Calibration is the art of setting up your reeds to take the perfect, most efficient amount of air so that they work together to produce a stable sound.

When your pipes are airtight, you’re well on your way to a bagpipe that’s easy to play. But have you ever experienced this literal sinking feeling? You blow

If you want to be a better bagpiper, recording your playing on a regular basis is a ‘must’. It radically benefits many of your musical fundamentals, habits, and

Birls – rapid pinky passes over low G – are embellishments that you’ll have to learn to play in a band or as a soloist. Although they can

Chances are, if you’ve been playing bagpipes for a while, you’ve definitely licked a reed or two in your life. It can be tempting to want to do

When you were first taught to play, I’m guessing one of the first things you learned was the “right” way to hold a chanter. Yet, if you examine

Grace notes – those tiny, short notes that give bagpipe music decoration and dynamics – are often overlooked by beginner and intermediate pipers as ‘not that important’. So

Do you ever find yourself struggling so much with a hard reed that you feel your throat close? The feeling is similar to when you accidentally sneeze when

When you prepare for solo competition, usually one question is on your mind: what will the judge be listening for? Will they be able to tell if you

Pipers at all levels can find pesky crossing noises creeping into our playing. Do you know the different kinds, how to eliminate them, and what causes them? The