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Bagpiping
Feb 27, 2001
Striking in.
More tips that occurred to me as a result of pipe band practices or performances. One of the nicer things about being in a pipe band is that you can avoid mistakes and learn from others' experience.
Dec 11, 2000
Chanter Slobber
What to do when your practice chanter reed won't play because too much moisture has accumulated.
Nov 26, 2000
Dissecting the Bagpipe
An examination of the Great Highland Bagpipe, from a "hardware" perspective.
Aug 28, 2000
What to do if you own a set of Paki Pipes
How to overcome the woes of owning a set of Pakis, wherein the author discusses the costs involved in making the things playable.
Jul 28, 2000
Helpful Tips - Part One
A selection of tips that occurred to me during pipe band practices. One of the nicer things about being in a pipe band is that you can avoid mistakes and learn from others' experience.
Jun 27, 2000
Where to get info on the Internet
A few pointers on locating relevant information on the Internet pertaining to bagpiping.
Dec 10, 1999
Selecting a Bagpipe
A guide to buying your first set of pipes.
Dec 8, 1999
A variety of topics
A potpourri of topics: clean fingering, steady blowing, a description of the birl, loose fingers, and a farewell to the exclusive focus on fingering techniques.
Sep 15, 1999
More grace notes
This time we discuss the easier gracenotes.
Aug 10, 1999
A slight digression
More about playing Scot's Wha Hae.
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