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Today's post features some tips to help you keep your bag from slipping down as you play. One of the keys to an enjoyable performance is an instrument that is set up properly and fits you well. An improperly set-up or incorrectly size bagpipe can make it difficult or impossible to play well. Bag slippage is usually caused by some combination of one or more of these factors: • pipe bag too large • blowpipe too long • uneven arm pressure on the bag • pipes too taking too much air • bag cover too loose or slippery • shirt/jacket/vest too tight or too loose or too slippery Let's discuss these with some more detail. A pipe bag that is too large prevents you from getting the bag high enough under your arm. This is bad for a couple of reasons. Imagine placing a tennis ball under your arm -—you can get it way up into your ...