How do I back up music from my iPhone to my mac.  It was purchased under an old account that can no longer be accessed.

How do I back up music from my iPhone to my mac?

Hi, susiebroll.  
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
You will need to reset your old Apple ID password via the steps in the first article below to transfer your purchases from your old Apple ID to your Mac.  If you do not have access to the email account or are not receiving the password reset link, see the second article. 
If you forgot your Apple ID password
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5787
Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
Cheers,
Jason H.

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