Using the Interactive Player

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This special player lets you see, hear, and control your music all in one place. Here's how to get the most out of it:

▶️ 1. Play & Click Around

Bagpipe tunes are full of details—this helps you quickly jump to any part you want to hear or work on.

  • Press play to start.
  • Click any note in the music to jump right to that spot.
  • Use the timeline to rewind or fast-forward.

🔁 2. Looping Made Easy

Repetition is key—looping lets you isolate and repeat just the tricky bits until they click.

  • Click and drag across a few notes to loop them.
  • The loop will repeat automatically, so you can focus on just that part.
  • Great for practicing tough spots!

🐢 3. Slow Things Down

Fast bagpipe tunes can be overwhelming—slowing things down helps you learn cleanly and confidently.

  • You can slow the music down without changing how it sounds.
  • This helps you catch every note clearly.
  • Start slow, then speed up as you improve.

🎚 4. Mix and Match Sounds

Focusing on your part (and muting others) helps train your ear and stay in tune with the group.

  • Use the mixer to mute or solo different instruments.
  • You can also hide things like lyrics or other parts if you want to focus.

🎼 5. Choose Your View

Everyone learns differently—different views can help you follow along more easily.

  • Switch between scrolling view, page view, or a zoomed-in style.
  • Try each one and see what feels best for you.
  • On mobile, the layout adjusts automatically.

🥁 6. Metronome & Count-In

Rhythm is everything—using the metronome builds great timing and steadiness in your playing.

  • Turn on the metronome to keep a steady beat.
  • Choose whether you want it to count you in or play the whole time.
  • Great for staying in rhythm when you practice.

🛠 7. Settings Panel

Every piper has different needs—the settings help you customize the experience to suit your practice style.

  • The settings let you control volume, playback speed, which parts are showing, and more.
  • Everything is grouped nicely, so it's easy to adjust as you go.

✅ Tips for Practice

  • Slow it down first. Speed comes later.
  • Loop short parts until they feel easy.
  • Solo your part to hear it more clearly.

Ready to dive in? The Interactive Player is your bagpiping superpower—use it!