Chanter reed feel shows up in everything. Several videos this session trace back to the same root cause behind waver, squeaks, and crossing noises: a chanter reed that's too easy, letting the sound come in before the player is really ready.
Slow and relaxed beats fast and forced. Birls, D throws, and the Crunluath doubling all get more consistent, not less, when they're practiced small, light, and free of wrist or arm tension.
Blowing pressure has to be independent of what you're playing. Whether it's a fast tune or a held low A, the pressure in the bag should never change with the notes; when it does, the drones go out of tune.
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