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How to tune up a pipe band

May 13, 2016 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Competing & Performing, Equipment & Gear, Tone & Tuning, Videos 7

A well-tuned pipe band is a spectacular thing. Conversely, a poorly tuned band can be hard to listen to. Many factors contribute a band's ability to produce a great sound, the process of tuning up a...

Close up with a new water trap device

Mar 22, 2016 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Videos 5

Here's a detailed look at the new Trap Dri water trap design made in Scotland by Alan Forbes.

Build a clever storage dispenser for your bagpipe hemp

Jan 07, 2016 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Videos 7

I've been a huge fan of using dental floss of various piping-related applications. I love that the floss comes in its own plastic case with a small cutting tool for easy dispensing and storage. But...

Ezeedrone Reeds vs. New Increased Absorption Reeds (HD Video)

Dec 15, 2015 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Tone & Tuning, Videos 2

You've probably played or at least heard of Ezeedrone brand drone reeds. They are the most popular and best-selling drone reeds of all-time. The reeds are reasonably priced, come standard with many...

This might be the world’s best bagpipe tuner

Nov 03, 2015 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Tone & Tuning, Videos 13

Update June 2022: The best bagpipe tuner app is the Braw Tuner. I discuss the Braw Tuner in our recent live session on Chanter Tuning. To skip to where I discuss the Braw Tuner, go to 41 minutes in....

Dr. Simon McKerrell: Some notes on the bagpipes (Part 2)

Sep 17, 2015 Simon McKerrell Bagpipe Set Up, General Discussion, Piobaireachd, Special Guest 0

Today’s post comes from our newest BagpipeLessons.com Studio contributor Dr. Simon McKerrell — piper, composer, and professor. For more about Dr. McKerrell, scroll down to read his piping bio....

Dr. Simon McKerrell: Some notes on the bagpipes (Part 1)

Sep 08, 2015 Simon McKerrell Bagpipe Set Up, General Discussion, Piobaireachd 0

Today’s post comes from our newest BagpipeLessons.com Studio contributor Dr. Simon McKerrell -- piper, composer, and professor. For more about Dr. McKerrell, scroll down to read his piping bio....

Close up with new all-plastic bagpipes (HD Video)

Jun 30, 2015 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Tone & Tuning, Videos 11

Most bagpipes today are made from African Blackwood, but it wasn't always that way. In the past, bagpipes were made from a variety of woods including ebony, ironwood, cocus, and cocobolo. More...

Revisiting Your Practice Checklist

Jun 24, 2015 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Competing & Performing, Exercises, Expression, Fingering & Technique, Learning Tunes, Practice Tips, Tone & Tuning, Tunes 32

People who consistently perform to their fullest potential leave nothing to chance. They know to prepare for everything both mentally and physically in all possible scenarios. But while preparing for...