Drag and Drop Music folder to iTunes Media folder?

My HDD lacks the space for running "Consolidating Files" (File->Library->Organize Library->Consolidate Files), since iTunes doesn't move the items but rather copies them to iTunes Media.  My goal is to have the Music folder live inside the iTunes Media folder.   Can I drag and drop the Music folder into iTunes Media?  Any adverse consequences for doing this?   I am trying to straighten my iTunes folder and file structure.  As it is now, in addition to what I mentioned, the *library.xml and other related files are living inside the iTunes Media folder but I believe those should reside under the iTunes folder. How do I get them back out there?  Does any of this reorganization matter?   Everything displays just fine in the iTunes browser.   Thank you for your help.

ohneSchatten wrote:
My HDD lacks the space for running "Consolidating Files" (File->Library->Organize Library->Consolidate Files), s
Where are these files now if not inside the itunes media folder?
since iTunes doesn't move the items but rather copies them to iTunes Media.
Correct. Any music now in iTunes should be in /Music/iTunes/iTunes media/ folder.
Are you looking to add more music to iTunes?
Do this...
Go to /Music/iTunes/iTunes media/ folder.
Find the Automatically add to iTunes folder and make a shortcut on the desktop.
Drag songs here. This will add to iTunes and move, not copy, the song to the iTunes folder.
I am trying to straighten my iTunes folder and file structure.  As it is now, in addition to what I mentioned, the *library.xml and other related files are living inside the iTunes Media folder but I believe those should reside under the iTunes folder. How do I get them back out there?  Does any of this reorganization matter
Go to iTunes prefs > Advanced.
Makes sure the iTunes media folder location is set to /Music/iTunes/iTunes media/.
Uncheck Keep iTunes folder organized then click OK.
Then recheck Keep iTunes folder organized then click OK.

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