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THIS IS THE DOCUMENT FILE THAT SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED WITH THE
SHAREWARE COPY OF CHORD MAGIC.
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║ C H O R D M A G I C ║
║ Version 1.0 ║
║ Copyright 1993 by Andrew J. Gryc ║
║ UNREGISTERED SHAREWARE VERSION ║
╟──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢
║A program for Players, Teachers and Students of the guitar║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
INTRODUCTION
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Chord Magic is a program that lets you experiment with guitar chords
without tediously working out the details. You can position your
fingers anywhere on the computer "fingerboard", and Chord Magic will
tell you what chord you're playing. Because each string displays
which component of the chord it is, making slight alterations to
chords is child's play.
If you want to find a particular chord, C.M. lets you select from a
list of hundreds of chords and finds all possible variations of that
chord on the fingerboard (by default, C.M. finds 1225 variations on
E major!).
Chord Magic makes using non-standard tunings a snap too; all
features work with any tuning. Whereas most chord books list chords
only for your standard EADGBE tuning, C.M. is supplied with several
built-in tunings (and more are easily configurable).
After you include complete configuration control, superimposed
scales, tablature output, and other features and Chord Magic is a
guitar player's constant companion.
System Requirements:
IBM PC or compatible computer
256K minimum RAM
Monochrome, CGA, EGA/VGA, or compatible video adaptor
DOS 3.3 or better
(Optional equipment: Mouse)
SHAREWARE
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Chord Magic is a shareware program. If you would like to register
your copy, please send $20.00 (just slightly more than your average
CD!) and any comments or questions to:
Andy Gryc
Chord Magic
1520 Springhill Road
Albany, OR USA 97321
Registered users will receive a registered copy of this
software that includes:
■ More than a dozen extra built-in chords
■ Almost twice the number of built-in tunings
■ Expanded on-line help
■ The ability to saving command line settings
as well as a detailed manual that describes:
■ All CM's many features
■ The chord theory behind CM
■ How to customize Chord Magic for your needs
■ Getting the most from CM
■ Tablature output methods
BASIC USE
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CM has two primary functions: naming chords and finding chords.
* NAMING CHORDS
This is very simple. Just use the arrows or the mouse to position
your "fingers" on the fretboard, and CM will tell you what chord
you are "playing". Strings can be muted by pressing 'X', or click-
ing on the nut. If the chords are with a capo, press / or \ to
set the capo fret. Tab notation can also be entered; e.g. for a
D chord, type 2─┘3─┘2─┘0─┘X─┘X . CM displays the chords that
are matches in the order it thinks is most likely. To change the
root for the scale under Chord(s), use [ or ]. To reset press '.'
* FINDING CHORDS
This is also easy. Press F to find a particular chord, then pick
the root and variation. CM will find and sort a large chord list.
CM places you on the chord in the list closest to your current
fingering (allowing you to guess or verify a chord). Use PgUp/PgDn
to show more chords. Ctrl+Home/End moves to the first/last entry.
Use K to show/find all chords in a key (as opposed to the root).
* OTHER FEATURES
Using T, you can select alternate tunings or create your own. All
features work equally well with any tuning. S will superimpose a
scale, C can add/edit more chord spellings and D will dump the cur-
rent (and following) chord(s) into an ASCII file in TAB notation.
(To see this information while the program is running, please press F1.)