My iPhone is synced to an old computer, how do I get it synced with my new one and not lose all the music?

I recently had to rebuild my hard drive. When I try to sync my iPhone, the iTunes app won't recognize the phone and gives me the option of erasing the content on the phone and syncing to the library that it currently has. I don't want to lose the content on the phone but I do want to add content from the current library. Any suggestions? Or am I screwed?

Two options available to you.
Option 1: If the computer your previous sync is available then you can do itunes home sharing. Transfer the files and then sync to the new computer. Setting up home sharing http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4620
Option 2: If the computer you were previously syncing with isn't available AND you purchased the music via itunes you can transfer the purchases. Transfering purchases http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2554

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