Playlists aren't syncing to my new iPad 9.7

[Mac Novice]

I have a new iPad 9.7 wireless version (not the Pro.) I see all my songs from iTunes in my library on my iPad. But I don't see any of the Playlists that I have on both my MacBook and iPhone. I tried syncing the iPad manually to the MacBook via a USB cord/port. But nothing changed. Can someone help me?

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hello,

-Which version of iOS on the iPad?
-Which version of iOS on the iPhone?
-Which version of macOS/OS X on the MacBook?
-Which version of iTunes on the MacBook?

C

 

[Mac Novice]

Thanks for reaching out -- here are my versions:

iOS 11.4.1 on iPad
iOS 10.3.3 on iPhone 5 (this is the highest version that is supported on iPhone 5)
macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 on MacBook
iTunes version 12.8.050 on MacBook

 

[Cory Cooper]

OK, thanks for the additional information.

The playlists should sync. I wonder if they are just in a different place. Have you tried switching the Music > Library on the iPad to Downloaded Music, then see if the playlists are there?

C

 

[Mac Novice]

Thanks. When I go to Music > Library on the iPad, I don’t see the option for Downloaded Music. I see these options: Recently Added, Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs. When I go to Playlists, it is empty. Any suggestions?