How to put music on an iPhone: How to download music on to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Before we start using the Music app, we need some music to play on it. Here's how to put music on an iPhone. There are now four main ways to get music on the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Buy music from the iTunes Store. The iTunes Store is a separate app. Here you can buy a wide range of music. Tracks start at 59p and you can often find good deals on albums.