r/ffxivperformances Feb 17 '24

Tutorials, Links, & Useful Information Welcome to FFXIV Performances! Begin your barding music adventure here! Tips, Guides, & Links. Barding 101

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Barding 101

Are you a bard in the game looking to serenade your party with some sweet tunes? Or maybe you're just a music enthusiast wanting to explore the world of MIDI creation and editing. Well, you've come to the right place (Fingers Crossed)!

In this subreddit, we'll be sharing helpful guides and links to assist you on your musical journey. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newbie just picking up an instrument in-game for the first time, we've got you covered!

From tips on composing melodies and MIDIs to recommendations on the best MIDI software and Final Fantasy XIV plugins, we've got all the resources you need to unleash your inner maestro.

So grab your lute, tune your harp, polish your electric guitar, and get ready to create some magical melodies in the realm of Eorzea! Let's rock the world together and bring joy to all the adventurers in Final Fantasy XIV.

Below we have an up-to-date list of useful information to help you on your way to becoming Eorzea's best!


BMP (Bard Music Player)

An external program used to automatically play MIDI files within Final Fantasy XIV.

Name Link Description
Website https://bardmusicplayer.com/ Main Website
Discord https://discord.gg/bmp Discord Server
Installation Guide https://bardmusicplayer.com/manual Step By Step Install Guide
Download Link https://dl.bardmusicplayer.com/bmp/2.1/BardMusicPlayer2.exe Download Link

LightAmp

An external program used to automatically play MIDI files within Final Fantasy XIV.

Name Link Description
Website https://github.com/GiR-Zippo/LightAmp Main Website
Discord [https://discord.gg/ff14bard\](https://discord.gg/ff14bard) Discord Server
Installation Guide https://github.com/GiR-Zippo/LightAmp/wiki Step By Step Install Guide
Download Link https://github.com/GiR-Zippo/LightAmp/releases/download/1.0.6.0/LightAmp1.0.6.0.zip Download Link

Midibard

A plugin used within Dalamud to automatically play MIDI files within Final Fantasy XIV.

Name Link Description
Website https://midibard.org/ Main Website
Discord https://discord.gg/ff14bard Discord Server
Installation Guide https://github.com/reckhou/MidiBard2/blob/v2-api9-stable/README.md Step By Step Install Guide
Dalamud Repository https://raw.githubusercontent.com/reckhou/DalamudPlugins-Ori/api6/pluginmaster.json Dalamud Repository Link

r/ffxivperformances 10d ago

Sheet Music Notes for 시간을 달려서 by 여자친구 (Rough by GFRIEND)

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r/ffxivperformances 13d ago

Performance Final Fantasy III – Celes's Theme (Aria di Mezzo Carattere) 🎭

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r/ffxivperformances 20d ago

Performance Final Fantasy X - Otherworld 🤘

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r/ffxivperformances 27d ago

Performance Husky by the Geek – Chocobo the Final Boss 🐤🎂

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r/ffxivperformances Jun 18 '26

Performance Final Fantasy VII – Crazy Motorcycle 🏍️

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r/ffxivperformances Jun 16 '26

Performance Sphyrna - Disturbed - The Sound of Silence

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Bard cover of Disturbed's The Sound of Silence I did over the weekend, was pretty happy with it but may make some tweaks to the reverse cymbals throughout


r/ffxivperformances Jun 11 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV – Sinister 🦇 | Vamp Fatale 👠

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r/ffxivperformances Jun 09 '26

Performance Just a thing, Godsmack - Voodoo (Sphyrna)

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Lots of work to get the drums more or less dialed in but I like how it turned out


r/ffxivperformances Jun 04 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XI – Ronfaure 🌳 | San d'Oria: The Second Walk

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r/ffxivperformances May 28 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Not Afraid 💥Arcadion

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r/ffxivperformances May 27 '26

Performance Star Fox 64 Theme – FFXIV Bard Cover | The Ryoka Sisters

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r/ffxivperformances May 25 '26

Performance FFXIV Covers - Blind Guardian - Bards Song - In the Forest (performed by Helheim)

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One of my latest edits, performed in my newly renovated FC Hall. For more information about my band, please visit: http://helheimff14.carrd.co


r/ffxivperformances May 22 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV – Untested Voyager 💀 The Clyteum

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r/ffxivperformances Apr 30 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV × Evangelion – A Cruel Angel’s Thesis (残酷な天使のテーゼ)

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r/ffxivperformances Apr 23 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Torn From The Heavens ☄️⚔️

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r/ffxivperformances Apr 16 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Seven Flames 🔥 (Paglth’an)

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r/ffxivperformances Apr 09 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV - To Fire and Sword 🔥⚔️ Holminster Switch

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r/ffxivperformances Mar 26 '26

Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Wrath of the Harrier 🔥⚔️ The Dalriada

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r/ffxivperformances Mar 24 '26

Crisis of Conformity - Fist Fight!

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r/ffxivperformances Mar 19 '26

Performance Happy Tunes - Tiny Giants of Tunes 🍀⚔️🎶

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r/ffxivperformances Mar 12 '26

Performance Happy Tunes Shiva - The Oath ⚔️ Squall Theme

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r/ffxivperformances Mar 05 '26

Performance Happy Tunes Shiva - Amatsu Kaze 🐅🌪️ (Byakko's Theme)

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r/ffxivperformances Feb 26 '26

Performance Happy Tunes Shiva - Nail of the Heavens 🎭🧙 The Masked Carnivale

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r/ffxivperformances Feb 19 '26

Performance Happy Tunes Shiva - The WAH! Song ⚔️🎶🌞

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