# Bagpipe - Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe

> Virtual Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe simulator with microphone input and tutorials. (iPhone/iPad app by NETTuno s.r.l..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bagpipe-scottish-great-highland-bagpipe/id408187996 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NETTuno s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/323669738)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Italian
- Released: 2010-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bagpipe-scottish-great-highland-bagpipe/id408187996/reviews.md

## What is Bagpipe?

Amaze your friends and relatives by playing Scottish melodies, just blow into the microphone and touch the right keys to dip your house and everything else in a magical atmosphere. Approach this wonderful but little known musical instrument and discover the scot that's inside you!

KILLER FEATURES
▪ Blow into the microphone to play, it’s like a real Scottish bagpipe! The virtual air bag fills up and you can start playing. 
▪ Tutorials; follow them to immediately start playing magical melodies! They will help and teach you how to play some melodies.
▪ Simple but realistic; the virtual Bagpipe is easier to play than the real one, everybody can play it, but we still preserved a great realism;
▪ Amazing animations and “Flat Design” graphic!

… and much more!

Play, and become a master like Hevia! 

TIP
Connect your device to an external speaker for a better sound.

BONUS INFO
The most famous bagpipe is the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe, but there are many kinds of it from many countries, like the French Musette de cour, the Italians zampogna, piva, müsa and baghèt, the Spanish gaita, …  
It is essentially made by the reeds (drones) that play a base bass sound, a bag that the player inflates by blowing air into it (and which is the "lung" of the instrument) and by a "Chanter" upon which the player creates the melody. 


For issues, questions or requests, please write to our team on info@nettn.com or by the support page http://www.nettn.com/english/support.php


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Quick Help
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To play:
1. gently blow into the microphone, the drones will start playing the typical background sound of the bagpipe;
2. touch one hole at a time to hear the notes;
3. keep an eye the air indicator, when the air is about to finish you will need to blow into the microphone again or the bagpipe will stop playing!
4. to stop the sound simply press the STOP button.

## Key features

- Play by blowing into the microphone
- Interactive tutorials for learning melodies
- Realistic bagpipe simulation
- Engaging animations and flat design graphics
- Easy to play for all skill levels

## What do users think of Bagpipe?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Authentic bagpipe sound quality
- 👍 Free app with no cost barrier
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials for learning songs
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining to use
- ⚡ Works well with auto-blow feature
- 🎯 Easy to play after brief practice
- 📱 Clean interface and user-friendly design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Settings menu traps users (can't exit)
- ❌ Inaccurate bagpipe fingering system
- 🎵 Lacks realistic chanter hole configuration
- 📉 Limited song selection and tutorials
- 🔧 Missing advanced features (grace notes, techniques)
- 🎨 Poor visual contrast on chanter holes
- 📍 Holes positioned too close together on small screens
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔊 No reverb or sound effects
- 🐛 Microphone controls malfunction after reinstall

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Settings menu has no exit button
- Screen turns upside down
- App controls stop working after reinstall
- Microphone settings cannot be changed
- Keys don't respond properly
- Cannot contact support from app
- Drone tone works but pipe notes don't
- App freezes and requires full shutdown
- Icons become oversized during use
- No sound or auto-blow malfunction
- Tutorials contain incorrect fingering patterns

**Most requested features**

- More tutorial songs available
- Ability to play songs in different keys
- Extended range beyond one octave
- Record and playback functionality
- Better visual indicators for note display
- Larger spacing between finger holes
- Grace notes and advanced piping techniques
- Import songs from iTunes library
- Remove or disable ads
- Better sound transitions when sliding fingers
- Improved background contrast for visibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bagpipe-scottish-great-highland-bagpipe/id408187996/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s good when it works

*2026-03-08*

Once I use it ONCE, after when I try to use it again, it freezes making me unable to do anything with the app.

### 4/5 — Pretty nice

*2025-06-08*

It’s a really awesome app but when you go into the settings you can’t get out.

### 1/5 — 👎

*2024-08-21*

I play bagpipes it is nothing like this I would give zero stars if I could

### 4/5 — /:|

*2023-08-11*

it is good in all but i can’t leave the settings

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2023-07-11*

I am enjoying this app

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-04-28*

Very realistic my dad was suprised of it and he’s a veteran I am suprised too I love it credit for them five star

### 1/5 — disappointed

*2022-12-31*

it doesnt work and it also turns the screen upside down which is very annoying

### 5/5 — The great army

*2022-04-30*

Playing my song The great army sound like me actually playing the thing I own and it’s obviously a bagpipe

### 2/5 — Nifty littleApp

*2021-11-24*

A few more tunes would be nice 👍🏻

### 5/5 — Out standing app!!!

*2021-11-05*

I have learned a lot of songs on this app!!
Thank you for downloading it!!!
🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

## Frequently asked questions about Bagpipe

### How do I play the virtual bagpipe?

To play, gently blow into your device's microphone to activate the drones. Then, touch the holes one at a time to produce notes. Keep an eye on the air indicator and blow again when it's low to keep the sound going. Press the STOP button to silence the instrument.

### Does this app teach me how to play bagpipes?

Yes, the app includes tutorials designed to help you immediately start playing magical melodies. These tutorials will guide you on how to play specific tunes on the virtual bagpipe.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this app is free to download and use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

### What makes this bagpipe app realistic?

The app aims for realism by allowing you to play by blowing into the microphone, simulating the air bag. It also features realistic sound and animations, while still being easier to play than a physical bagpipe.

### Can I connect external speakers to this app?

Yes, the app suggests connecting your device to an external speaker for an enhanced sound experience. This can help to better appreciate the bagpipe's drones and melodies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.2 — 2016-01-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

UI updated

### 2.6.1 — 2015-12-18

A Christmas touch

### 2.6.0 — 2015-01-19

- It is now possible to choose to hear the audio output from the loudspeaker or from the earpiece speaker
- The microphone sensitivity is now adjustable

### 2.5.0 — 2014-12-12

- Brand New Graphic, Flat Design
- New User Interface
- New Icon
- The background now has parallax effect
- iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ optimized
- iOS 8 optimization
- Stability and speed have been improved
- Bug Fixes

### 2.4.0 — 2013-03-14

- UI Changes
- Minor bug fixed

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