New computer need to sync ipod

Hey guys! so i just got a new computer and it has some of the music from the itunes that was on my old computer but the last time i backed it up was a while ago.. therefore .. i have music on my ipod that is not on my current itunes.. my question is .. how do i get the playlists and other music from my ipod onto my new computer/new itunes? i have gotten to the point where i can see my ipod on the new itunes but i can not drag the playlist over? obviously this can not happen.. please help! thanks so much!

It is safe, but it actually is not a good idea to remove the music from your computer. In fact you should leave the music on iTunes in your computer and back up your music on your new computer to an external device.

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