Using the Interactive Player
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!