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When you watch a top piper, they make it look so easy. Brilliant, rich tone, sparkling, clear technique, and masterful expression. A mark of the true professional is how they perform with such ease and grace. Everything seems to be working in their favor. How do they do it? Many things need to be learned, practiced, and prepared so that you can put forward a top performance. But whether you are a competing solo piper, a pipe band member, or piper who plays for your own enjoyment, one of most important keys to success is the proper set up of your instrument. Your pipes have many components that need to be adjusted, maintained, and properly fitted to make sure that they are operating efficiently and are comfortable for you to play. Many instruments are still playable if they are in less than top shape. We’ve all seen pianos with missing keys or guitars with broken ...