How to transfer music from pc to new mac

Just switched from a windows based ThinkPad PC (Windows based), to a new MacBook. I have my ITunes library on an external drive. How do or can I bring to over to my new MacBook?

This article explains it better than I could:  Move iTunes from PC to MAC, http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html

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    Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide - http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/ - Information about use in disk mode pertains only to older model iPods.
    Get Your Music Off of Your iPod - http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Get_Your_Music_Off_of_Your_iPod - I am not sure but this may only work with some models and not newer Touch, iPhone, or iPad.
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    I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link. <Edited by Host>

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    PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
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    I plan to buy a new Mac Mini to replace my 2004 model which uses OS 10.4. How best to transfer my files from the old to the new Mini?

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    Hi ismara17,
    If you are looking to move your music to a new Mac, you may find the following article helpful:
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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    - Brenden

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    How can I transfer my music collection (mainly from cd not purchased from iTunes) to my new MacAir book? iPod is touch version 6.1.6.  It will not sync to my iPod either.

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    OK, if you have followed the advice on the page, it is probably best to contact Apple via the contact us button at the bottom of the page.
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    Message was edited by: polydorus

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    I have no music in my itunes account yet. I am trying to transfer music from friends' accounts and their ipods/playlists.

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    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    Transfer other music by using a third-party program like one of thse discussed here:
    Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities

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