Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Hosted by: Andrew Douglas and the Piper's Dojo Team

The Dojo engages thousands of bagpipers around the globe, by harnessing the power of the internet to help connect those in the world who share a specific passion; enriching one's life through bagpipes.

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Episodes

198 - Ben McClamrock, 1st Place, Piobaireachd Conference Double-MSR - 04.01.2017

Ben plays: John MacFadyen of Melfort, Bonnie Ann, Tulloch Gorm, Blair Drummong, Stornoway Castle, McAllister's Dirk.
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197 - Live Critiques July 26th - (#PipersDojoTV - 036)

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there! --- Today we listen to two beginner recordings, and then a recording of a very good Grade 3...
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196 - Open Q&A July 21st 2016 - (#PipersDojoTV - 035)

A great Q&A here! Topics covered: How to tune drones to the chanter; grade 3 pipe band tempos; loosening up fingers in embellishments; piobaireachd high g's; struggling with strength; making mistakes when nervous;...
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195 - High Altitude Bagpiping & Mythology - (#PipersDojoTV - 034)

We're going to address a common bagpiping question today - how do I get my pipes to sound great at high altitude? The answer? You'll need to tune in! --- Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and...
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194 - Glasgowlands 2016 Listening Session - (#PipersDojoTV - 033)

(Manchester 5th Place, Scotia-Glenville 4th Place, Worcester 3rd Place, NY Metro 2nd Place, MacMillan 1st Place) - Today we listen through the Grade 2 Challenge Medley Contest from the Glasgowlands Games (July 16th,...
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193 - Goat Skin Bags, Moisture Control Systems, Inveraray Prep - (#PipersDojoTV - 032)

Today we have a live Q and A - Making Bagpipes Quieter, Goat Skin Bags, Moisture Control Systems, Inveraray Prep. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' -...
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192 - The Great Gracenote Debate - (#PipersDojoTV - 031)

Let's talk about gracenotes - what are these things *exactly*, and *exactly* how do we think about and execute these musical devices? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always...
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191 - Robbie Beaton Live Chat - (#PipersDojoTV - 030)

Today we sit down with P/S Robbie Beaton (78 Frasers, Ontario) and recap their winning Grade 1 performance from the Kincardine games this past weekend. Then, we field some great questions from our live viewers....
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190 - Do Fast Tempo Tunes Take More Air than Slow Tunes? - (#PipersDojoTV - 029)

In this episode, we answer what seems like an easy question - BUT! It opens up a great discussion about the two dimensions of steady blowing! Don't miss out. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube,...
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189 - Live Performance Critique with Student John McCain - (#PipersDojoTV - 028)

Today, we work meet a Dojo Student John McCain and work through a submission of him playing "The Seagull" jig - Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' -...
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188 - Dojo U 3.0 Tour Live! - (#PipersDojoTV - 027)

In this episode, we tour the all new Dojo U 3.0, live! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
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184 - 3 Secret Technical Elements of Perfect Bagpipe Strike Ins - (#PipersDojoTV - 023)

In this episode, we reveal 3 semi-secret techniques to protect against the dreaded early chanter in the bagpipe attack! Link to materials from the video: http://bit.ly/1N06GEL - Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter,...
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