# The Portland Collection Vol. 2 — Contra Dance Music

> A sample app showcasing a collection of contra dance music tunes and historical information. (iPhone/iPad app by Ralph Canapa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-portland-collection-vol-2/id879716519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ralph Canapa](https://appshunter.io/developer/391280629)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-portland-collection-vol-2/id879716519/reviews.md

## What is The Portland Collection Vol. 2?

This sample app demonstrates the features of the full Portland Collection, Vol. 2 app, which can be purchased for $24.99. The full app contains clearly readable notation for the 322 jigs and reels in this popular tune book, which, along with The Portland Collection, Vol. 1, has become ubiquitous among contra dance and other musicians. Again, Irish, Scottish, Québécois, Appalachian, and New England genres are represented. The tunes are both traditional and recently composed, from local, (Portland, Oregon) treasures to national contra dance standards. There is an extensive commentary on every tune including stories about the tunes from their composers. There are chord suggestions, a discography, a bibliography, and more. The tunes and their histories were collected from many Portland contra dance musicians who generously gave of their time and talent to help create this comprehensive musical resource. All features of The Portland Collection, Vol. 2 (book) are included in this app.

App Features:
• Quickly display any tune in The Portland Collection, Vol. 2 through the Search mechanism.
• Learn more about each tune through the Information feature, which displays the Note on the Tune while the tune itself is visible.
• Create portfolios of tunes for separate Events.
• Add your own tunes to the app.
• Use the TuneLibrarian app to collect tunes from this and other Transported Productions tune apps into a single library with the ability to group tunes into medleys.

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

- Tune notation display
- Historical tune commentary
- Chord suggestions
- Portfolio creation for events
- Add custom tunes
- Tune library integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portland 2 Tunes | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-portland-collection-vol-2/id879716519/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cannot purchase in-app book

*2020-05-08*

This just gives you a quick overview. When I click to buy the whole book, it crashes and kicks me out of the app.

## Frequently asked questions about The Portland Collection Vol. 2

### What is The Portland Collection Vol. 2 sample app?

This is a sample application that demonstrates the features of the full Portland Collection, Vol. 2 app. It provides a preview of the tune notation, historical commentary, and organizational tools available in the paid version.

### How much does the full Portland Collection Vol. 2 app cost?

The full Portland Collection, Vol. 2 app can be purchased for $24.99. This sample app is free to download and explore.

### What types of music are included in The Portland Collection Vol. 2?

The collection features 322 jigs and reels representing Irish, Scottish, Québécois, Appalachian, and New England genres. It includes both traditional and recently composed tunes.

### Can I add my own tunes to The Portland Collection Vol. 2?

Yes, the full app allows you to add your own tunes to the collection. This feature helps personalize your musical library.

### Does The Portland Collection Vol. 2 have ads?

No, this sample app does not contain advertisements. The full version is also designed to be ad-free, focusing on the musical content.

### What devices does The Portland Collection Vol. 2 support?

Based on the provided data, this app is currently supported on iPads. It is designed for tablet use.

### How often is The Portland Collection Vol. 2 updated?

The latest version of the app was released on February 21, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, Transported Productions typically maintains their applications.

### What is the age rating for The Portland Collection Vol. 2?

The app has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.4.5 — 2026-07-11

Updated for current iPadOS

### 2.4.0 — 2022-02-21

Revised for newer version of iOS

### 2.0.3 — 2016-10-03

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

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