²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * If you have children or grandchildren then this program is for you. *Ä>Ä> P O C O A P O C O <Ä<Ä* You will love it for them. ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Version 1.0 ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * ²±° * *** OVERVIEW *** POCO A POCO (little by little, music term) was written for Sound Blaster music card and for standard PC speaker. It also works with Sound Blaster adaptable music cards (e.g., PORT*ABLE Sound Plus for IBM PC compatible laptops thanks to program BlasterMaster, Copyright by Digispeech, Inc., 1993, Palo Alto). To create this program, Sound Blaster Card Library functions were used. Sound Blaster Card Library, Copyright by Creative Labs, Inc. 1991. POCO A POCO assists user in a comprehension of music education values through the functions of Start Up screen and Main Meniu. *** SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS *** Version 1.0 allows: - to listen polyphony melody - to control tempo of the performance with keys <-,-> - to transpoze the melody if it is too high or too low for your voice - to change timbres for voices 1,2,3 with keys F1,F2,F3 - to count rhythm with keys z, x, c, v, b, n, m - to read Manual On-Line - to choose sound environment to perform above functions (with Sound Blaster whenever you install it or without Sound Blaster Card) - to choose one of the following modes from the Main Meniu: (1) Choose melody you wish to work on (2) Memorize the melody in mode with support on screen (3) Test your memory in mode without support on screen and earn real money toward Song Collections or other SKYMUS products (4) Play in direct (piano) mode or in accompa- niment mode (5) Exit Press ESC in Start Up screen and you are in Main Meniu. From here you may perform the above functions (1)-(5). The special feature of POCO A POCO is a unique memorizing algorithm which helps to develop internal memory skills while having fun in MEMORIZE, TEST and PLAY modes. Concentration developed through this memorizing algorithm will become valuable personal asset for user. Using modes CHOOSE, MEMORIZE, TEST, PLAY, EXIT are self-explanatory and doesn't require additional description. *** SAMPLES OF EDUCATION TASKS *** 1. while POCO A POCO plays the melody in the Start Up screen (I) clap hands or press key z-m on your computer keyboard; I.a) every beat; I.b) every other odd beat; I.c) every other even beat; I.d) every third beat (it's hard); (II) try to sing voice 2 (III) change timbre of voice 1 every other measure (IV) perform various hands coordination exercises in rhythm 2. based on Score results in TEST mode organize mini competitions at home or in class for the best performance. It will activate memorizing process When you try to do these education tasks you will conceive internal elementary relations between music, math, and memory.Integration of any subjects are important in our daily life. *** PRICE POLICY *** POCO A POCO registration fee is: $35 with two Discount Coupons* for $10 each; $55 without Discount Coupons; $3 for Postage and Handling in U.S.A. SONGS COLLECTION: $9.95 with Discount Coupon for $10; $19.95 without Discount Coupon; $2 for Postage and Handling in U.S.A. * Discount Coupons you are able to earn in TEST mode of POCO A POCO *** REGISTRATION OF POCO A POCO *** For registered user SKYMUS CO. will provide: - One Songs Collection (12 songs); - discounts on upgrades of POCO A POCO; - video opportunity to participate on the educational TV shows of SKYMUS CO. on Hollywood Public Access TV Channel; - 50% discount on one Song Collection; - user support by mail; ATTENTION! - support to run POCO MEMORIZING competitions in user's local community. The registrated program POCO A POCO would be sent to the Winner of each competition (initiator should: 1. present shareware version of POCO A POCO to the Winner while the registrated version arrive; 2. send Winner's picture and name; 3. send a video excerpt on VHS from the POCO MEMORIZING competition to SKYMUS Co. with authorization to use the video in TV programs of SKYMUS Co.; 4. cover postage expenses; 5. $20 to cover one Songs Collection. *** EVALUATION PERIOD POCO A POCO *** is three months. After this period the user is expected to registrate the program. Users always welcome to apply for latest version of POCO A POCO. *** CONTEXT OF USING P O C O A P O C O *** Our music education company teaches children (from three years old) and adults in Los Angeles. In our SKYMUS Co. we have commitment to bring most obvious music education methods to our students. We carry out this commitment through the elements of world famous Suzuki, Orff, Kodaly music education systems also through the own created methods. Our students shared SKYMUS CO. educational approach already in Japan, France, Israel, Taiwan, in various states of America. Computer in this education process is not a purpose but an instrument of support. It serves to make learning easier and more natural, to help students to conceive structures of music knowledge also human co-existent on the Earth. That is why our computer software is simple from the technical point of view. It is not so trivial when the student is performing education tasks while computer program is in action. It is a pleasure for me to thank here all patrons, without whom presented development would be impossible: - Mr.Craig Harris, former President of ICMA* (San Francisco); - Mrs.Aldona Avizienis-Venckunas, patron of SKYMUS Co. (Santa Monica); - Mr.Antanas Mikalajunas, patron of the Lithuanian culture and education (Santa Monica). I look forward to earn your trust and respect. Arturas Medonis, SKYMUS CO. member of ASP member of ICMA All your questions and the registration address to: SKYMUS CO. PO BOX 49603 LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 Registration make payable to SKYMUS CO. *ICMA - International Computer Music Association Feel free to distribute copies of the shareware program P O C O A P O C O ! Copyright A.Medonis, 1993