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    Category: 11 Commandments

    The One-Take Rule

    We've all been there. We're trying to make a recording of our playing, but it's just not coming out right. On the first recording, I…

    Andrew Douglas November 16, 2020
    2 Comments

    Hard Reeds: Pros and Cons

    To illustrate the fallacy that hard pipe chanter reeds are somehow desirable, I often ask students to lay out pros and cons. We often "come…

    Andrew Douglas September 25, 2020
    3 Comments

    Can you play your bagpipes with your nose?!?

    I recently had a student mention to me that their uncle told them Donald MacPherson could play his bagpipes with his nose. And, I have…

    Andrew Douglas September 25, 2020
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    How to Amplify Your Metronome for Rhythmic Development

    Playing with a metronome is a vital element in the bagpipe learning game. But, how do you play with a metronome while also playing your…

    Andrew Douglas April 10, 2020
    9 Comments

    Help! My Ganaway Bag Isn't Airtight!

    Have you found that your Gannaway bag does not stay completely airtight?  Should there be some flexibility with hide bags?  What are the major fail points for pipe bags?

    Andrew Douglas March 19, 2020
    0 Comments

    How to Share Your Recordings

    If you take piping even slightly seriously, you'll need to share recordings of your playing. Whether you want to share a recording with a pipe…

    Andrew Douglas March 17, 2020
    1 Comment

    Easily Recording and Uploading Assignments on iPhone and iPad

    If you love to use your iPhone and/or iPad with Dojo U, you're in luck - it's also extremely easy to record and upload your…

    Andrew Douglas March 15, 2020
    13 Comments
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