Bigger is not better for pipe bags. A smaller bag fills and deflates faster and sits higher and more securely under your arm; I recommend a small bag for most players 5'7" and under, and often for taller players too.
The Seven Birl rewards the extra learning curve. It's harder to pick up at first than other birl styles, but it's far more reliable, especially for the tougher birls off B, C, and low G, and a little ring finger movement is completely normal as long as the finger stays on its hole.
Reed break-in is mostly a moisture problem. Constant licking, pinching, and drying out damages reeds and makes them unstable; a humidity-controlled reed case does most of the work of keeping a reed at its optimal, ready-to-play moisture level.
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Live Answers to Your Bagpipe Questions — Ergonomics, Bag Size, Blowpipe Length, Seven Birl & More
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