I would like to wish you a Happy New Year with best wishes for 2012! Thank you for being a part of the BagpipeLessons.com Studio and for your contributions to our growing online community. We have...
The first and most important step in any practice routine is an effective and easy-to-use system for taking notes on your practice sessions to keep track of your progress. Previously, we learned...
One of the most prominent features of pipe music is the dot-cut rhythmic pattern. Almost every type of pipe music has lots of dot-cuts. The exceptions are jigs and round reels and round hornpipes....
Your thumb on your the bottom hand is the only finger we use for piping that doesn't have a hole to indicate the proper position. As a result, it is important to make sure your thumb is in the...
I've tested about every stand alone tuner and tuning app I can get my hands on and I'm been really impressed with Cleartune — an easy to use tuner for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android. There are many...
I've been reading a fascinating book called Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck. Her book and research tries to answer the question of why do some...
I came across this interesting article and thought you'd enjoy reading it, too. The Bulletproof Musician: How Many Hours A Day Should You Practice. There are some interesting things to learn (or be...
Today's exercise features some intermediate to advanced level rhythmic patterns commonly found in 2/4 Marches, Strathspeys, and Reel. I hope you'll find lots of areas for potential improvement...
The right equipment can make all the difference when it comes to the pipes. A little change can make playing so much easier and more comfortable. Today, take a couple of minutes to share your current...
We've previously discussed tone and tuning of your pipes and how important this is to the overall enjoyment of your playing for both yourself and your audience. You might want to check out the...
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