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Learn the Pipes Video Lesson #4: D Throw

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There are two completely different, equally valid ways to play a D throw: light (open) and heavy (closed). About half of top players use each style, so my advice is to pick one and get really consistent at it rather than worrying which is 'correct.'

My personal preference is the light D throw — low G, a small D gracenote to C, then D. It has one fewer note than the heavy version, so it's a little easier to squeeze into fast tunes, and it's the style I use for piobaireachd regardless of what I play elsewhere.

Land the low G of your D throw right on the beat. The D throw is the one embellishment where it's acceptable to land it slightly ahead of the beat instead, but aiming for the beat gives you the best chance of staying together with other players.

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Learn the Pipes Video Lesson #4: D Throw

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03:18throw Why I prefer light D the🔒

04:06the notes from throw Playing different starting D🔒

05:09embellishment can you placement: play the ahead one Beat🔒

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