Jan 09, 2013 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Learning Tunes, Tune Workshop, Tunes 11
Today's post features a modern slow air in an unusual time signature – The Sands of Kuwait in 6/4 time. Included is a complete recording of the tune, an audio lesson with a complete breakdown of...Sep 14, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Downloads, Learning Tunes, Tunes, Videos 12
Today's lesson features a new tune: The South Georgia Whaling Song — a traditional Gaelic air in the 6/8 time signature. I first learned this tune from Alasdair Gillies and he gave me a copy of the...Sep 11, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Competing & Performing, Videos 7
I'm finally back from my last trip of the year to Scotland to compete at the Highland Games. Below are a few videos from the Birnam Highland Games. I go to Birnam almost every year, and I've some...Aug 10, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Best of the Internet, Competing & Performing, Videos 7
I'm currently in Scotland for the biggest pipe band event of the year, the World Pipe Band Championships. For many years, pipers from around the world waited for weeks (or months) to hear the...Aug 05, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Downloads, Exercises, Expression, Fingering & Technique, Self-Recording 6
I've taught pipers of all ages and all ability levels from around the world. One feature of bagpipe music continues to be challenge for all of us: the dot-cut. In the early stages, pipers struggle to...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...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...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...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,...Mar 07, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Learning Tunes, News & Announcements 18
What tunes are you focusing on this month? Band tunes? Solo competition tunes? Maybe you are still learning some of the classics? Maybe you are up to your ears in Piobaireachd. Whatever it is, we'd...Here you’ll find hundreds of lessons, videos, audio files and more. This content is designed to help you learn and improve in every area of your piping. Not seeing a topic you’d like to learn more about?
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