The Music Box  Version 2.6 
           Carner Enterprises
          13298 Rocky Ridge Rd.
        Silverdale, WA 98383 USA
          carner@tscnet.com
          rckessler@aol.com
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              FOR WINDOWS 95 
     (requires a sound card with MIDI)
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"The Music Box" provides computer users with the ability to improve
their listening skills without the help of another person.  
Traditionally, ear training has required at least two people, 
one to play the dictation and one to take the dictation 
(write it down).  With "The Music Box", you can practice 
intervals, triads, sevenths, rhythms, scales, modes and 
melodies by using the computer.  

"The Music Box" allows you to configure the 
dictation sequences from the easiest melody to the most 
complex.  Beginners or advanced music students, 
children or adults will all find a setting that 
is correct for them. You don’t even need music paper, you 
can take dictation by pointing and clicking on the screen 
as the computer plays. If you prefer music paper, the program 
will print a sheet for you. With Version 2.6, you can even 
create melodies in the treble or bass clef!

Setup instructions for the mbox3226.zip file:

1. Unzip the file into the directory of your choice.

You should find four files in the directory:

   musbox32.exe
   musbox32.hlp
   tips.txt
   readme.txt

2. Double click on the file musbox32.exe to run the program.

To make shortcut for your desktop, do the following:

1. After unzipping the file, click the musbox32.exe file with the
   right mouse button.
2. Select the menu item, 'Create Shortcut' from the popup menu.
3. When you release the mouse, a shortcut will appear in the
   directory.
4. Press the 'Ctrl' key down and drag and drop the shortcut
   to your desktop.  
5. Now, just doubleclick on the shortcut from your desktop to
   launch The Music Box.

To add the program to your 'Programs' menu in Windows 95:

1. Select the Start button with your right mouse button.
2. Choose Open.
3. Choose the 'Programs' folder.
4. Under 'File' choose 'New Shortcut'.
5. Use the Browse button to find musbox32.exe and select it.
6. This should add the program to your 'Programs' list.

The Music Box is shareware.  The shareware distribution system 
relies on users to share the unregistered demonstration version
of the program.  You may make copies of the unregistered version and 
share it with anyone you feel may be interested in the program. 
The demonstration version of the program does limit 
choices for some dictation components but fully illustrates 
the power of the program.  After a trial period, you may purchase 
the fully functional version of the program by registering 
with Carner Enterprises (the registered version may NOT be 
copied and distributed).  

The on-line help file accompanying the unregistered version has 
complete instructions on how to register directly or with a credit
card. 


Thank you for your interest in The Music Box.