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Today's post features two tunes played by two different pipers: Donald MacLean's Farewell to Oban (2/4 March) and The Banjo Breakdown (jig). So, have a listen to these tunes and join the discussion. Consider the three main skill areas: Tone: the sound of the instrument, tuning, reeds, blowing, maintenance, reed set up, and more... Technique: doublings, gracenotes, crossing noises, beat placement of embellishments, clarity of short notes, and more... Musical Expression: tempo, rhythm, dot/cut, beat emphasis, and more... What went well? What needs further improvement? Video #1: Donald MacLean's Farewell to Oban (2/4 March) Our first video comes from Sebastián Geymonat from Montevideo, Uruguay. Sebastián has been piping for 6 years, starting at age 18 and plays with his local Riverside Pipe Band. He doesn't play solos. He is interested in being the best piper he can be and also to eventually teach others in Uruguay. His tune is the 2/4 competition march Donald MacLean's ...