Today's lesson features a new tune: The South Georgia Whaling Song — a traditional Gaelic air in the 6/8 time signature. I first learned this tune from Alasdair Gillies and he gave me a copy of the...
I'm finally back from my last trip of the year to Scotland to compete at the Highland Games. Below are a few videos from the Birnam Highland Games. I go to Birnam almost every year, and I've some...
I'm currently in Scotland for the biggest pipe band event of the year, the World Pipe Band Championships. For many years, pipers from around the world waited for weeks (or months) to hear the...
I just got home from a great week in New York City with the SFU Pipe Band. The band is celebrating its 30th year with some special events, including a concert at the world-famous Lincoln Center for...
The correct length blowpipe can make your pipes much more comfortable to play. Having the right tool to shorten your blowpipe can make a huge difference.
In addition to the waxed hemp and dental floss that we use on our bagpipe joints, I like to use a thin layer of Teflon plumber's tape on my tuning slides. Teflon is used for a variety of applications...
Donald MacPherson has been called "The most outstanding competitive piper ever to have lifted a bagpipe." He recently retired from judging the top competitions in Scotland following an unmatched...
Today's lesson gives a complete explanation of drone reeds and how they work at different pressures. Why do drones shut off with too much pressure? Why do some drones squeal on the strike in? What...
In recent years, several makers of pipe chanters have offered threaded reed seats. The threads allow you to screw your reed into the chanter. It provides a more secure fit for the reed and allows for...
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