Pipers at all levels can find pesky crossing noises creeping into our playing.
Do you know the different kinds, how to eliminate them, and what...
When you prepare for solo competition, usually one question is on your mind: what will the judge be listening for?
Will they be able to tell if you...
Do you ever find yourself struggling so much with a hard reed that you feel your throat close?
The feeling is similar to when you accidentally...
Grace notes – those tiny, short notes that give bagpipe music decoration and dynamics – are often overlooked by beginner and...
Birls – rapid pinky passes over low G – are embellishments that you’ll have to learn to play in a band or as a soloist.
Although...
When you were first taught to play, I’m guessing one of the first things you learned was the “right” way to hold a chanter.
Yet,...
Chances are, if you’ve been playing bagpipes for a while, you’ve definitely licked a reed or two in your life.
It can be tempting to...
If you want to be a better bagpiper, recording your playing on a regular basis is a ‘must’.
It radically benefits many of your musical...
As any piper knows, we need a certain amount of moisture in our bagpipes. But too much can be a major problem.
A lot of the time, beginners...
Your bagpipes should never be too hard to play.
You should feel comfortable at all times when you’re playing. Don’t feel like you...
Calibration is the art of setting up your reeds to take the perfect, most efficient amount of air so that they work together to produce a stable...
When your pipes are airtight, you're well on your way to a bagpipe that's easy to play.
But have you ever experienced this literal sinking...
