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 Iain MacDonald — piper, composer, pipe major, and instructor. We're thrilled Iain has joined us on the Studio. For...
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 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...
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