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New Tune: Balmoral (3/4 March)

Jun 14, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Downloads, Learning Tunes, Tune Workshop, Tunes, Uncategorized 8

Today's lesson focuses on a classic 3/4 March: Balmoral. The tune goes well with other more commonly played tunes like Green Hills of Tyrol or When the Battle's O'er. Take a listen: Download the...

How to Practice (90 Minute Seminar)

Jun 05, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Fingering & Technique, General Discussion, Learning Tunes, Practice Tips, Seminars, Workshop 13

Here's the complete audio recording from a seminar I taught recently in New York City. The title of the class was "How to Practice." It covers many important topics including: what is practice...

Science confirms what we already know: Playing and listening to music is good for you!

May 26, 2012 Jori Chisholm Best of the Internet, Competing & Performing, General Discussion 3

I just read this fascinating article on CNN.com about some of the latest science on music and it's wide-ranging benefits for people who play and listen to music. Read the whole article here. Some of...

Live in New York City: Concert and Highland Arts Festival

May 08, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Best of the Internet, News & Announcements, Videos 9

I just got home from a great week in New York City with the SFU Pipe Band. The band is celebrating its 30th year with some special events, including a concert at the world-famous Lincoln Center for...

Use a mini pipe cutter to shorten your blowpipe or practice chanter

Apr 21, 2012 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Videos 3

The correct length blowpipe can make your pipes much more comfortable to play. Having the right tool to shorten your blowpipe can make a huge difference.

Use teflon plumber’s tape on your drone slides for finer tuning adjustments

Apr 13, 2012 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Videos 4

In addition to the waxed hemp and dental floss that we use on our bagpipe joints, I like to use a thin layer of Teflon plumber's tape on my tuning slides. Teflon is used for a variety of applications...

World’s Greatest Pipers: Donald MacPherson (Videos)

Apr 09, 2012 Jori Chisholm Best of the Internet, General Discussion, Videos 13

Donald MacPherson has been called "The most outstanding competitive piper ever to have lifted a bagpipe." He recently retired from judging the top competitions in Scotland following an unmatched...

Understanding how drone reeds are affected by pressure

Apr 02, 2012 Jori Chisholm Equipment & Gear, Featured, Tone & Tuning, Videos 8

Today's lesson gives a complete explanation of drone reeds and how they work at different pressures. Why do drones shut off with too much pressure? Why do some drones squeal on the strike in? What...

New Tune: The Conundrum (2/4 March)

Mar 27, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Downloads, Learning Tunes, Tune Workshop, Tunes 14

Today's lesson features one of my all-time most favorite tunes, The Conundrum. Composed by Peter R. MacLeod. It's totally unique and equally suitable for competition or just for fun. But look out,...

Thread Your Drone Reed Seats for a Tighter Fit

Mar 12, 2012 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Tone & Tuning, Videos 14

In recent years, several makers of pipe chanters have offered threaded reed seats. The threads allow you to screw your reed into the chanter. It provides a more secure fit for the reed and allows for...

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