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372 - Tuning Is An Algorithm (Episode 42)
Feel like you're flying blind when you tune your pipes? We have so many variables to manage while we're listening to our tuning β and chances are, especially if you're just starting out, you're not entirely sure what...
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371 - Are Your Pipes In Tune? Who Cares?! (Dojo Conversations Episode 41)
Is your tenor drone sharp? Is your C flat compared to your drones? Are your drones flat or sharp compared to your low A?
Who cares?!
This week, Andrew and Jim discuss the "who cares" model of bagpipe tuning β...
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370 - Should You Throw Away Your Digital Tuner? (Dojo Conversations Episode 40)
For better or worse, digital tuners are widely used in the piping world. They're easier than ever to access, with many smartphone apps now available. And they're a useful reference tool that can show you what pitch...
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369 - Are Some Practice Chanters Better Than Others? (Dojo Conversations Episode 39)
It's the instrument we all started on, and a very different one to the full pipes... but for something that's mostly used for practice, does it actually matter if your practice chanter is blackwood or polypenco...
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368 β Do You Know Where The Beat Goes?(Dojo Conversations Episode 38)
While rushing and lack of control are huge problems for beginners and intermediates, if we roll it back a step further β do you actually know where the beat is supposed to go in the first place?
Bagpipe music isn't...
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367 - How Do You Fix a Progress Plateau? (Dojo Conversations Episode 37)
Have you ever hit a wall in your piping? It could be because your foundations need fixing... This week, Andrew and Jim look at the root causes of player stagnation, which usually aren't fixed by doing more reps, or...
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366 β Surprising Salival Secrets: Is "Wet Blowing" a Myth?(Dojo Conversations Ep 36)
Are you a "wet blower"? Many pipers seem to inexplicably have a bagpipe that accumulates WAY more moisture than their bandmates... but before you get too attached to that as part of your piping identity, you might...
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365 - Band vs Solo Chanters: What's the Difference? (Dojo Conversations Ep 35)
Is there a difference between band and solo chanters? Does it matter if you choose an African blackwood or a polypenco (plastic) chanter? And does the hole size of a chanter make any real difference to the sound?...
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364 β Why won't my bagpipes EVER stay in tune?! (Dojo Conversations Ep 34)
Ever heard of the pitchβtime continuum? If you haven't, that's not surprising, because Andrew made it up... but it's a great way to visualize what happens inside your pipes as you play, what effect heat and moisture...
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363 - How To Plan The Perfect Practice Session (Dojo Conversations Episode 33)
How do you plan the perfect practice session? Should you practice more on the practice chanter or the full pipes? And would the formula change depending on whether you're a complete beginner or have been playing for a...
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362 - Your Ultimate Bagpipe Shopping List (Dojo Conversations Episode 32)
Is there a better feeling in the world than buying new stuff for your piping obsession? So what should every piper be adding to that list? Should you stick to the maintenance essentials? Stock up on the latest gadgets...
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361 - Enjoy the CALM Before Winter Storm(Dojo Conversations Episode 31)
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Dojo University is the largest and longest running online bagpiping and drumming school, but sometimes it's fun to meet up IRL (in real life) too...
This week, Andrew and Jim...
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