How do I move my iTunes media files ?

I have the new 2011 mac mini with a 256 G SSD and a 750 G HD.
My question is how do I transfer all my songs, movies, etc. to the 750 G HD?
Everytime I download something it goes straight to the 256 G SSD.. 
I tried to move my entire itunes folder to the HD and when I booted up itunes all media was gone and would not load, so I transferred it back to the SSD.
New to macs so any help would be appreciated..  Thanks!!

There are many ways to copy the iTunes folder.  The easiest way (I think) is to just open two finder windows, then drag the folder from one to the other.  Make sure you see a "+" sign so you know you are copying rather than moving.  Between two drives copy should be the default, but you toggle that by holding the option key.
Although really, you could just move it there.  I posted to copy because I am always paranoid about backups.  The point is, if iTunes is NOT open, you just need to get the iTunes folder where you want it (the whole thing).  Then just open iTunes holding the option key so it will prompt you for the location of your library.

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