A B-flat chanter plus drone reed extenders lets you match piano, guitar, or fiddle pitch in minutes. Swap in an Infinity B-flat chanter and add reed extenders to each drone, and a regular set drops from standard pitch down to concert B-flat (466 Hz) without any custom-made gear.
The secret to solid 6/8 playing is the exact length of the offbeat — the third eighth note in every beat. That in-between note can't be shortened into another cut or stretched toward a 2/4 feel; get it exactly right and the groove locks in.
A modern Poly pipe set is one of the best values in piping today. CNC-manufactured sets like R.G. Hardie's sound great and resist cracking, and cost less than many used wood sets once you add up a bag, cords, and moisture control.
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Get the Pipes Out! — July 12, 2023
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