Ross Millar - Strathspey and Reel Competition
This is some wonderful playing by one of the most talented pipers.
This is some wonderful playing by one of the most talented pipers.
The short answer: Neither. What is “better” is going to be different for every piper and depend on several personal factors.
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…
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