It's not every day you get to hear the bagpipes with a full orchestra. This is a great example of one of the rare pieces that are written for full orchestra and the bagpipes (not just adapted). This video includes a discussion with the composer and a little guide to listening. It's a very thematic piece and a real joy to listen to!
Don’t you just love the sound of a beautifully tuned bagpipe? The full harmonic sound of the drones blended perfectly with the chanter notes. Are you amazed how professional pipers seem to tune easily and get that steady full sound? What if I told you that it’s not just about good tuning?
Everyone wants to be a better player; that’s why we practice. Being able to look at your own playing and see what works and what needs improvement is an art in itself. Even if you are working with an instructor you need to be able to objectively look at your own playing. Here are a few pointers that might help.
At the Dojo, we believe that forging common sense daily habits is a necessary prerequisite to attempting any other bagpiping goal. Here are five challenges…
Animated discussions often spring up in our Dojo U student community about the merits of different types of manometer. In case you’re unfamiliar, a manometer…
Have you been told to blow tone or blow steady? Does your chanter reed cut out or squeal? Is it hard for you to tune your drones to your chanter? Does this whole concept of great tone seem ambiguous?
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