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Today's featured exercise is the Crunluath-a-mach Progression Exercise. The Crunluath-a-mach is an exciting embellishment found at the end of some Piobaireachd tunes.  It is quite fast and gives a thrilling finish to a long tune.   Today's exercise will show you how to play the Crunluath-a-mach in a logical, step-by-step progression. But before we do, let's take a look at the Crunluath-a-mach in action. Here is a video of my U.S. Gold Medal wining performance from 2008 playing the classic Piobaireachd My King Has Landed in Moidart. The tune is split into two video clips and the Crunluath-a-mach variation comes at the end of the second clip (around 2:25). First half of the tune: Second half of the tune: Previously we looked at the Crunluath Progression — and discussed the importance shaping (i.e., building up complex skill in smaller steps). Also, you may want to review the Edre lesson before moving on the Crunluath-a-mach. Today's exercise ...