Today's exercise focuses on Doublings from High A and High G. Previously, we've discussed the perfect doubling and we've worked on getting clean, strong, and rhythmically consistent doublings....
Previously, we looked at Strathspey Triplets -- GDEs gracenote combinations. Because of their rhythm, technique, and unique style of expression, strathspeys are some of the greatest and most...
Today's featured exercise is the Crunluath-a-mach Progression Exercise. The Crunluath-a-mach is an exciting embellishment found at the end of some Piobaireachd tunes. It is quite fast and gives...
Good Monday Morning! It's the start of the week, and it's also Back to School month for many of us, so I thought it would be great to start this week with the ultimate Power Workout. Author: Jori...
We all have bits of equipment that make our piping lives easier. What do you use that you couldn't live without? What are your favorite piping-related gadgets? Suggested items might include:...
We've all heard about the importance of deliberate goal-setting as a way to focus your practicing and to make sure you keep motivated and inspired to work and hard and make steady improvements....
One of the tell-tale signs of a good piper or a piper of any level who has been taught well is the position of the fingers of the top hand. The optimal finger position lets your hands stay relaxed...
I thought this time of year might be a perfect time to revisit this seminar recording. Enjoy! Last spring I taught a 70-minute seminar called Jigs & Hornpipes. Take a listen to the audio...
Today's focus: perfect doublings. It is an important topic, and an area where greater control and consistency will help you bring our the music your tunes. Today's goal is to work on making your...
When you first pick up your chanter or pipes, it can take a few minutes to get the hands warmed up and working. A while back we looked at some simple stretches for your hands, today's video is a...
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