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292 - Tying On Bags with Grommets - 04.07.20
You’re putting on a new pipe bag and see the grooves in the stocks. Where exactly do those go? Should grommets be above or in the groove?
Carl and Andrew explain what the groove is for and how to get the best...
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291 -The Best Seasoning for a Sheepskin Bag - 04.01.20
You’ve just purchased a sheepskin bag, and you’re excited to tie it in and get playing. You’ve gotten suggestions for different types of seasonings including glycerine based solutions. Should you try it?
Andrew...
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290 - Foolproof Reed Selection for Beginners - 03.25.20
How do you know what reed to chose when you are a brand new piper? Your instructor said the reed was easy, but is it right for you? What do you do if the reed squeals, gurgles, or doesn’t make a sound at...
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289 - Chanter Reed Strength, Part II - 03.24.20
Does it take you a long time to chose a reed? Do you often end up with a reed that is too difficult or too easy for you? What if there was a way to check easily and quickly?
Andrew explains why the chanter reed...
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288 - Help! My Ganaway Bag Isn't Airtight! - 03.18.20
Have you found that your Gannaway bag does not stay completely airtight? Should there be some flexibility with hide bags? What are the major fail points for pipe bags?
Andrew and Carl explain how airtight a bag...
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287 - The Best Tune to Play for Your First Competition - 03.11.20
Are you planning to compete as a soloist for the first time this year? What tune should you play? What are the good standard tunes that work best for beginning soloists?
Andrew makes this decision simple. Stop...
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283 - Are Some Drone Reeds Less Efficient Than Others? - 02.05.20
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?
Andrew demonstrates the suction test that he uses to check his drone...
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286 -The Real Reason Your Pipe Bag Slips - 03.03.2020
Does your bag slip down as you are playing? Do you struggle keeping it in place under your arm? Is it the bag cover or is it you?
Andrew and Carl address the key techniques you must know to keep your bag in place...
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282 - Calling Poly Piping Peeps! - 02.03.20
Do you have a set of poly pipes? What is the best set up if they are your primary set or your backups?
Listen in as Andrew and Carl discuss their recommendations for poly piping peeps!
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285-Transitioning to the Pipes Without Frustration-2.27.20
Are you a new piper just starting bagpipes? Do you feel like you are going to pass out every time you play? Should transitioning to the bagpipes be so hard?
Andrew and Carl assuage your fears with a simple process...
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284 - One Simple Tweak to Learn a Tune Successfully - 2.19.20
Do you have issues with basic rhythm, scale navigation, or gracenote quality? Do you play embellishments because everyone else does? Could playing the simplified version of a tune help you get better as a...
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281 - Are Your Bagpipes a Money Pit? - 01.30.20
If you are serious about playing pipes, how much should you consider spending on piping? Chanters, reeds, pipe bags, and private instruction all add up. Is the cost reasonable?
Andrew shares how he thinks about his...
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