Cannot add music from hard disk to itunes

Help me i cant add music from my seagate freeagent go to my itunes. i tried to drag it in but it doesnt appear in the library

if those files are MP3s, try running them by _*MP3 Validator*_ before adding.
could also be due to permissions problems.
check if you have read & write permissions for your music folder. in finder, right-click on it and +get info+. unlock the little padlock (you may have to enter your admin password) and change the permission settings. next, click on the little gear-shaped icon and +apply to enclosed items+ like so
the important part is to *apply to enclosed items* !
JGG

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