In addition to the nine notes of the scale, bagpipe tunes contain some combination of these technical elements: gracenotes and strikes nine doublings (one for each note) the four bottom hand...
Today's the post is the first in our new video series called "What's in your pipe case?" We'll take a close look at the equipment, reeds, tools and other supplies that pipers use with their...
Note: Today's post is the second in our program for new pipers. The Learn the Pipes program is a series of lessons that will guide you from your first day with your chanter through the basic...
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...
Note: Today's post is the first in our program for new pipers. The Learn the Pipes program is a series of lessons that will guide you from your first day with your chanter through the basic fingering...
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...
On my recent trip to Scotland, I attended the Argyllshire Gathering at Oban. On Day Two, the light music events offered are Marches, Strathspeys & Reels, and Jigs. This year, the organizers opted...
Whether you are a frequent world-traveling piper or if you just take your pipes from home once in a while, you'll want a good case that protects your instrument and carries your supplies. This week,...
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