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Jim McGillivray on the "pressure variance test" for bagpipe tuning
The great Jim McGillivray tells us a bit about his tuning process and how he uses a "pressure variance test" to check he's nailed his bagpipe tuning.
This clip is an excerpt from Jim's hour-long interview, included...
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P/M Robert Mathieson on stabilizing the tuning of our bagpipes
How do we optimize the pitch of our pipes, and time it perfectly with the actual performance? P/M Robert Mathieson and I discuss in this interview clip.
This clip is an excerpt from Robert's hour-long interview,...
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Callum Beaumont on how environment affects your tuning
Your surroundings – particularly temperature changes and humidity – are vital considerations for any tuning process. World champion piper Callum Beaumont explains how important these are for him to think about when...
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Jack Lee shares some of his top-level tuning secrets
Do you find it harder to hear your bass drone than your tenors when you tune? As it turns out, so does Jack Lee! So how does he manage this and the rest of his tuning process, to get that trademark beautiful tone...
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Matt MacIsaac shares some of his tuning process (clip from longer interview)
How would Matt MacIsaac teach you to tune?
Matt’s one of many, many world-leading pipers we’ve interviewed for our brand new Bagpipe Tuning Suite of online courses, designed to help you finally crack the code of...
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NEW Tuning Suite: Decoding the "Great Bagpipe Tuning Algoritm"
Introducing the Bagpipe Tuning Suite that helps you finally crack the code of bagpipe tuning!
Visit https://pipersdojo.com/tuning today to learn more.
Inside the "Great Algorithm" Bagpipe Tuning Suite you'll...
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373 - Do REAL Pipers Use A Metronome? (Dojo Conversations Episode 43)
Ever heard someone say "real pipers don't use a metronome"?
This week, we're discussing how rhythm is the most foundational skill any musician – including bagpipers – needs to develop. But do some people just...
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372 - Tuning Is An Algorithm (Episode 42)
Feel like you're flying blind when you tune your pipes? We have so many variables to manage while we're listening to our tuning – and chances are, especially if you're just starting out, you're not entirely sure what...
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371 - Are Your Pipes In Tune? Who Cares?! (Dojo Conversations Episode 41)
Is your tenor drone sharp? Is your C flat compared to your drones? Are your drones flat or sharp compared to your low A?
Who cares?!
This week, Andrew and Jim discuss the "who cares" model of bagpipe tuning –...
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370 - Should You Throw Away Your Digital Tuner? (Dojo Conversations Episode 40)
For better or worse, digital tuners are widely used in the piping world. They're easier than ever to access, with many smartphone apps now available. And they're a useful reference tool that can show you what pitch...
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369 - Are Some Practice Chanters Better Than Others? (Dojo Conversations Episode 39)
It's the instrument we all started on, and a very different one to the full pipes... but for something that's mostly used for practice, does it actually matter if your practice chanter is blackwood or polypenco...
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368 – Do You Know Where The Beat Goes?(Dojo Conversations Episode 38)
While rushing and lack of control are huge problems for beginners and intermediates, if we roll it back a step further – do you actually know where the beat is supposed to go in the first place?
Bagpipe music isn't...
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