4 simple questions(I guess) about audio files in FCP X.

Hello,please help me.
1) Is it appropriate to import my audio files from "Music and Sound Browser" tab into FCPX) or its a better idea to arrange all Audio files
what I am going to use in a folder and then import from finder window?
2)Is it possible to drag and drop music tracks from "Music and Sound Browser " tab to Event Browser without put the audio
in sequence?how?
3)How to import a part of a music / soundtrack? (Can I mark in / out BEFORE I drag to timeline)? I mean,set IN / OUT directly from
Music and Sound Browser" tab.
4)How to connect music / sounds what I have in "Music and Sound Browser" tab TO connected clips (NOT to primary story line clips)?
thank you

Actually, you can have music from the Media Browser edit any way you want into a Timeline: either to a Storyline, or be a Connected Clip, or do an Insert Edit. Highlight the song, click the desired Edit button. Keyboard shortcuts don't work for this.
Drag-and-drop any selection for the Media Browser to an Event. It will COPY that audio file into your Event folder, so you'll now have two physical copies. One in iTunes/sound library, one in your Event folder.

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