Now available on the iTunes App Store

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JustDrones is set of virtual Uilleann pipes drones in the standard keys of Bb, B, C, C#, D, as well the higher keys of E, F, G, and A for use with other instruments.

An optional additional interval drone may be enabled a 3rd, 4th, or 5th scale tone above the root or a bass fifth or octave below the root.

The volume of the main drones and the interval drone may be controlled independently.

Pitch selection and volume settings are saved when the app exits and restored the next time the app is run.

The interval drones are tuned using just intonation relative to the drone root pitch for perfect consonance.

JustDrones uses high-quality 44.1 KHz 16-bit seamlessly looped audio samples from my personal set of Uilleann pipes built by Kirk Lynch, not synthesized tones, so it sounds extremely realistic.

All drones are tuned using just intonation for perfect consonance.

Playing against drones is an excellent way to work on improving intonation. Tin whistle, wooden flute, and Irish fiddle players can all benefit from using the JustDrones as a practice aid.

Uilleann pipers, looking for an interesting alternative to standard D drones on a concert set? Set the main drone root to G and enable the 5th interval drone.(I learned this trick from Mikie Smyth).

To get the most enjoyment out of JustDrones, try plugging your iPhone or iPod Touch into a set of external speakers.

FAQ:

Q: I'm not hearing any sounds on my iPhone! Help!

A: Make sure your ringer switch isn't in the "mute" position.

Additional Resources:

To learn more about the Uilleann pipes, please visit the following sites:

Patrick D'Arcy's Uilleann Obsession Site

Chiff and Fipple Uilleann Pipes Message Board

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!

Other Apps by Michael Eskin:

Concertina - Anglo Concertinas in C/G, Bb/F, A/E, and G/D.

Englitina - High Quality Treble/Baritone English Concertinas

JustDrones - Three Uilleann pipes drones in the keys of Bb, B, C, C#, D, E, F, G, and A, with additional interval drone.

3QuarterSet - Three Uilleann pipes drones and two regulators in the keys of D, C#, C, B, and Bb, designed for live play

4QuarterSet - Full set of three Uilleann pipes drones and three regulators in the keys of D, C#, C, and B

Uillitina - Uilleann Pipes as an English Concertina

PipeKeys - Uilleann pipes 3/4 sets in D, C, and B as a standard piano keyboard

ButtonBox - 3 Reed Bank Irish Button Accordion using English concertina fingerings

BoxKeys - 3 Reed Bank Irish Piano Accordion

Haydentina - Hayden-style Duet Concertina

Canntina - MacCann-style Duet Concertina

Contact:

For more information, please contact Michael Eskin or visit the Tradlessons.com website:

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