Music stuck on IPhone

Hi, My old hardrive died and now I cannot get my music from my IPhone to my new computer. I don't want to update or sync my phone for fear of losing all my music. Please let me know how to get my music off my phone and into my library so I can update my phone. I have seen programs offered that will let you do this but I shouldn't have to buy a 3rd party program to do this.
Thank you!

The music sync is one way - computer to iphone. The exception is itunes music. Without syncing: File>Transfer Purchases
It has always bee very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computers files/docs/pics/music/etc.
Use your backup copy to put everything back.

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