Backing up iPad to new computer

I want to back up my iPad to a new computer, bit I'm afraid to lose on the music on my iPad.   I have some of the music that is on my iPad on the new computer, but not all.  Both computers are PCs

Sync with new computer
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

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    https://discussions.apple.com/message/11527071#11527071
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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