note: you need a java compiler to compile and run these programs.

Here is how to use frank's chord maker 1:
go to the directory named chordmaker.
compile the program by typing javac -cp . chordmaker.java.
run the program by typing java -cp . chordmakerapp
press any key on the paino, you should hear a chord.
you can play different chords by pressing different keys.
white keys play major chords and black keys play minor chords.
move the blue square on 4 to 14. the chords should sound different.
you can change the chords by moving blue squares to different numbers.
To change the instument, make sure the caps lock is off and press the i key.
To play in a higher or lower octave. use the + and - keys.



Here is how to use frank's chord maker 2:
this program lets you make 4 note chords by connecting 3 note chords together.
go to the directory named chordmaker2.
compile the program by typing javac -cp . chordmaker2.java.
run the program by typing java -cp . chordmakerapp
press the random button to get a random chord.
the random chord is made by connecting 2 major chords together.
uncheck one of the checkboxes that say major. press the random button again.
the random chord is made by connecting major chords and minor together.




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