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How to build a great pipe band medley

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Great medleys place tunes strategically: a march to open, a slow air in the middle, and an exciting finish. Each tune should build on the next for maximum musical effect within the time limit.
Include a variety of styles and structures to showcase your band's musicality and creativity. Top medleys feature strathspeys, reels, jigs, slow airs, and hornpipes in a carefully planned arc.

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