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                                ACCU Music System
                         Copyright 1992 by Kevin Fischer
                                   Version 3.1
                                 December 1, 1992

   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.  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
   press 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.)

   MANUAL INSTALLATION:

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

   Use the COPY command to copy any documentation files:
   COPY file destination

   Example:  COPY ACCUMUSC.DOC 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.  I
   have not crippled this  program in any way, so this program  has all of the
   features of the  registered version.  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 fall.
   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.

   ASP - Association of Share Professionals

        This program is produced by a member of the Association
        of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure
        that the shareware principle works for you. If you are
        unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP
        member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able
        to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute
        or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
        technical support for members' products. Please write to
        the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
        or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
        Ombudsman 70007,3536.