Hi friends, Jori (and Lauree) encouraged me to post regarding my first bagpipe competition experience, so I agreed. I hope old timers can have a good life and fellow newbies can get up the guts to go...
One of the challenges pipers face is the need to keep our fingers and hands consistently relaxed while playing. Top players can achieve a relaxed yet strong grip, allowing for the most efficient...
I thought I would discuss preparing for my competition on Saturday in Springfield, Illinois. I'm competing in the grade 2 piobaireachd. I have to submit 2 full piobaireachds. I'm going out with Too...
I'm excited to announce a couple of new features that will make the BagpipeLessons.com Studio more interactive and help you find useful and relevant posts quickly and easily. One of my goals with...
My name is Ray Morrison and I've been playing the pipes for many years. About a month ago I developed a severe pain in my right cheekbone; at first, I thought it was just another ache (I'm...
Today's lesson comes from an excellent question from a member: I have recently had trouble with the low G on my pipe Reed and I am having the same trouble with some new reeds as well. What happens is...
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...
A consistent and powerful birl is essential for every good piper. It can be a tricky movement to master due to the unique sequence of movements by the little finger on the bottom hand. Today's lesson...
One of my favorite piping days of the year is the first evening of the Northern Meeting Piping Competitions at Inverness. The world's greatest pipers grace the Eden Court Theatre stage to play one of...
Today's focus: Selecting and Adjusting Pipe Chanter Reeds Today's lesson includes two video demonstrations, the first on selecting a good pipe chanter reed and the second on adjusting the strength of...
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