Now available on the iTunes App Store
Now available on the iTunes App Store
EnglitinaXL is an authentic sounding 48-Button English Treble Concertina for the iPad.
Recently updated your iPad to iOS5 and having issues with sound stopping on some apps?
You must disable "Multitasking Gestures" in the iPad Settings to use many of my iPad apps.
Apple's gestures take over once three fingers are on the screen, so you need to disable them.
The button layout is identical to a standard 48-button acoustic instrument.
Graphics based on a 1924 Lachenal Edeophone 12-sided instrument.
To play, place the iPad on your lap and press the buttons.
On an English Concertina, the scale patterns alternate between buttons on the left and right sides.
Multiple buttons may be pressed at the same time to play chords.
The optional note guide (touch the '?' icon) shows the note names.
Touch the 'i' icon to show the volume slider. All settings are saved when the app exits.
Touch the area between the buttons for tremolo effects. The higher up in the area, the greater the effect.
The button layout and spacing for the iPad nearly exactly matches a standard 48-button acoustic instrument.
Turn the iPad to portrait mode to display the instructions page with links to English Concertina related websites.
Play along with tunes in your iPad's music library by starting a track using the iPad's built-in iPod app, then launching EnglitinaXL. Adjust the volume by touching the 'i' icon, then use the on-screen volume control.
Uses extremely high-quality audio samples recorded from a high-end instrument.
Button layout compared to the real instrument
Demonstration video - First part of the jig "Banish Misfortune"
Main screen:
Note guide (touch the '?' icon):
Rotate the iPad to portrait orientation for the instruction screen:
You may touch any of the links to go directly to the website listed. Touch the Tradlessons logo to visit the app support website.
FAQ:
Q: Are the fingerings the same as a real English Concertina?
A: Yes, exactly the same. About the only thing you can't do is press two buttons with one finger because of the limits of the iPad's touchscreen hardware.
Q: Where can I learn more about how to play the instrument?
A: Please visit the following sites for more information and online learning materials:
Q: Now that I've learned the fingerings for some tunes on the iPad app, I'd like to buy a real concertina. Who do you recommend?
A: The Button Box carries a wide range of new and vintage instruments.
Future Plans:
I am very interested in any suggestions for features or improvements to the apps for future updates, please drop me an email anytime with your ideas!
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For more information, please contact Michael Eskin or visit the Tradlessons.com website:
