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Rare recording of the legendary Captain John A. MacLellan discovered!

Apr 03, 2014 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Competing & Performing, Piobaireachd, Videos 1

Today's post features a newly discovered recording of the legendary piper Captain John A. MacLellan M.B.E. The recording was made by young piper Eric Bremner who was present at Captain MacLellan's...

Bagpipe Fundamentals: How to strike in your pipes cleanly every time.

Mar 30, 2014 Jori Chisholm Competing & Performing, Videos 2

Every piper should be able to strike in their pipes cleanly every time. Today's post features two high-definition videos that show you the secret to consistently perfect strike-ins. The first video...

Video Tune Case Study: The Pipers Cave (2/4 March)

Mar 26, 2014 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Learning Tunes, Tunes, Videos 4

The Pipers Cave is a traditional two-parted 2/4 March. It is reasonably well-known tune and often played by Grade 4 and 5 pipe bands. It's remarkable, to me, for one particular combination of note...

What are drone valves and why would you use (or not use) them?

Mar 22, 2014 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Videos 6

Drone valves are one of the most recent additions to the piper's pile of gadgets and gear. Today's post gives a detailed look at drone valves and why you might want them or not want them in your...

A Piper’s Worst Nightmare (it could happen to you!)

Mar 18, 2014 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Uncategorized 8

A student sent me these photos of his recent misfortune. It can happen in an instant but is easily preventable, too.

Supercharge your lessons by answering a few simple questions.

Mar 07, 2014 Jori Chisholm Community and Interactive, Practice Tips 2

I like to try and develop methods and techniques that will help my students make faster progress towards their piping goals. Recently, I've asked my students to complete a brief pre-lesson...

New Tune: Taps

Mar 01, 2014 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Downloads, Learning Tunes, Tunes 12

Taps is a tune often played on the bugle or trumpet at military funerals. However, it can be played on the pipes and, if you perform at funerals, you might have the opportunity to play Taps. Today's...

How to build your own ultimate water trap

Feb 24, 2014 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Uncategorized, Videos 16

An effective moisture control system makes it easier to get your pipes tuned and keep them in tune for the duration of your performance or practice session. Today's video shows how you can build your...

Tunes: Links for Anytune Lovers

Feb 18, 2014 J. David Hester Audio Recordings 1

Andrew MacNeil of Colonsay Argyllshire Gathering Balmoral Conundrum Cullen Bay Dugald MacColl’s Farewell to France Highland Wedding Leaving St. Kilda Macraes of Achmore Pay the Piper Pikeman’s...

New Tune: Pay the Piper

Feb 17, 2014 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Downloads, Learning Tunes, Tunes, Videos 2

Today's lesson features new tune: Pay the Piper (4/4 March). Below you'll find two high-definition videos of the tune (one on the practice chanter and one on the pipes), an mp3 recording, a detailed...

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