Copying songs from my Macbook Pro to my iPhone 4

Hi, I am just starting to use my Macbook Pro to store my CD collection. I know how to copy CDs into the Macbook Pro but I do not know how I get those same songs from the Macbook Pro to my iPhone4. I thought it would happen automatically after I connect my iPhone4 to my Macbook Pro but it does not do it. So can someone please teach me, thank you! By the way I know about 'Match' which will achieve the outcome I want BUT I thought it was possible to transfer songs without going through 'Match'. Thanks!

You need to start with iTunes (that's where your CDs were imported to, right?)
With the iPhone connected, open iTunes, go to the iPhone tab/button, and navigate across to the "Music" tab. You can choose to sync all your music, or just some, based on artist/album, etc. Once you've made a selection, click Sync.
Matt

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