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A well-tuned pipe band is a spectacular thing. Conversely, a poorly tuned band can be hard to listen to. Many factors contribute a band's ability to produce a great sound, the process of tuning up a pipe band can be tricky. Today's post will describe a step-by-step process for tuning up a pipe band, both drones and chanters. We'll look at the important differences between tuning up a band and tuning up your pipes for a solo performance. Good! Not-so-good... Tuning a solo pipe Most solo pipers will tune up drones to match their low A of the chanter. The exact pitch (e.g. 482 Hz) of the Low A is not really that important (within reason). The pitch of the Low A might be higher or lower from day to day. And as the pipes are played, the pitch tends to rise. So, whatever the pitch of the Low A, the solo piper simply wants ...