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Piobaireachd Starter

Your entry point into piobaireachd — understand the form, learn the embellishments, and build the ear before you tackle your first ground.

7 LESSONS · INTERMEDIATE · WORK THROUGH THEM IN ORDER

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01 Understanding Tune Types: Marches, Strathspeys, Reels & More Place piobaireachd against marches, strathspeys, and reels before you start. July 24, 2023 · 36m · Learning Tunes → 02 The Greatest Piobaireachds of All-Time Hear what makes a piobaireachd great, so you know what you're aiming for. October 26, 2022 · 59m · Tunes & Repertoire → 03 The Greatest Piobaireachds of All-Time (Part 2) Widen your ear on the repertoire with a second set of classic tunes. November 2, 2022 · 46m · Tunes & Repertoire → 04 Piobaireachd Embellishments Learn the embellishments unique to piobaireachd — played slower and more open than in light music. August 14, 2023 · 1h 0m · Tunes & Repertoire → 05 Going Beyond the Nine Extend your technique beyond the nine notes many piobaireachd tunes call on. September 25, 2023 · 56m · Expression & Musicality → 06 Competing for the First Time: Everything You Need to Know See how tune choice and preparation play out if you take piobaireachd to the boards. June 18, 2026 · 1h 8m · Competing & Performing → 07 Achieving Musical Mastery Put technique, sound, and musicality together the way piobaireachd demands. January 6, 2023 · 37m · Expression & Musicality →

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