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The Musical Piper

Beyond the notes: expression, phrasing, and the musical decisions that make judges and audiences listen.

6 LESSONS · ADVANCED · WORK THROUGH THEM IN ORDER

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01 Pointing, Pulsing & Phrasing: A Guide to Bagpipe Expression Decode pointing, pulsing, and phrasing — what the words actually mean. June 23, 2026 · 1h 7m · Expression & Musicality → 02 Strathspey Expression: Pulsing and Pointing Apply expression to the strathspey, the ultimate test. August 21, 2024 · 1h 3m · Expression & Musicality → 03 The Art of Playing By Ear: How to Learn Tunes Without Sheet Music Free yourself from the page: learn tunes by ear. March 3, 2026 · 1h 2m · Learning Tunes → 04 Jazz up Your Piping Borrow ideas from jazz to bring tunes alive. October 12, 2023 · 1h 2m · Expression & Musicality → 05 Going Beyond the Nine Go beyond the nine notes — the expressive range hiding in the chanter. September 25, 2023 · 56m · Expression & Musicality → 06 Achieving Musical Mastery Put it all together: the path to musical mastery. January 6, 2023 · 37m · Expression & Musicality →

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