the Craic Hack 3.4.1 + Redeem Codes
Mobile tunes in abc notation
Developer: Wil Macaulay
Category: Music
Price: $4.99 (Download for free)
Version: 3.4.1
ID: com.flagpig.thecraic
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Description
Stop rummaging through paper tunebooks - turn your iPad or iPhone into a portable tunebook. Quickly search, display and hear thousands of Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other tunes for fiddle, flute, bagpipes, banjo, mandolin, concertina or accordion.
Please leave a review or rate the app if you enjoy it - it helps!
Subscribe either monthly or yearly to help support ongoing development.
- includes a selection of 76 commonly played session tunes (lots more on the Internet!)
- create, play and print sets of tunes
- create collections of your favourite tunes and sets, print them as tune books or as incipits
- import ABC notation via iTunes, cloud services like iCloud and Dropbox, email or the internet
- bagpipe notation for tunes with HP or Hp key
- search online or on your iPad or iPhone
- online search results can be quickly imported into your library
- simple playback with tempo control and looping
- choose flute, whistle, fiddle, banjo, guitar, piano, harp or accordion
- create and edit ABC notation on your iPad with a keyboard extension to simplify entry
- external keyboard fully supported
- print
- share via email as ABC notation or PDF
- open as a PDF in other applications
Use of the Craic is governed by the standard Apple Terms of Use. You can view this at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Please leave a review or rate the app if you enjoy it - it helps!
Subscribe either monthly or yearly to help support ongoing development.
- includes a selection of 76 commonly played session tunes (lots more on the Internet!)
- create, play and print sets of tunes
- create collections of your favourite tunes and sets, print them as tune books or as incipits
- import ABC notation via iTunes, cloud services like iCloud and Dropbox, email or the internet
- bagpipe notation for tunes with HP or Hp key
- search online or on your iPad or iPhone
- online search results can be quickly imported into your library
- simple playback with tempo control and looping
- choose flute, whistle, fiddle, banjo, guitar, piano, harp or accordion
- create and edit ABC notation on your iPad with a keyboard extension to simplify entry
- external keyboard fully supported
- share via email as ABC notation or PDF
- open as a PDF in other applications
Use of the Craic is governed by the standard Apple Terms of Use. You can view this at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Version history
3.4.1
2023-07-15
Fixed in 3.4.1
- fixed a problem where the playback cursor didn't handle the window resizing
- fixed an occasional crash when changing tunes during playback
New/fixed in 3.4
- support for A4 and Letter printing in both portrait and landscape
- adjustable notation size on print/pdf output
- collections are printable/exportable as incipits
- UI improvements on exporting from collections
- multiple window support on iPad
- rendering improvements, improving AbcPlus compatilibity:
- show the P: (parts) field in the header
- inline [P:] and [R:]
- in-tune %%linebreak and %%barsperstaff
- accaciatura display
- force slur/tie direction
- other layout improvements
- fixed a problem where the playback cursor didn't handle the window resizing
- fixed an occasional crash when changing tunes during playback
New/fixed in 3.4
- support for A4 and Letter printing in both portrait and landscape
- adjustable notation size on print/pdf output
- collections are printable/exportable as incipits
- UI improvements on exporting from collections
- multiple window support on iPad
- rendering improvements, improving AbcPlus compatilibity:
- show the P: (parts) field in the header
- inline [P:] and [R:]
- in-tune %%linebreak and %%barsperstaff
- accaciatura display
- force slur/tie direction
- other layout improvements
3.4
2023-07-13
New/fixed in 3.4
- support for A4 and Letter printing in both portrait and landscape
- adjustable notation size on print/pdf output
- collections are printable/exportable as incipits
- UI improvements on exporting from collections
- multiple window support on iPad
- rendering improvements, improving AbcPlus compatilibity:
- show the P: (parts) field in the header
- inline [P:] and [R:]
- in-tune %%linebreak and %%barsperstaff
- accaciatura display
- force slur/tie direction
- other layout improvements
- support for A4 and Letter printing in both portrait and landscape
- adjustable notation size on print/pdf output
- collections are printable/exportable as incipits
- UI improvements on exporting from collections
- multiple window support on iPad
- rendering improvements, improving AbcPlus compatilibity:
- show the P: (parts) field in the header
- inline [P:] and [R:]
- in-tune %%linebreak and %%barsperstaff
- accaciatura display
- force slur/tie direction
- other layout improvements
3.3
2023-05-10
Expand the size of the staff display
Take advantage of the full width of the iPad for displaying a tune
Fixes a problem where edits could go missing if you go back to the homescreen or another app.
Take advantage of the full width of the iPad for displaying a tune
Fixes a problem where edits could go missing if you go back to the homescreen or another app.
3.2.1
2023-04-20
Fixes a crash when trying to print or create a PDF of a Collection that includes a Set
Version 3 of the Craic introduced Collections of tunes, and 3.1 introduced MIDI export, as well as print and MIDI options available with subscription. With 3.2 you can:
- add Sets to a Collection
- manually re-order a Collection
- create a Collection directly while downloading or importing from a web page
Other improvements include:
- improved layout for tunes that included part markers and tempo markers or chords/annotations outside a line
- Recents are now displayed in reverse order of recency
- you can Copy a tune to get head start on transcribing a variation
- bugfixes, including improved stability on playback
Version 3 of the Craic introduced Collections of tunes, and 3.1 introduced MIDI export, as well as print and MIDI options available with subscription. With 3.2 you can:
- add Sets to a Collection
- manually re-order a Collection
- create a Collection directly while downloading or importing from a web page
Other improvements include:
- improved layout for tunes that included part markers and tempo markers or chords/annotations outside a line
- Recents are now displayed in reverse order of recency
- you can Copy a tune to get head start on transcribing a variation
- bugfixes, including improved stability on playback
3.2
2023-04-14
Version 3 of the Craic introduced Collections of tunes, and 3.1 introduced MIDI export, as well as print and MIDI options available with subscription. With 3.2 you can:
- add Sets to a Collection
- manually re-order a Collection
- create a Collection directly while downloading or importing from a web page
Other improvements include:
- improved layout for tunes that included part markers and tempo markers or chords/annotations outside a line
- Recents are now displayed in reverse order of recency
- you can Copy a tune to get head start on transcribing a variation
- bugfixes, including improved stability on playback
- add Sets to a Collection
- manually re-order a Collection
- create a Collection directly while downloading or importing from a web page
Other improvements include:
- improved layout for tunes that included part markers and tempo markers or chords/annotations outside a line
- Recents are now displayed in reverse order of recency
- you can Copy a tune to get head start on transcribing a variation
- bugfixes, including improved stability on playback
3.1
2023-03-13
I've added MIDI export, as well as fixing some bugs.
You can subscribe to help support ongoing development, and get more control over printing and export options
You can subscribe to help support ongoing development, and get more control over printing and export options
3.0.2
2023-02-14
Bugfixes:
- fixed a problem where the collection editor became unresponsive
New
- enabled favorites and recents on the tune picker for collections and sets
the Craic version 3.0 has:
Collections
- create a collection to manage your favourite tunes
- add a tune file as a collection to keep tunes together
Refreshed UI and bugfixes
- fixed a problem where the collection editor became unresponsive
New
- enabled favorites and recents on the tune picker for collections and sets
the Craic version 3.0 has:
Collections
- create a collection to manage your favourite tunes
- add a tune file as a collection to keep tunes together
Refreshed UI and bugfixes
3.0.1
2023-01-31
Bugfixes:
- fixed a problem with the search function
- fixed a problem with importing saved library
the Craic version 3.0 has:
Collections
- create a collection to manage your favourite tunes
- add a tune file as a collection to keep tunes together
Refreshed UI and bugfixes
- fixed a problem with the search function
- fixed a problem with importing saved library
the Craic version 3.0 has:
Collections
- create a collection to manage your favourite tunes
- add a tune file as a collection to keep tunes together
Refreshed UI and bugfixes
3.0
2023-01-23
Collections
- create a collection to manage your favourite tunes
- add a tune file as a collection to keep tunes together
Subscriptions:
- help support ongoing development by subscribing for a yearly or monthly term
Refreshed UI and bugfixes
- create a collection to manage your favourite tunes
- add a tune file as a collection to keep tunes together
Subscriptions:
- help support ongoing development by subscribing for a yearly or monthly term
Refreshed UI and bugfixes
2.3.2
2021-08-11
Bugfixes and minor updates
- abc fields J: and Y: are allowed and ignored
- there is an option to delete all tunes in your library. You should only do this if you are going to import from an external file
- added keyboard shortcut CMD-] to the tune editor to play the current tune
- support for legacy TeX accent codes \oA \oa \,c \,C
- better remote searching
- abc fields J: and Y: are allowed and ignored
- there is an option to delete all tunes in your library. You should only do this if you are going to import from an external file
- added keyboard shortcut CMD-] to the tune editor to play the current tune
- support for legacy TeX accent codes \oA \oa \,c \,C
- better remote searching
2.3.1
2020-10-06
Fixed a few crashing bugs
2.3
2020-07-27
Version 2.3
- Dark Mode support for iOS 13
File Management:
- Open abc files from the Files app
Playback:
- set loop begin and end in the main view
- playback in the download view
- playback in the editor
Bugfixes:
- fix issues when resizing windows (e.g. slideover)
- fix playback issues on new files
Miscellaneous:
- Dark Mode support for iOS 13
File Management:
- Open abc files from the Files app
Playback:
- set loop begin and end in the main view
- playback in the download view
- playback in the editor
Bugfixes:
- fix issues when resizing windows (e.g. slideover)
- fix playback issues on new files
Miscellaneous:
2.2
2019-08-22
Export or import your complete tune library to the Files app - iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive
2.1
2018-11-12
2.0 brought a whole new user interface and improved playback
2.1 brings:
3rd generation iPad Pro compatibility
Web Browsing improvements
- restore URL input bar
- improved error messages
Bugfix
- remember the previous playback speed when changing the playback instrument
2.1 brings:
3rd generation iPad Pro compatibility
Web Browsing improvements
- restore URL input bar
- improved error messages
Bugfix
- remember the previous playback speed when changing the playback instrument
2.0.1
2018-10-29
Bugfix: changes to settings now get picked up immediately.
Version 2 brought iPad multitasking, external keyboard support and new playback options, including new instruments
Version 2 brought iPad multitasking, external keyboard support and new playback options, including new instruments
2.0
2018-10-04
Support for iPad multitasking, so you can see the notes while you use your favourite playback program.
Choice of playback instrument - banjo, flute, fiddle, guitar, piano or whistle.
Option to turn off stress playback, in case that tune needs to be played straight.
Playback cursor helps you keep your place when playing along.
Keyboard shortcuts on iPad so you can use a proper hardware keyboard.
Choice of playback instrument - banjo, flute, fiddle, guitar, piano or whistle.
Option to turn off stress playback, in case that tune needs to be played straight.
Playback cursor helps you keep your place when playing along.
Keyboard shortcuts on iPad so you can use a proper hardware keyboard.
1.10.4
2016-10-31
Fix a playback issue on iOS 10
music display tweaks
- now requires iOS 8+
music display tweaks
- now requires iOS 8+
1.10.3
2015-08-04
Fix an issue where key changes were not picked up in the middle of the tune.
1.10.2
2015-06-09
Release 1.10.2 (May 2015)
Version 1.10 introduced new rendering and playback enhancements, including stress programs and playable accents. Still supports iOS versions 5+ (includes iPad 1)!
1.10.2 fixes and rendering enhancements
- download preview after searching on the internet was blank
- fixes an issue where double-dotted notes and broken rhythms showed as single-dotted
- fixes an issue where changing clefs could result in decorations becoming disconnected from the note head
- fixes an issue where chords could have decorations written over them
- better rendering of unisons and seconds in chords
Version 1.10 introduced new rendering and playback enhancements, including stress programs and playable accents. Still supports iOS versions 5+ (includes iPad 1)!
1.10.2 fixes and rendering enhancements
- download preview after searching on the internet was blank
- fixes an issue where double-dotted notes and broken rhythms showed as single-dotted
- fixes an issue where changing clefs could result in decorations becoming disconnected from the note head
- fixes an issue where chords could have decorations written over them
- better rendering of unisons and seconds in chords
1.10.1
2015-05-06
Version 1.10 introduced new rendering with Bravura font and playback with stress programs.
1.10.1 fixes editing performance issues and some minor enhancements and fixes
- fixes printing problems on iOS 7
- adds support for multi-bar rests (X) and multi-bar invisible rests (Z)
- fixes playback transposition (transpose=-n on Q: and V:)
- slightly thicker beams
- uses Bravura flags for eighth notes and smaller
1.10.1 fixes editing performance issues and some minor enhancements and fixes
- fixes printing problems on iOS 7
- adds support for multi-bar rests (X) and multi-bar invisible rests (Z)
- fixes playback transposition (transpose=-n on Q: and V:)
- slightly thicker beams
- uses Bravura flags for eighth notes and smaller
1.10.0
2015-04-20
NOTE: this will be the last version that supports the iPad 1, future versions will be iOS 7+.
Parsing improvements
allow empty P: and R:
in V: allow sname= as a synonym for subname=
improved K:, Q: and V: parsing
Notation Rendering Improvements:
Slurs are now shown
Improved tie rendering
Hairpin dynamics (!>(! !>)! etc) are now shown
Now uses the Bravura font from Steinberg (see smufl.org) for rendering symbols (iOS 6+ only)
Improvements in multi-voice rendering:
better registration between voices
better handling of clef changes
ties and slurs respect voice stem=up|down
Playback Improvements
playback now uses stress programs similar to Barfly
- use R:none to turn off a stress program for a given tune
synchronized inline tempo changes for all voices
tempo changes can be specified in only one voice and all voices will obey them
!accent! and !staccato! are now played as well as displayed
transpose= now works for playback in V: and K:
fix an issue with barlines canceling accidentals on ties
fix an issue with ties on the first note of a tune
Parsing improvements
allow empty P: and R:
in V: allow sname= as a synonym for subname=
improved K:, Q: and V: parsing
Notation Rendering Improvements:
Slurs are now shown
Improved tie rendering
Hairpin dynamics (!>(! !>)! etc) are now shown
Now uses the Bravura font from Steinberg (see smufl.org) for rendering symbols (iOS 6+ only)
Improvements in multi-voice rendering:
better registration between voices
better handling of clef changes
ties and slurs respect voice stem=up|down
Playback Improvements
playback now uses stress programs similar to Barfly
- use R:none to turn off a stress program for a given tune
synchronized inline tempo changes for all voices
tempo changes can be specified in only one voice and all voices will obey them
!accent! and !staccato! are now played as well as displayed
transpose= now works for playback in V: and K:
fix an issue with barlines canceling accidentals on ties
fix an issue with ties on the first note of a tune
1.9.2
2014-11-25
Bugfixes:
Rendering
- improved rendering of beams
- improved rendering when multiple decorations apply to the same note
When importing tunes via iTunes:
- no longer duplicates tunes imported from iTunes on upgrade
- now completely replaces all tunes in a file if importing from iTunes.
- properly refreshes the tune list after import
Miscellaneous
- no longer crashes when tuplets include chords
Rendering
- improved rendering of beams
- improved rendering when multiple decorations apply to the same note
When importing tunes via iTunes:
- no longer duplicates tunes imported from iTunes on upgrade
- now completely replaces all tunes in a file if importing from iTunes.
- properly refreshes the tune list after import
Miscellaneous
- no longer crashes when tuplets include chords
1.9.1
2014-11-02
Bugfix:
- restore print and open in other app in iOS 8
- restore print and open in other app in iOS 8
1.9
2014-10-12
Fix a bug in iOS 8 where the tune edit screen is too small
1.8.1
2014-06-26
- fix a bug introduced in 1.8 where gracenotes in pipe tunes appeared in the wrong order
1.8 included:
Enhancements:
- inline [Q:]
- slurs are now rendered
- slurs and ties that continue past the line end are shown
- a rest that takes the full bar is always shown as a whole rest
Bugfixes:
- rendering fixes
- default duration for 2/4
- only show Q: for the first voice
- better handling of strings in Q: before the tempo marking
- y no longer ends a beam
- parsing fixes
- allow slurs in chords and gracenotes
- ignore whitespace inside a chord
- playback fixes
- triplets that end on the same note they started no longer sound odd
- better handling of ties at end of line
- space or barline no longer ends a tie
- other
- internet search no longer crashes if the original did not have key or meter
1.8 included:
Enhancements:
- inline [Q:]
- slurs are now rendered
- slurs and ties that continue past the line end are shown
- a rest that takes the full bar is always shown as a whole rest
Bugfixes:
- rendering fixes
- default duration for 2/4
- only show Q: for the first voice
- better handling of strings in Q: before the tempo marking
- y no longer ends a beam
- parsing fixes
- allow slurs in chords and gracenotes
- ignore whitespace inside a chord
- playback fixes
- triplets that end on the same note they started no longer sound odd
- better handling of ties at end of line
- space or barline no longer ends a tie
- other
- internet search no longer crashes if the original did not have key or meter
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly supporter (Support the Craic on a monthly basis) |
Free |
CJ595554407✱✱✱✱✱ | C8F132A✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Yearly supporter (Support the Craic on a yearly basis) |
Free |
CJ151451740✱✱✱✱✱ | FCE6F6C✱✱✱✱✱ |
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Ratings
4.4 out of 5
10 Ratings
Reviews
reviewer98103,
Well designed and well organized
I have been using this ABC player, version 2.1, for many months, and strongly recommend it. It is simple and easy to use.
It is easy to add tunes to your library, either from the web, or by cut-and-paste from email, or manually by keyboard. The smart search makes it easy to find tunes in your library or on the web. The search will find partial matches as you type, and will match on any words in any title tag (T in ABC notation). I have many tunes with two title tags, where the second tag is the subtitle, and it is very handy to search across all titles and subtitles.
When playing a tune, the app will use the tempo specified in the ABC notation (the Q tag), which means you don’t need to fuss with the slider to adjust the tempo. I love that feature! If the tune doesn’t have a tempo specified, you can always use the slider. (One nice improvement would be to have a bigger slider, and I understand that is coming in another release. )
It is easy to email a tune to someone, open a tune as a PDF, open it as ABC notation for editing, or print it. Overall, it’s a great app.
Larry Hohm, Seattle
It is easy to add tunes to your library, either from the web, or by cut-and-paste from email, or manually by keyboard. The smart search makes it easy to find tunes in your library or on the web. The search will find partial matches as you type, and will match on any words in any title tag (T in ABC notation). I have many tunes with two title tags, where the second tag is the subtitle, and it is very handy to search across all titles and subtitles.
When playing a tune, the app will use the tempo specified in the ABC notation (the Q tag), which means you don’t need to fuss with the slider to adjust the tempo. I love that feature! If the tune doesn’t have a tempo specified, you can always use the slider. (One nice improvement would be to have a bigger slider, and I understand that is coming in another release. )
It is easy to email a tune to someone, open a tune as a PDF, open it as ABC notation for editing, or print it. Overall, it’s a great app.
Larry Hohm, Seattle
Hawks-Eye!,
The Craic
Been using this for the last few years as I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of Old Time fiddle music. So many tunes to learn and so little time... Love the ability to do online searches and download straight from the program. Love having an easily portable memory bank cause I sure can’t remember all these tunes. Love being able to alter notes, add bowings, fingerings, ornamentations. Love being able to save a PDF or print it out to share with friends.
My only issue is when I’m editing first and second endings, I often do something that makes the program freeze up. But it’s not the end of the world. I just close out the program and boot it up again.
My only issue is when I’m editing first and second endings, I often do something that makes the program freeze up. But it’s not the end of the world. I just close out the program and boot it up again.
D_Whistle,
Great App got better
I started with the old app and loved that I could take my new tunes with me on my phone to learn and practice anywhere.
The new features made it that much easier. Now I can hear the tunes “at speed” (as I’d eventually play them) with the note stress feature. I’m also using it on my iPad to notate as well. Bravo Macaulay!
The new features made it that much easier. Now I can hear the tunes “at speed” (as I’d eventually play them) with the note stress feature. I’m also using it on my iPad to notate as well. Bravo Macaulay!
Groovetown,
Simple, Functional, and Effective
This is a simple, functional, and effective app for finding, learning, and editing traditional tunes in abc notation.
mountainflutist,
Great except one thing
I love this app for learning tunes and keeping up my tune library. I only wish there was a way to sync with iCloud so that when I add a tune on my iPad, it is automatically in my iPhone’s version of the app the next time I open it too instead of manually adding it there also.
Pixelpshr,
It’s back! Excellent!
Wil made a quick recovery and the app is back to it’s full glory. Now to poke around and look for any new goodies!
Jim bagsh,
Craic is in a class all its own
Wow, this app has been needed ever since the iPad was introduced. Not only can you view (and even play) songs written in ABC Notation, but you can create new ones right on the iPad. Now I can carry my music on the iPad, and even edit songs while away from my home computer.
Like all new apps, the developer is quickly adding as many features as he can get to. And is very responsive to questions and comments. This app should breath new life into ABC Notation, opening it up to a new generation of users, both young and old alike.
And, please, if you need other features, don't complain - send in suggestions. That's how to make this an even greater app.
Like all new apps, the developer is quickly adding as many features as he can get to. And is very responsive to questions and comments. This app should breath new life into ABC Notation, opening it up to a new generation of users, both young and old alike.
And, please, if you need other features, don't complain - send in suggestions. That's how to make this an even greater app.
istuart45,
No bagpipe option
I just bought it for bagpipes and it’s not in the instrument selection.
Astro sister,
Fantastic app for music practice
This app is probably intended mostly for players of Irish traditional music, which I am, but I imagine any musician playing tunes from any tradition would benefit. It comes stocked with a pretty good Irish tune collection but it is easy to find music online in ABC format and download directly to the app. Or you can create a tune in ABC yourself and have it played through the app.
From there you can set the app to play the tune and to repeat at the speed of your choice and practice away. Hopefully future versions will allow you to pick the instrument playing the tune. That is the only thing missing as far as I can tell!
From there you can set the app to play the tune and to repeat at the speed of your choice and practice away. Hopefully future versions will allow you to pick the instrument playing the tune. That is the only thing missing as far as I can tell!
RaeHolmen,
Great Helper for Learning New Tunes
The Craic's newest version (late April, 2014) let's you input and hear harmonies as well as a single melody line. A basic template appears when you want to add a new tune, and there are simple ways to import whole libraries from the web, of songs already entered using the text-only ABC format. You can speed up or slow down a tune As It Is Playing, which is really useful.
I'd never take a music class again without The Craic as my companion.
-R Holmen, Berkeley, CA
I'd never take a music class again without The Craic as my companion.
-R Holmen, Berkeley, CA
