Search computer files for music with itune?

I understand during the initial launch of the itunes application you have the option to search your computer for valid music files to be put in your itunes library, but how do I do this after I have been using itunes for a while?
WMP has a simple feature for this but itunes does not?
This is where I get confused, can anyone tell me of a way to scan my computer for music files that can be put in my library so I dont have to swim through all my folders?

You simply do by adding folders to itunes music libray
Go to file add folders one artist at a time or import your all folders by simply selecting my music click ok & it will add all your music folders to your itunes library

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