Pinky first, then the index finger on the second pad. Start with the pinky on its hole, then place the index finger right in the middle of the second pad — the middle and ring fingers then simply drop into place.
Your thumb belongs between the middle and ring finger, not up high. Many pipers place the back thumb too high. The correct spot is low, perfectly balanced right between the middle and ring fingers.
Never lock your fingers straight — a relaxed curve prevents tension. Hyperextending your fingers creates visible creases at the knuckles and burns extra muscle effort you don't need to spend.
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Bagpipe Essentials Masterclass Lesson #2: Master Bottom Hand Position for Faster & Better Fingering
00:00Introduction: bottom your position hand finding🔒
00:10important Why so hand thumb bottom is position🔒
00:33Essentials Masterclass (31 videos) the About Bagpipe🔒
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01:14pinky on then finger index first, 1: the Step the pad second🔒
01:38naturally and ring fingers the middle Letting drop🔒
01:59common or hyperextending curling mistakes: fingers Avoiding your🔒
02:41The back the of chanter importance on the thumb the of🔒
02:49and the thumb position: between right ring middle finger Perfect🔒
03:10for D throws, birls, G movements: Using the grips low thumb🔒
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