497 - Why Posture Is More Important Than Bag Size (Dojo U Q&A Session)

Getting your setup right isn’t about endlessly changing gear – it’s about understanding what actually affects your sound and comfort.

This week on Dojo U's Friday Strike-In, Andrew and Carl answer students' burning piping questions, covering everything from bag choice and posture to competition judging and drone reed lifespan.

Here’s what we cover this week:

• 00:00 – Bag Size & Posture: Does bag size affect blowing and squeezing cadence?
• 04:41 – Hide vs Synthetic Bags: Tone differences and installation methods
• 12:00 – Tying In Bags: Timing and humidity considerations
• 15:40 – Competition Judging: When does judging end in Piobaireachd?
• 19:10 – Blair Chanter & Ergo 2 Review
• 20:45 – High G Problems: Why it starts sharp and carving the High A hole
• 29:00 – Time Guru Metronome App Review
• 32:30 – Tenor Midsections: Does mixing them up matter?
• 35:00 – Tuning Game Updates & Learning Tips
• 37:30 – Drone Reed Maintenance: When to replace synthetic reeds