Best way to import music folders into new media library

I have searched, but have not been able to find an answer. I have recently just moved my music library from my internal hard drive to an external hard drive. I also consolidated my library so that it will have the new naming convention, etc in the new media library.
I am now ready to import songs/folders into my new library and want to make sure I do it correctly. Is it as easy as moving my music folder to the new external HD music location; selecting file/add to library/ and then selecting the folder? I just want to make sure I am doing it correctly. Thanks in advance!

Debonya1 wrote:
I am now ready to import songs/folders into my new library and want to make sure I do it correctly.
iTunes > preferences > advanced
1. make sure iTunes is pointed to your external HD
2. check +keep iTunes media folder organized+
3. check +copy files to ... when adding to library+
all new content will be added to the specified location *provided that* the external HD is mounted on your desktop before iTunes is launched.
happy computing !
JGG

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