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Live Q&A with Jori Chisholm: Getting Stronger, Picking Reeds, How to Practice

The Short Version

Build blowing stamina like climbing a ladder, one rung at a time. Cork off two drones and time yourself with a stopwatch on just one tenor drone, then gradually add drones and stretch the time as each level becomes comfortable, rather than jumping straight to full pipes.
My favorite drone reed setup pairs an Easy Drone increased-absorption bass with classic-style tenors. Even though my DryFlow moisture control system means my drones never get wet, I found this exact combination, confirmed by top players in Scotland, gives the steadiest, most bell-like tone I've ever played.
Speed and clarity come from relaxed, close-in hands, not more metronome drilling. The two pillars of good bagpipe form, keeping your fingers close to the chanter and your hands relaxed, are usually the real ceiling on how fast and clean a piper can play, more than raw repetition.
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Live Q&A with Jori Chisholm: Getting Stronger, Picking Reeds, How to Practice
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