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New Tune: The Argyllshire Gathering (2/4 March)

New Tune: The Argyllshire Gathering (2/4 March)

Jul 09, 2013 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Best of the Internet, Expression, Learning Tunes, Tune Workshop, Tunes, Videos 3

Today's post features a well-known competition-style 2/4 march – The Argyllshire Gathering. Included is a complete recording of the tune, an audio lesson with a complete breakdown of the tune's...
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Can you identify this mystery embellishment?

Can you identify this mystery embellishment?

Jun 29, 2013 Jori Chisholm Uncategorized 3

Most pipers are very familiar with the most common piping embellishments. In our first lessons, we quickly learn the nine notes, common grace notes, nine doublings, and the four bottom-hand low...
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Donald MacPherson and his famous jig,The Curlew

Donald MacPherson and his famous jig,The Curlew

Jun 26, 2013 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Downloads, Learning Tunes, Tune Workshop, Tunes 10

Last April, just days after putting his legendary Lawrie bagpipes up for sale, the piping world was saddened by the passing of the winningest competitive piper of all time, Donald MacPherson.
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Some reminders for helping you achieve excellence.

Some reminders for helping you achieve excellence.

Jun 15, 2013 Jori Chisholm Best of the Internet, Community and Interactive, General Discussion, Practice Tips 0

I recently came across this great blog post, with some helpful reminders for staying focused and motivated to work towards achieving excellence.  Author Erik Barker's blog has the tagline "I want to...
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What smartphone apps do you use to enhance your piping?

What smartphone apps do you use to enhance your piping?

Jun 05, 2013 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Best of the Internet, Equipment & Gear, Self-Recording, Tone & Tuning 10

Do you have an iPhone or Android or Blackberry smart phone?  Have you discovered any apps that you can use to enhance your piping?  Please share your suggestions in the comments below. Here are a...
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Improve your sound and extend the playing life of your reed by controlling moisture.

Improve your sound and extend the playing life of your reed by controlling moisture.

May 31, 2013 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Tone & Tuning 4

Every piper will enjoy piping even more when they are playing a well-selected, well-tuned, broken-in, comfortable-to-play pipe chanter reed.  Reeds are made from cane -- a natural material -- which...
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The only cure for spinning hemp.

The only cure for spinning hemp.

May 29, 2013 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Equipment & Gear, Tone & Tuning, Videos 14

Pipers know that when a joint becomes too loose the solution is to add a few wraps of waxed hemp or dental floss. But what do you do when the hemp completely separates from what it is attached to?  
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New Exercise:  Power D Taorluaths (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love D Taorluaths)

New Exercise: Power D Taorluaths (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love D Taorluaths)

May 22, 2013 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Exercises, Fingering & Technique 4

Taorluaths are an important embellishment in many pipe tunes but especially in Piobaireachd.We've previously discussed the Taorluath in detail and worked towards building strong, consistent technique...
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My First Pipe Competition Experience

My First Pipe Competition Experience

May 20, 2013 musicus1685 Member Posts 9

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...
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What this puppy can teach you about keeping your hands relaxed.

What this puppy can teach you about keeping your hands relaxed.

May 16, 2013 Jori Chisholm Exercises, Fingering & Technique, Practice Tips 8

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...
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