Can I use a USB flash drive to transfer iTunes?

so I found this link: http://support.apple.come/kb/HT4527 and it talks about transferring iTunes from a PC to a Mac using an external hard drive. I am kind of computer illiterate so am I able to use a USB flash drive or do I actually have to buy an external hard drive? I have been trying to transfer my songs for a week now so I am getting kind of frustrated lol.
Thanks!

jonescm128 wrote:
... am I able to use a USB flash drive
Yes.

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