# ECD Tunes

> Digital sheet music library and event organizer for English Country Dance musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Ralph Canapa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecd-tunes/id721818937 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ralph Canapa](https://appshunter.io/developer/391280629)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: $40.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecd-tunes/id721818937/reviews.md

## What is ECD Tunes?

ECD Tunes is meant for English Country Dance musicians. It contains a copy of the Blue and Red Barnes and allows users to add their own volumes of music by creating ZIP archives of PDF, GIF, TIF, and PNG files. Users can also capture images using their iPad's camera and image library. Events can be created and shared via AirDrop, email, and file sharing apps.

You can find instructions for this app at http://www.TransportedProductions.com/iDeas

## Key features

- Digital sheet music library
- Supports PDF, GIF, TIF, PNG
- Add custom music volumes
- Capture images via camera
- Create and share events
- AirDrop and email sharing

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecd-tunes/id721818937/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very convenient, could we have book 3?

*2022-09-30*

I have hardcopies of all three books, but I still find it worth spending the extra to get this app.

I’d be more than happy to spend extra to get an upgrade that has book 3 in it.

### 5/5 — Good English dance tune db and lots more

*2019-06-18*

I have only been using this quite a while and am impressed with its ease of use and flexibility in using different sources and annotating the tunes.

Also great with other tune and dance description collections. Easy to make and edit gig lists.  Great!

### 3/5 — Good start guys!

*2017-07-15*

Works well for the Barnes books but why no ability to bring pdf's in directly from Dropbox?

### 2/5 — Great books, tough security

*2016-11-29*

The dirty secret of music is that in any band of amateurs, there's going to be at least 1 individual with illegal copies of the music. The sheets are expensive, but nobody's getting paid and not everybody's able to lay out $40 for all the books needed. So a moral compromise creates harmony in the short run. Here, Transported Products has made sure none of that hanky-panky will go on with its app. Exported shares are encrypted and expire after 2 weeks; 15 screen shots will freeze the app entirely. I would be happier if I thought Peter Barnes, the excellent author and compiler of the work, got the lion's share of the $40 price, but I doubt it. So give yourself some flexibility and buy the print copies, not this. (Previous review disappeared, likely my error)

## Frequently asked questions about ECD Tunes

### What is ECD Tunes?

ECD Tunes is a digital library and event organizer specifically designed for English Country Dance musicians. It helps you manage your sheet music and event schedules.

### What file formats does ECD Tunes support for music?

ECD Tunes supports PDF, GIF, TIF, and PNG files for your music volumes. You can also add your own custom volumes by creating ZIP archives of these files.

### Can I add my own music to ECD Tunes?

Yes, you can add your own music volumes by creating ZIP archives containing PDF, GIF, TIF, and PNG files. You can also capture images directly using your iPad's camera or image library.

### How can I share events created in ECD Tunes?

Events created in ECD Tunes can be shared via AirDrop, email, and other file-sharing applications. This makes it easy to distribute schedules to fellow musicians.

### What devices is ECD Tunes compatible with?

ECD Tunes is designed for iPads. It requires iOS 4.3 or later and is compatible with devices running the latest versions of the operating system.

### How often is ECD Tunes updated?

The latest version of ECD Tunes, 2.4.0, was released on May 31, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve the user experience.

### What is the price of ECD Tunes?

ECD Tunes is a paid application, priced at $40.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for managing your dance music.

### Does ECD Tunes have ads?

No, ECD Tunes does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.5 — 2026-06-09

Updated for current iPadOS.

### 2.4.0 — 2023-05-31

Updated for new versions of iPadOS

### 2.3.1 — 2020-03-10

Dark Mode support is inhibited.

### 2.3.0 — 2019-12-03

Updated for new versions of iOS.

### 2.0.3 — 2016-10-03

You can now supply tune information and commentary for your own volumes.

AirDrop sharing of a single tune.

Because of new features, the app now requires iOS 7.

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All apps by Ralph Canapa: https://appshunter.io/developer/391280629

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