489 - How To Play Pipes In Cold Weather (Friday Strike In Dojo U Q&A Session)
Cold weather and classic piping dilemmas take centre stage this week as Andrew and Carl dive into playing bagpipes in harsh conditions.
From poly pipes and moisture control to the uncomfortable truth that cold weather is always tough, the conversation blends practical advice with lived experience. Things lighten up with a discussion on lactose-intolerant bagpipers at games before shifting to one of the biggest band questions around: play it as written, or as the band does?
We wrap up with leadership insights, iconic tune drift, and a clear-eyed look at what grace notes are really for.
Hereβs what we cover this week:
- 00:00 β Intro & Welcome
- 00:07 β Playing Bagpipes in Harsh Environments
- 03:17 β Poly Pipes, Moisture & Cold-Weather Gear
- 06:06 β Testing Your Limits & Learning by Experience
- 09:08 β The Reality of Playing in the Cold
- 11:00 β Existential Bagpipe Questions
- 13:13 β Lactose-Intolerant Bagpipers & Games Food
- 15:00 β Playing as Written vs Playing as the Band Does
- 20:00 β Iconic Tunes, Drift & Common Mistakes
- 23:00 β Band Leadership, Settings Masters & Grade Levels
- 26:00 β Over-Analysis
