BagpipeLessons.com Inner Circle – 2014

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New Tune: Field of Gold (Piobaireachd)

Jul 29, 2014 Jori Chisholm Downloads, Piobaireachd, Tunes, Videos 1

Today's post features a modern Piobaireachd written by the famous Pipe Major Donald MacLeod – Field of Gold. Included is a video performance of the tune, an audio lesson with a complete breakdown...

Interview with Jori Chisholm

Jul 25, 2014 Jori Chisholm Best of the Internet, Competing & Performing, Expression, Piobaireachd 0

I was recently interviewed by David Hester. David has contributed to the Studio with his MacDonald Piper series — an alternative approach to Piobaireachd playing. David asked me some interesting...

New Tune: Pipe Major Donald MacLean of Lewis (6/8 March)

Jul 20, 2014 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Downloads, Learning Tunes, Tunes, Videos 8

Today's post features an excellent 6/8 March written by the famous Pipe Major Donald MacLeod – Pipe Major Donald MacLean of Lewis. Included is a complete recording of the tune, an audio lesson with...

All About Drone Reeds

Jul 14, 2014 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Special Offers, Tone & Tuning, Videos 52

The drone sound is a critical part of the overall tone of your instrument. Your drone reeds are a critical component in determining your drone sound and your comfort and enjoyment in playing your...

Keep things cool when playing your pipes in the heat

Jul 11, 2014 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Competing & Performing, Tone & Tuning 12

Here on the West Coast we are approaching the hottest time of the year. And this weekend, we have a bit of a heat wave, with the recent forecasts for tomorrow's Kamloops Games approaching 100 degrees...

A new method for memorizing tunes.

Jul 06, 2014 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Competing & Performing, Learning Tunes, Piobaireachd 3

Memorization is an essential skill for all pipers. Unlike musicians in other traditions, pipers nearly always play their tunes from memory. In performance or competition, it's essential that your...