Trying to Create New iTunes Library on an External HD

So I have all of my music stored on an external hard drive and I want to keep it there to keep my new macbook air's tiny SSD free.  But when I try to create a new library on my external drive, a message pops up that says the folder cannot be created.  What might be causing this and how do I fix it?

On the external drive, right click - Get Info.
Scroll to the bottom and tick Ignore ownership on this volume.

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  • How best to add music to new iTunes library on external hard drive?

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  • C to create an iTunes library which is on external harddrive

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1473
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