Freedom Phase Metronome Fine Print
Here are a few important thoughts about how to set your metronome during the Freedom Phases. Make sure the metronome is loud enough for YOU…
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Balancing the "Scales of Practice"
The following is an excerpt from an article called "A Master Class in Fundamentals" by Bob Regnerus... I (Bob) coach high school basketball. In fact,…
The Secret: Find Your Own Voice
We all have at least one bagpipe dream. Maybe it’s to play a beautiful Amazing Grace at the grave-side. Maybe it’s to wow an audience…
Your Repertoire - Tune of the Week
“Constantly vary everything, including constant variance!” - Abraham Lincoln Occasionally, we have “your repertoire” instead of the normal, prescribed, tunes of the week. "Your Repertoire"…
How a Computer Can Calculate A Tune's Difficulty (using BWW files)
Use our difficulty calculator here: DojoUniversity.com/difficulty A tune's difficulty can be measured in "potential fingerwork errors per second." For example, a Tune A that lasts…
10 Clues Your Pipe Major Sucks
Before we start - I just want to thank my diligent co-author Dr. John Holcombe for helping me assemble this article! This article was formed…
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…
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…
Are Some Drone Reeds Less Efficient Than Others?
Have you changed drone reeds and found one set takes more air? Is it the drone reed or are there other factors? How can we test our drone reeds?