2 devices one apple id

How can I separate music on an ipad mini and an iphone 4 with the same apple ID?

why can't you?  Each device is recognized separately by iTunes and iCloud.

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    OK, I think I'm getting it.
    Example:  dad, mom, son.   (we need 4 AppleID accounts)
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    iMessage AppleID = dad@ me.com
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    iMessage AppleID = mom@ me.com
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    iMessage AppleID = son@ me.com
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    I recommend that you
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    I recommend that you
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  • I have one apple ID for multiple devices in my family.  I'd like to keep it that way for itunes/app purchases.  I would like a simple step 1, step 2, step 3 response on what I need to do to separate all other features like imessage, contacts, emails, etc.

    I have one apple ID for multiple devices in my family.  I'd like to keep it that way for itunes/app purchases.  I would like a simple step 1, step 2, step 3 response on what I need to do to separate all other features like imessage, contacts, emails, etc.
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    We do this in my family now.  We have one account for purchases, so it is used to share music and apps (I think that is in Settings/iTunes & App Stores).  Each iDevice has this configured.
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    Message was edited by: Michael Pardee

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