Chanter reeds are often sent from the manufacturer labelled as "easy", "hard", or anything in between β but how do you know which one is going to be r...
Tuning a bagpipe isn't just about adjusting until things sound "right."
It's a meticulously detailed process, especially when it comes to tuning the ...
Learning tunes can be hard, especially if you struggle with sight-reading.
But there's a step that makes it much easier β and helps speed up a bunch ...
Chanter tape is something you may never have thought much about as a piper.
Perhaps your pipe major or tutor loaded up your chanter for you and makes...
Picture this β you're stuck on a desert island.
Would you rather have your practice chanter, or an endless playlist of great pipe band tunes?
If you...
Have you ever tried to balance an older bagpipe chanter, only to discover that you're pitching very flat compared to the rest of your band?
If it see...
Does a "perfect bagpipe tone" exist? Or does a bit of imperfection in your sound actually make your overall tone sound better?
I've trialed aΒ lotΒ of ...
We've all been there. We're trying to make a recording of our playing, but it's just not coming out right.
On the first recording, I had a choke. On ...
A recorder is a vital tool for every piper to have and to use.Β
Now, if youβre like most people, you probably hate the idea of recording yourself β v...
Do you struggle to get your pipes into tune when you first start to play?
You may be trying to tune too soon.
Tuning is a skill many pipers struggle...
For bagpipers, posture matters β a lot. But not many teachers emphasize it in the beginning, so it becomes a big problemdown the track that's hard to ...
Pipe band medleys are a great way to showcase your band's musical range and creativity.
But why do some medleys sound more musical than others?
Shou...
