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TEACH ME SOFTWARE
TEACH ME TO PLAY MUSIC
PART 1: READ and IDENTIFY NOTES
Version 1.0
Copyright (c) 1989 by Michael W. Sapper
MCC ToolKit Copyright (c) 1987 by Music Quest, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
OVERVIEW:
MUSIC1 is an interactive musical education progam. It will help you
learn to read and identify musical notes. This program requires a
graphics card and monitor capable of screen mode 2 (CGA, EGA, ect...).
Some notes will not play on the computer speaker, they are out of
the "tolerable" range of the speaker.
The shareware/demo version of the program is limited. The notes in
the octaves directly above and below middle "C" are functional all other
notes are turned off. To receive a complete version of MUSIC1 you must
register the software. To register send the registration form and the
correct registration fee to:
Teach Me Notes
PO Box 20534
San Diego, CA 92120
Registration Fees:
Individual (USA) .......... $10.00
Individual (Foreign) .......... $17.00
A discount of $2.00 is available to registered users of any other
Teach Me product. Upgrades or replacements to registered users are
$7.00 ($14.00 Foreign).
If you require a 3.5" Disk please add $4.00
FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
For multiple registrations (Schools, Institutions, ect.) please
contact Teach Me.
MIDI USERS:
MUSIC1 is MIDI compatable! If you have a MPU-401 or compatable the
program will detect it and use Channel 1 for playback and input.
Anytime a note is needed for entry you may play it on your Synthesizer
keyboard (computer keyboard entry is still functional). Set your Synth.
to OMNI ON, LOCAL OFF. A piano type sound is recommened. Range is limited
by your Synth. To force the computer speaker and disable the MIDI see
below.
COMMAND LINE OPTIONS:
There are two command line options. They are /S and /K.
/S Disables the computer speaker. No sound will be produced.
/K For MIDI users - Forces non-MIDI operation.
These options may be used separatly or together. When only using the
/K option you must proceed it with a "/" .
EXAMPLES:
MUSIC1 /S Turns off the sound.
MUSIC1 / /K Disables MIDI operation.
MUSIC1 /S /K Disables MIDI operation and turns the sound off.
PROGRAM OPERATION:
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GENERAL:
MUSIC1 is a menu driven program. Pressing [ESC] at any time will back
you up one screen. When in the main menu, (grand piano) [ESC] will
end the program.
MAIN MENU: (GRAND PIANO)
==========
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
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[ESC] Ends the program.
[ENTER] To select the highlighted option.
Any other key Moves the cursor.
LEARN MENU:
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You can choose one of three ways to indentify a note, the program
will then display the others.
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
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[ESC] Returns to Main Menu.
[ENTER] To select the highlighted option.
Any other key Moves the Cursor.
OPTION 1 KEYBOARD INPUT:
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Pick a note by moving the cursor on the piano keyboard. Select the
note by pressing [ENTER]. The name and location on the staff of the
note will be displayed, to continue pick another note. MIDI users
may use their Synth. Keyboard for input by playing the desired note.
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
-------------- ------------------------------------
[ESC] Returns to Learn Menu.
[ENTER] To select the note under the cursor.
[Up Arrow] Moves cursor up a half step.
[Dwn. Arrow] Moves cursor down a half step.
[Left Arrow] Moves cursor up a whole step.
[Right Arrow] Moves cursor down a whole step.
[Pg. Down] Moves cursor down an octave.
[Pg. Up] Moves cursor up an octave.
OPTION 2 NOTE NAME:
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Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to the desired note name,
press [ENTER], and the first position of the note will be shown on
the piano keyboard and on the staff. By pressing any key the note
will be displayed an octave higher until the note is out of range.
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
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[ESC] Return to Learn Menu.
[ENTER] To select the highlighted note name.
Arrow keys Moves the cursor in the direction of the
arrow.
OPTION 3 LOCATION ON STAFF:
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Using the arrow keys, display the desired note on the staff, press
[ENTER], the note name and its location on the piano keyboard will
be displayed. Display another note on the staff to continue.
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
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[ESC] Return to Learn Menu.
[ENTER] To select the note on the staff.
[Up Arrow] Moves note up a half step.
[Dwn. Arrow] Moves note down a half step.
[Left Arrow] Moves note up a whole step.
[Right Arrow] Moves note down a whole step.
[Pg. Down] Moves note down an octave.
[Pg. Up] Moves note up an octave.
QUIZ MENU:
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The computer will quiz you on note names, their locations on the staff
and the piano keyboard, a score will be kept. Correctly naming the
note is worth 1 point and correctly displaying the note on the piano
keyboard or the staff is worth 2 points. The score is the precentage of
correct answers.
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
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[ESC] Returns to the Main Menu.
[ENTER] Selects the highlighted option.
Any other key Moves the cursor.
OPTION 1 KEYBOARD:
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A note will be displayed on the piano keyboard. First select
the proper name for the note, then place the note on the staff. The
correct location and name will be displayed if you incorrectly place
the note on the staff. The Score is updated until the [ESC] key is
pressed.
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
------------ ------------------------------------
[ESC] Returns to the Quiz Menu.
[ENTER] Selects the Note Name or current location
on the Staff.
Arrow Keys \
Page Up - These Keys function the same way as in
Page Down / Learn screens. (step up, step down, cursor
movement ect.)
OPTION 2 STAFF:
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A note will be diplayed on the Staff. First name the note, then place
the note on the Piano Keyboard. Midi users have the option of playing
the correct note on their Synth. Keyboard. The correct note name and
location on the piano keyboard will be displayed if the note is
incorrectly placed on the piano keyboard. The Score will be updated,
this will continue until you press [ESC].
KEYS:
KEY ACTION
----------- ------------------------------
[ESC] Returns to the Quiz Menu.
[ENTER] Selects the Note Name or current location
on the Staff.
Arrow Keys \
Page Up - These Keys function the same way as in
Page Down / Learn screens. (step up, step down, cursor
movement ect.)
I hope you will find this program both enjoyable and educational.
If you have any comments or suggestions send a message on
CompuServe (72417,3706) or mail it to me at the registration address.
Michael W. Sapper
Teach Me Software
More programs in the musical education series.
MUSIC2 Musical Timing
MUSIC3 Major and Minor Key Signatures, Scales
MUSIC4 Chords and Chord Progressions
MUSIC5 Memory Resident Note Identifier