Transferring music from 3G itouch to new 4G itouch

i've been attempting to do this all day but i noticed that the older ipod is running iOS 4.x.x and in order to update i would probably lose all my music, but i know that i can't back up my ios 4.x.x ipod and restore it to my new 4th gen which runs ios 6.x.x...or can i?

See:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities
When it says restore from backup the old iPod will also be updated.
Then:
iOS: Transferring information from your current iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device
Are you sure you really do not have a 2G iPod? Those can only go to 4.2.1
Identifying iPod models
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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