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                                ACCU Music System
                         Copyright 1993 by Kevin Fischer
                          Version 3.3 - April 20, 1993

   NOTE:   The  documentation is  contained in  a self-extracting  .EXE file.
   When you  use the  INSTALL program, it  will copy  it over in  normal text
   format.

   FIRST TIME PROGRAM INSTALLATION:

   First, you will need to install ACCU Music System onto another floppy disk
   or to a hard disk  directory.  Here's some brief instructions on how to do
   this:

   Begin, by  running the INSTALL.EXE  program from  either the disk  or hard
   disk directory where the files for the program are located.

   NOTE:  Be  sure to change to  the drive or directory  where INSTALL.EXE is
   located (i.e. don't type B:INSTALL).

   It will first ask you if you want to read this README file.

   Next, it will  go through the modules  which you can install.   You do not
   have to  install all of them, but  it is recommended that  you install the
   program files  for ACCU  Music System and  the documentation.   The INTUNE
   module is only for .ROL song playing on sound cards.  If you DO NOT have a
   sound card, you do not need to install this.   Just select the modules you
   want or don't want by pressing Y or N.

   You will  then be prompted for  a destination drive.  Press  the letter of
   the drive to  install to.   It will then  prompt you  for a directory  (it
   defaults to  \MUSICSYS).   Press ENTER to  keep it,  or change  it as  you
   please.   It  will then  check  the available  space on  your  destination
   location  and then  install the  modules you  selected.   You will  see it
   uncompress the modules into destination drive/directory.

   If you  are working with a  floppy drive only  system, you may have  to do
   multiple installations in order  to get it completely installed.   This is
   because if  you are installing to  your 2nd floppy, the  music program and
   the INTUNE program may not both fit.  With 720k, 1.2mb, and 1.44mb  floppy
   disks, this shouldn't be a problem.

   After running the  installation program, it  will automatically change  to
   the   drive  and  directory  where  you  installed  the  program  and  run
   MUSICSYS.EXE for you.  (NOTE:  If you only installed INTUNE, this will not
   work.)

   UPGRADE PROGRAM INSTALLATION:

   The install program will only let you install ACCU Music System into a new
   directory.  So,  if you already have  a copy of ACCU Music  System on your
   computer, you need to install the new version into a different directory.

   Once you  have done that, you can merge the new programs, printer drivers,
   etc. with your old configuration, songs, etc.

   You  will  be  copying everything  from  the  new  directory to  your  old
   directory and erasing the new directory.  This is done by changing to your
   old directory and typing:     COPY \newdir\*.*
   Then type:     ERASE \newdir\*.*
   Followed by:   RD \newdir

   The new version is now installed in your old directory.

   FIRST TIME MANUAL INSTALLATION:

   This section is only if the normal installation did not work okay.

   First, make a directory to store the files.
   Example:  MD \MUSICSYS

   Go to the location of the distribution files.

   Use the COPY command to copy any non-.EXE files:
   COPY file destination

   Example:  COPY README destination
   (where destination might be:  C:\MUSICSYS)

   Use  the  name  of  each  .EXE  file to  unarchive  it,  followed  by  the
   destination directory:  program destination

   Example:  ACCUMUSC.EXE destination
   (where destination might be:  C:\MUSICSYS)

   PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION:

   This program  is  being distributed  as  ShareWare.   This  means  that  I
   encourage the passing around of it and its availability to the public.  It
   also  means that I invite you to register  your copy of ACCU Music System.
   The  shareware version  of  the program  is  identical to  the  registered
   version  of the program.   NOTE:  There is a  begging screen when you exit
   the  program  and a  one-line registration  reminder  that appears  on all
   printed sheet  music.  If you  register, BOTH of these  annoyances WILL be
   disabled by the registration  code.  Please  register this program if  you
   continue to  use it in the future.  See the documentation and REGISTER.FRM
   for more information on registering.

   USES FOR THIS PROGRAM:

   This program includes everything that you need to create your own music on
   your  computer.   It  has a  graphics-based  (or text-based)  editor which
   allows you to enter notes and see them on the screen as well.  It includes
   a transposer which  will let you change the key signature of your music as
   well as raise/lower your music by half steps.  It also allows you to print
   out your music in sheet music format.  It allows you to play your music on
   the PC speaker or on a sound card.  Finally, you can convert your songs to
   the .ROL  format for distribution.   Your songs can range  from simple one
   voice  files to  complex multiple-voice  songs with  multiple instruments,
   etc.

   Previous users  of this program  have found this  program useful for  many
   applications.  Below is a list of possible uses:

   o    Students:
        -    Use  this for typing in your own musical compositions and seeing
             how they sound.  Then print out your music for others to play.
        -    Type in parts from band  or orchestra.  Print it out  so you can
             read the music better (rather than trying to read someone else's
             poorly handwritten music).   Transpose the music  to another key
             signature for easier  playing.  Transpose  the music to  another
             instrument  (i.e. Bass clef baritone to  treble clef) by raising
             or lower it by half steps.  Play it on the speaker or sound card
             so you can hear what it is supposed to sound like.
        -    Use it to keep a collection  of scales, etudes, or songs on file
             for other students.

   o    Teachers/Directors:
        -    Use  this program  to  type  in  music  for  your  students  for
             distribution  to  them.    This  is a  low-cost  alternative  to
             professional music packages.
        -    Use it for transposing parts for different instruments.
        -    Use it  for teaching about music -  notes, chords, etc.  Combine
             both  the printouts  and  playing ability  to demonstrate  music
             concepts.

   o    Sound card owners
        -    Use this program to create music for your Adlib compatible sound
             card.    Use  standard  music notation  rather  than  unfamiliar
             'player piano' style of composition.
        -    Use it to print out copies of your music.
        -    Use it to  convert your collection of .ROL files  to sheet music
             printouts so you  can play  the songs yourself  (on a  keyboard,
             with an instrument, etc.).

   o    Music Enthusiasts
        -    Use  it to  create  your own  printed  sheet music  rather  than
             handwriting the music.  It makes it  easier if you make mistakes
             or change the music often.
        -    Play your music so you can hear what it sounds like.

   o    Religious leaders or religious music organizers
        -    Use  it for creating readable  music for your  organist or other
             instruments.
        -    Use it for creating a music book.

   Quite  a few  of the  above applications  have been  used with  ACCU Music
   System by registered  users.   I'm sure there  are other uses  I have  not
   thought of as well.

   SOUND CARD USE

   In order to  use a sound  card with ACCU Music  System, you need  an Adlib
   compatible sound card.  You will also need a sound driver and a .ROL music
   file  player.  See  the documentation for  complete information  on how to
   obtain all of this (see SOUND CARD USE).

   Included with ACCU Music System is the shareware program InTune which is a
   .ROL music file player.  It is  NOT written by me, but by shareware author
   Doug  Brandon.    The  version  included  is  the UNREGISTERED,  SHAREWARE
   version.  I  have included  it for  your convenience.   If  you decide  to
   continue using  Intune, please  register it with  Doug Brandon.   See  the
   documentation of InTune for information on registering it.

   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

   ACCU Music System  is written in C++ (although  most of it is  standard C)
   and compiled with Borland C++  3.1.  It started out as a  BASIC program on
   my Atari.  It  easily outgrew that and so  was rewritten in C on  the IBM.
   It is currently over 30,000  lines long.  Any comments or  questions about
   the program and how it works are welcome.

   This program  was formerly named ACCU  Music Printer.  I  changed the name
   starting with version 3.0 to reflect the fact  that not only does it print
   music, but it  edits it, transposes it, converts it,  plays it, AND prints
   it.

   ABOUT THE AUTHOR

   I  am currently attending the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA),
   majoring in  Computer Science.  I  am a sophomore  there this spring.   My
   permanent address  is in Poway, California  which is a city  only 30 miles
   away from downtown  San Diego.   I have been  programming for a  number of
   years.    I first  started  out  on the  Atari  800  with BASIC  and  have
   progressed to C  on the IBM  PC.  I  have written several other  shareware
   programs for the  IBM.  I have an  interest in music, thus the  writing of
   ACCU Music System.

   If you have any ideas for other programs, please let me know.

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