Have you ever compared how different pipers play the same piobaireachd? They put in their own style based on how they were taught and the feeling they want to express. When learning a new piobaireachd, I like to listen to many different variations. Below are recordings of the same piobaireachd played in different ways. Can you hear the nuances? Which do you like?
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…
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…
Ever felt like there's no way you'll ever be as good a piper as you want to be? Maybe you started learning 'too late', you…
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?
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