Write directly on the staff
Choose the value, click on the staff and the note is in place. Measures respect the time signature and checks flag whatever does not add up.
PiperDesk
Write, listen to and print Scottish bagpipe music.
PiperDesk is a Mac application for Great Highland Bagpipe players: write directly on the staff, with the gracenotes in the right place, and hear your tune right away.
Coming soon for macOS 15 or later.
What it does
Light Music ornaments
G, D, E gracenotes, Doublings, Strikes, Grip, Taorluath, Birl, Throw on D, Darado and their variants, with each note's rules built in and quick keys.
Repeats and endings
Repeat signs, first and second time endings, shared endings (2 of 2) and variants of the last note or group of notes in a measure.
Playback with chanter and drones
A Playback that follows repeats and endings, with metronome, count-in measures, intro rolls and the typical phrasing of marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes and jigs.
Import your BWW files
Open tunes written with Bagpipe Music Writer: ornaments, repeats, endings, ties and triplets are recognised.
Print and PDF
Portrait or landscape A4 pages, free texts and footers, adjustable print margins and PDF export.
For every type of tune
March, Retreat, Strathspey, Reel, Hornpipe, Jig, in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 2/2, 6/8 and 9/8: pick the type and the measures are ready.
Requirements
Mac with macOS 15 or later. Interface in Italian and English. Several tunes open at once, in tabs.