Bagpipe music is highly structured. Most of our pipe tunes fit a predictable pattern of bars, lines, parts, and repeats. Some of the instant appeal of traditional pipe tunes comes from the balance...
Today’s post is by BagpipeLessons.com Studio instructor Jack Lee, one of the world's most famous pipers. We're excited to have Jack join us on the Studio. For more about Jack, scroll down to read...
Today’s post comes from BagpipeLessons.com Studio instructor Iain MacDonald -- piper, composer, pipe major, and instructor. For more about Iain, scroll down to read his piping bio. The Flowers in...
We all face the same challenge. How can we make the most of our limited practice time. We've all been there. You put in the practice time, but you aren't getting the results you are hoping for. It's...
Today’s post is the first by the newest BagpipeLessons.com Studio instructor Jack Lee, one of the world's most famous pipers. We're excited to have Jack join us on the Studio. For more about Jack,...
Today’s post is the first by the newest BagpipeLessons.com Studio instructor Callum Beaumont, one of the world's most accomplished pipers. We're excited to have Callum join us on the Studio. For...
In today's post, we'll go over the basics of how to read pipe music. We'll look at some general topics in reading music and then focus on the specifics of reading pipe music. We'll take a look at...
There are many things that go into the thorough and complete preparation of a tune for competition or performance: learning the technique, memorizing, getting the tune up to speed, proper expression,...
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...
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...
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