Sound breaking up, occasionally on itunes

I dont know if this is an itunes problem or my computer sound problem, but i notice it while playing songs on itunes.
sometimes (maybe one or two times a day) my itunes will just stop playing for about 1-2 seconds, and then continue playing. it just kind of breaks up, and there is nothing that i can see that i am doing that i am do that would initiate this.
i dont know if this is related, but when i am on skype sometimes the sound breaks up there too... anyone know what is causing this?

Make sure your battery is fully charged
Reset your iPod
Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs, till the Apple logo comes ON, then release the buttons
Select your preferred language
See this Apple support Article on 5Rs.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
If the above doesn't work,
Does the earphone sound good on your iTunes, playing the same music?
Most likely there are dirt or lint in your earphone jack, you can try using ear clips to clean the iPod earphone jack, with some cleaning alcohol, or blow it out with compress air. (those rubber ball with nozzle that you squeeze).
Good Luck!

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