HT1386 can't sync music to ipad

when syncing, the music isn't being transferred to the ipad. in the ipad, the music appears with a gray wheel, and isn't really there. i already tried restoring to factory setting, but it didn't help. i also tried manually transferring the music, but that didn't work either.

Sync music (purchased from iTune Store) to iPad. Select device on the left and Music on the top.
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