Today's post features a modern Piobaireachd written by the famous Pipe Major Donald MacLeod – Field of Gold. Included is a video performance of the tune, an audio lesson with a complete breakdown...
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...
Today's post features an excellent hornpipe written in the round style — Raigmore. Included is a complete recording of the tune, an audio lesson with a complete breakdown of the tune, and an...
Today's post features two tunes played by two different pipers: Donald MacLean's Farewell to Oban (2/4 March) and The Banjo Breakdown (jig). So, have a listen to these tunes and join the discussion....
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...
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...
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...
Today's post features a well-known competition-style 2/4 march – The Argyllshire Gathering. Included is a complete recording of the tune, an audio lesson with a complete breakdown of the tune's...
Last April, just days after putting his legendary Lawrie bagpipes up for sale, the piping world was saddened by the passing of the winningest competitive piper of all time, Donald MacPherson.
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