates automatically based on criteria you choose, or create a Genius Playlist that includes music in your library that’s similar to the selected song.
Tip: Click All Playlists in the sidebar on the left (below Playlists) to show all your playlists with cover art and organized by playlist type.
Create an empty playlist
In the Music app
on your Mac, choose File > New > Playlist.The new playlist appears in the sidebar on the left, below Playlists.
Type a name for the playlist.
Add items to a playlist
In the Music app
on your Mac, click Listen Now, Browse, or any option under Library in the sidebar to see songs you want to add to your playlist.To add items to a playlist, do any of the following:
From anywhere in your music library, drag an item to a playlist in the sidebar on the left.
Control-click an item, choose Add to Playlist, then choose a playlist (or use the Touch Bar).
Tip: To add songs to a playlist without adding them to your library, choose Music > Preferences, click Advanced, then deselect “Add songs to Library when adding to playlists.”
Create a playlist with songs
In the Music app
on your Mac, click Listen Now, Browse, or any option under Library in the sidebar to see songs you want to add to your playlist.Select one or more songs, then do one of the following:
Drag the songs to the sidebar.
Control-click, then choose Add to Playlist > New Playlist.
The new playlist appears in the sidebar on the left, below Playlists.
Edit a playlist
In the Music app
on your Mac, select a playlist in the sidebar on the left.Do any of the following:
Rename the playlist: Select the playlist name at the top of the window, then enter a new name.
Change the order of songs: Choose View > Sort By. When you choose View > Sort By > Playlist Order, you can reorder songs by dragging.
Remove an item: Select the item and press the Delete key.
If the deleted song is already in your library, removing it from a playlist doesn’t remove it from your library or storage device.
Delete a playlist
If you delete a playlist, the songs in the playlist remain in your library and on your computer.
In the Music app
on your Mac, do any of the following:Select a playlist in the sidebar on the left, then press the Delete key.
Control-click a playlist in the sidebar on the left, then choose Delete from Library.
Click Delete to confirm.
In addition to playlists you create, there are playlists created by Apple Music contributors. See add and download music.