Itunes won't sync yosemite (external drive)

I have an external drive and with the new update (of yosemite and the new itunes) my music library won't sync.
It is on an external drive. I have tried the previous method (preferences, advanced, itunes media folder location--change)... but it does not seem to register it and it will not sync!!
Very frustrating

OK, after searching the forum I know to hold the Shift key when starting iTunes. But I have to do this every single time???!!! That's the same as changing the preferences, practically.

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I am hoping somebody will be able to advise me. I followed the instructions on this video:
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Yes, there is the portable library as well. I worked with Kirk at Kirkville (Mac expert dude), and I basicallly had a portable setup, but he said the portable library left you open to functionality problems over time and I notiece that I didnt't get the "Script," dropdown menu in iTunes wihen it wasnt' set up like I suggested. Also, from time to time you'd possibly lose files, run into sync issues. He's a pretty knowledgable guy about iTunes, IMO he' the best but it's debatable, and he recommeneded highly leaving the library files on the local HD.
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Psych, I'm going to suggest if you like, message me and I can help you via email. Then I can forward my correspondence with Kirk, and you can see exactly what he suggested and walked me through. You may have already done much of it, but it's a good failsafe, as after I was done with his help....man the files now work just like they would if all on local.
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