Bagpipe Player

Bagpipe Player

by Aleksey Vasilyev

22 ratings
39 reviews
$14.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 6, 2015
  • February 26, 2026
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Learn, play, and compose bagpipe music with this app. It supports popular music file formats, offers authentic sounds, and provides tools for practice and creation. Manage your tunes, export them, and sync across devices.

Play bagpipe music with authentic sounds
View sheet music for BWW, BMW, ABC files
Compose new tunes with a graphical editor
Practice tools: section repeat, playback delay
Export music as PDF or MIDI
Organize tunes with folders
Sync files via iCloud
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What's New in Bagpipe Player

1.4.8

February 26, 2026

Several functions have been added to the editor. Now you can undo the last few actions.

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User reviews

Overall good - PDF export issue

For a different reason to help reinforce and learn a tune — unbeatable, frankly. Visuals, timings and a vast amount of tunes to readily search and add. My challenge is in using the inbuilt PDF export feature. No matter if my phone is in portrait or landscape, the export to PDF is so crushed, that it makes it unintelligible. If a solution to this is out there, I’m more than happy to go the whole hog give this app a 5* review
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Help

Not sure where to go to ask for some help. Could you let me know please? Can we upload other songs other than what comes with the app?

Not User Friendly

Bought this to write pipe music, but it is far from user friendly - when opened you get a list of already written out tunes but no apparent instructions on how to compose. Waste of money at this point.

Every piper and drummer needs this app

A great app that every piper and drummer should have. Thousands of tunes are available for download and, I haven't used it much, you can use the built in tune writer. It is like having a teacher to play with any time. Everyone in the pipe band has this app now and some even bought ipads just because of this app.

I can't wait for the optical sheet music recognition update but no word when, or if, that will happen.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your kind words about the app. Unfortunately, the optical note recognition feature had to be phased out due to sanctions and lack of interest. However, the app has been developed for Apple TV. If there is interest I can include you in the group of testers of the application. I will not sell it yet as the funds are blocked in AppleStore.

Had Higher Hopes

I have several thousand tunes in BMW and BWW format. I manage them on my PC with the full Windows version. I was hoping to use this player on my iPad. Got it installed but it doesn’t work very well. Gave up.

Response from developer

Hi, can you describe in detail what you don't like about the app, I think users of the app would be interested in what it means: “very well”

FAQ

What can I do with the Bagpipe Player app?

The app allows you to play bagpipe music with authentic sounds, view sheet music for various file formats (BWW, BMW, ABC), and compose new tunes using a graphical editor. It also includes practice tools like section repeating and playback delay, and you can export your music as PDF or MIDI files.

What file formats does the Bagpipe Player support?

The app primarily supports BWW, BMW, and ABC file formats for writing and playing bagpipe music. You can import these files from various sources like email attachments, Dropbox, or through iTunes file sharing.

How much does the Bagpipe Player app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means some features or content might require an additional purchase to unlock.

Can I sync my bagpipe tunes across multiple devices?

Yes, the app supports iCloud synchronization, allowing you to sync your files and tunes between your Apple devices. You can also upload files to a Dropbox folder for easy access and backup.

Is the Bagpipe Player suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed to be useful for both beginners and professional bagpipers. It provides tools for learning new tunes, practicing existing ones, and even composing your own, making it a comprehensive resource for all skill levels.