Andrew MacNeill of Colonsay
This Piobaireachd was sung and played by Simon Fraser University Pipe Band at the Down Under concert at the Sydney Opera House in 2000. You…
Category: Classics
A Scottish Soldier
Have you heard the tune Green Hills of Tyrol referred to as A Scottish Soldier? That would be because Andy Stewart sang a song to…
A (Very) Brief History of the Bagpipes
When most people think of bagpipes they think of the Highland bagpipes or the Irish Uilleann pipes. While these are currently the most visible and popular bagpipes, they are not the only ones.
Crafting Great Tuning Sets
Knowing a tune is good.
Knowing a set is better.
Being able to play a good sounding set that also lets you check the tuning on your pipes is the best.
Having a good tune, or set, that allows you to make sure everything sounds correct, but you can also use to entertain, kills two birds with one stone and gives your repertoire depth.
The Story of Highland Cathedral
Regal. Stately. Majestic. It’s one of the biggest bagpipe tunes ever, behind only "Amazing Grace" and perhaps "Scotland the Brave." "Highland Cathedral" is – or should be – in every piper’s repertoire. But how much do you know about this tune? Time and again you’ll see it listed in programs as "Highland Cathedral" – traditional Scottish bagpipe tune. But that’s wrong.