WELCOME TO MELISSA'S MUSIC FLASHCARDS All rights reserved - Copyright 1990-91 Member Association of Shareware Professionals This is a SHAREWARE Program Program designed and written by Roger A. Johnston Flying Mouse Software P.O. Box 606 Midway City, Ca 92655 ******************************* TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION 1 ----------------------- Getting Started & Hardware SECTION 2 ----------------------- MMF & Windows SECTION 3 ----------------------- General Description SECTION 4 ----------------------- Initialization Screen SECTION 5 ----------------------- Flashcard Screen SECTION 6 ----------------------- About Shareware SECTION 7 ----------------------- Problems & Tech Support SECTION 8 ----------------------- Planned Upgrades SECTION 9 ----------------------- Permissom to Copy SECTION 10 ---------------------- Disclaimer SECTION 11 ---------------------- Upgrades this Version SECTION 12 ---------------------- Registration Information SECTION 13 ---------------------- ASP (Ombudsman) SECTION 14 ---------------------- Registration Form SECTION 15 ---------------------- Vendor Information SECTION 16 ---------------------- ASP Vendor -Page 1- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 1: Getting Started & Hardware Requirements Hardware; You must have a minimum of EGA to display program. Your system must also have a mouse with the latest driver. One Drive System; Start your computer as you normally would (with the DOS diskette) then insert the Melissa's MF Diskette into drive "A", at the DOS prompt type in "A:\FMSMMF.EXE". The program will run slowly from diskette but is acceptable. Hard Disk System; Start your computer as you normally would. Make a directory for MMF (consult your DOS manual for instructions on how to make a directory and copy files). Copy all the files from your MMF diskette into this directory. At the DOS prompt type in "FMSMMF.EXE" to run the program. PRECAUTIONS: To insure proper operation of the program it is best to place it in it's own directory. This is only a precaution, progams that are in there own directories do not bother or are not bothered by any other program. This is not a must, just good practice. This program does not write any file to disk. SECTION 2: Melissa's Music Flashcards in Windows To use MMF in Windows 3.0 and install the Icon, use the normal procedure to start Windows. Select the window in which you want to install the program (refer to your windows manual for installation of programs). Once you have installed the program in Windows, single click on the program just to highlight it. Pull down the "FILE" menu and select properties. Click on change icon. In the "File Name Box", type in the Drive:\path\icon name.ico, (ie: C:\MMF\FMSMMF.ICO). Click OK & OK. You should now have the FMSMMF icon on the screen above the program. If you have a problem with this procedure consult your windows manual. SECTION 3: General Description In watching kids try to learn the notes and keys of the music staff for piano lessons, the use of old-fashioned flashcards was boring to the kids (and the adults). This program was written with those flashcards in mind. An interactive computer environment would be both entertaining and interesting. The use of this program probably requires some knowledge of music, such as what a note is, what sharps and flats do, the difference between treble and bass clefs, etc. However, when this program is used in the context of learning a musical instrument, the theory should pose no problem. Fundamentally, this program allows one to choose the clef and the number of sharp or flats in the key signature after which key signatures and notes are displayed at random on the staff. You can guess at the note or have it displayed as a key on the keyboard. -Page 2- Flying Mouse Software Animating the notes adds interest to the process of learning the names of the notes and keys. SECTION 4: Initialization Screen The opening screen consists of a column of key boxes, a column of clef boxes and a row of option boxes at the bottom of the screen. The KEY and CLEF boxes may be scrolled through with the cursor keys or selected with the mouse. The four KEY boxes are: KEY OF C - To practice notes in the Key of C SHARP KEYS - To practice notes in the sharp keys only FLAT KEYS - To practice notes in the flat keys only FLAT & SHARP KEYS - To practice all possible key signatures NOTE: Except in the case of the Key of C option, pressing a number key between 0 & 7 will set the upper limit on the number of sharps and/or flats that will be displayed (the left & right cursor keys will also increase & decrease this value). This feature is handy when introducing the concept of keys to a student. The Three CLEF boxes: TREBLE CLEF - To practice notes in the treble (or G) clef BASS CLEF - To practice notes in the bass (or F) clef BOTH CLEFS - To select both treble & bass The Bottom option boxes: BEGIN - Starts flashcard generation (See section 5) HELP - Displays a one page quick help EXIT - Exit this program to DOS SECTION 5: Flachcard Screen You can either supervise the student along with the progam or let them practice at the students own pace. The Flashcard screen displays a musical staff with clef sgin, a note, and sharps or flats if selected in the initialization menu. There is also a row of boxes across the top of the screen showing note letters with sharp and flat symbols. Across the bottom of the screen are the option boxes. To be shown the name of the displayed note, simply press the enter key or the right mouse button with the cursor positioned to the right of the note. Pressing the enter key or left mouse button will cause the new note to be displayed. To guess the name of the note, move the mouse cursor to the upper row of boxes and click the right mouse button when you are positioned over the note name. A correct answer will result in an animated happy face; whereas an incorrect answer results in an animated sad face. If the note name is sharped or flatted due to the key signature, the sharp or flat symbol associated with the note name should be selected. A display of the note on the keyboard can be seen by clicking on the hint box at the bottom of the screen or by pressing the "H" key. To really cheat, clicking in the center of the note on the staff will highlight the correct note box at the top of the screen. Selecting the EXIT box at the bottom of the screen returns you to the initialization screen where perameters may be changed or the program exited. -Page 3- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 6: About Shareware Shareware is a try-before-you-buy process in which you are allowed to use the program for a specific amount of time. This time will vary from program to program. The grace period for this program is 3 weeks. If after that time you find the program useful, you are expexted to register with the author (see registration form below). If however after the specified time you do not find the program useful you are required to remove it from use. Remember that the shareware system will only work if you support it by registering your program with the author. This does a few thing like, encourage the authors of shareware to continue to write quality programs, upgrade existing programs and supply support for those programs. If you choose not to register, we would still like to hear about any comments or suggestions you may have on Melissa's Music Flashcards. SECTION 7: Problems & Technical Support Some older mouse driver may not work with this program. If you encounter any problems with the program, write us stating the problem along with the version number of the program or you can give us a call at (714) 898-7262 between 5:00 - 7:00 PST for technical problems. We will be glad to do everything we can to get your problems solved quickly. Please limit calls to problems ONLY, send in your comments or suggestions. Note: We will NOT accept collect phone calls. Phone help is only for Registered users. If you call and get our answering machine. Please leave you name, phone number, program, version number and the problem you are encountering. We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Also on CompuServe User ID : [70233,1315] SECTION 8: Planned upgrades The planned upgrades to the program include: 1. We plan to include an accurate representaion of the note through the system speaker in the next version. 2. Also a HINT modification which will show the note on the violin fingerboard. SECTION 9: Permission to Copy Clubs, Individuals and other Organizations are granted permission to freely distribute this program and its associated documents by Flying Mouse Software. Distribution Requirements: 1. The registration fees for this program are to the author ONLY. No fees charged for the software and it's documentation above and beyond the fees for disk duplication and distribution, (normally under $6.00) -Page 4- Flying Mouse Software 2. No advertisment made as to the program being public domain, free or cheap. All advertisements must state this program is SHAREWARE. 3. No modifications made to this program, it's name or to any of the accompanying documentation or files. 4. All persons whom this program is distributed to should be informed of and encouraged to support the shareware concept. 5. Doc files with Melissa's Music Flashcards must remain together and be distributed on the same diskette or Arc'd together. NO FILES MAY BE DELETED. 6. This program may NOT be rented or leased by anyone. SECTION 10: Disclaimer The author reserves all rights to Melissa's Music Flashcards and it's associated documentation. Flying Mouse Software assumes no liability to you or any other party for the use or misuse of this program for damages caused either direct or consequential. SECTION 11: Upgrades this version 1. This is a new release. See above for future upgrades. SECTION 12: Registration Information Registration entitles you to the latest version of the program as they become available. You can also call us with any problems (see Tech support). Only registered users will receive over the phone help. We will verify registrations. Registered user you will be the first ones to be informed of any major upgrades or modifications made to the program. Your comments / suggestions will have the highest consideration for incorporation into the program. SECTION 13: ASP (Ombudsman) This program is produced by Flying Mouse Software, 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 easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. -Page 5- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 14: REGISTRATION FORM Registration Fee (Circle disk size) Cal Tax Send 5 1/4 ------- MMF on (5 1/4) - $18.50 ($1.40) 3 1/3 ------- MMF on (3 1/2) - $19.50 ($1.50) Shipping & Handling - $ 1.50 Calif Res. add 6.5% sales tax - ($_.__) (US FUNDS ONLY) Total = $___.__ Make CHECK/M.O./P.M.O payable to Flying Mouse Software, fill in this form and return to: Flying Mouse Software P.O. Box 606 Midway City, CA. 92655 -------------------------------------------------------------- Name : __________________________________________________ Address : __________________________________________________ City : __________________________________________________ State : _________________________ Zip : __________________ Ver. # : __________ (Located on Title Page) MMF Where did you get this program from : Company : ______________________________ Disk # : ______ Where did you hear about this program : _________________________________________________________ Comments or Suggestions : _______________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Thank You for your time in Registering this Program ..... Please DO NOT send cash ..... HAVE FUN & ENJOY THE PROGRAM ..... -Page 6- Flying Mouse Software ********************************** ******* VENDOR INFORMATION ******* ********************************** SECTION 15: Vendor Information Program Name : Melissa's Music Flashcards Catagories : (in order of preference) 1 : Music 2 : Education 3 : Children Program Requirements : Minimum of EGA system Mouse with up to date driver (program was written using a Logitech mouse) List of Features : On screen help Acknowledge correct with happy face Acknowledge wrong with crying note Hint that shows note on piano keys Cheat which shows proper note on screen Modify to cycle through notes user selects normal, sharps & flats Easy to use for kid's Included Files : Only two other files exist with this program, they are NOT to be seperated. If you must ark the files, ark them together. They include, FMSMMF.EXE FMSMMF.ICO FMSReadM.1ST Registration Information : See above Registration form for pricing This varies by diskette size -Page 7- Flying Mouse Software Author Information : Vendors may contact us; Bert Fischer Flying Mouse Software P.O. Box 606 Midway City, CA. 92655 Phone/Fax (714) 898-7262 CompuServe ID: 70233,1315 Program Description : This program teachs kid's of all ages about musical notes. You can set the type of note that appears on the screen from flats to sharps. The program will acknowledge if your right with a happy face note or the note will cry if your wrong. This is a very entertaining way to learn the musical notes. The program was written to add some fun to the drudgery of trying to learn Music. You can click on hint and the program will show you the proper note on the piano keys. Very simple to use, just point and click. Help Us to Serve You Better: If you are going to include Melissa's Music Flashcards in you library or Catalog, please notify us so you can be placed on our update list. We would also very much appreciate anything you write about, review or enter in your catalog about Melissa's Music Flashcards. We would like to thank you for your time and for your support in the Shareware Concept. Software Reviewers: Please contact us to be sure you have the latest version of the program. This is to insure your information on the program and it's registration is correct at the time of your review. Thank You in advance. SECTION 16: ASP Vendor We would recommend that you think about becoming an ASP approved vendor if you are not one now. The ASP is working for all of us in the Shareware Market Concept. The ASP has guidelines for programs to meet thier standards, these help give customers confidence that they are getting quality programs and a place to turn if no one else can help. For more info about ASP contact them at: Association of Shareware Professionals Vendor Certification Committee 545 Grover Road Muskegon, MI 49442 USA ---- End of Document ----