Forum: Piobaireachd
01-20-2021, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 216
Re: Easy introductions to Piobaireachd?
Search Barnaby Brown on YouTube for different resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D16Ezmli-FM
The altpibroch web site has a page with Gaelic pronunciation as well as loads of other...
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Forum: History, Tradition, Heritage
01-06-2021, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 702
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
01-04-2021, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 630
Re: Nigel Richard R.I.P
The importance of Nigel's work in pioneering modern Border pipe design and manufacture cannot be understated. He was kind, modest and never put himself above others. He was genuinely devoted to the...
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Forum: Beer Tent
12-28-2020, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 889
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Forum: Piobaireachd
12-27-2020, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 468
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Forum: Beer Tent
12-14-2020, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,496
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Forum: Music
12-04-2020, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,994
Re: Help me understand Piobaireachd
Go to the sources:
https://www.piobaireachd.co.uk/what-is-piobaireachd
https://www.altpibroch.com
https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/allanmacdonald/
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Forum: Piobaireachd
11-29-2020, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 1
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Piobaireachd Society concert on line
The online Piobaireachd Society concert just concluded, and it was a great show. The performances were are all superb, played on fantastic bagpipes. I don't know if it will be available for...
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-10-2020, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,653
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-09-2020, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,653
Re: Gordon Walker
We can always count you, Adam, to tell us what's what.
Someone does. There's always a good reason for it, and it's appreciated.
If that isn't clear by now it never will be. Just...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
11-09-2020, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,984
Re: 1950's Robertsons
VERY interesting. I had no idea which was which, but the second recording sounded like the sort of tone I'm looking for. All three samples are very pleasing, but I just prefer number 2. It's...
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-09-2020, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,653
Re: Gordon Walker
It seems a feature of Dunsire that some moderators, who have the power to block people and close threads, prefer to comment on the waywardness of some people and threads rather than quietly take...
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Forum: Piobaireachd
11-06-2020, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 846
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
11-03-2020, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Re: Baritone, ugh!
A baritone, or alto, should be so well integrated with the other drones that you almost don't hear it. It should really only enhance the harmonics and not stick out. You should also be able to tune...
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Forum: History, Tradition, Heritage
11-03-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 651
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-02-2020, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,496
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Forum: History, Tradition, Heritage
11-02-2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 651
Pipe Major Evan MacRae's memoir?
Did PM Evan MacRae's memoir, tentatively entitled OVER THE CHINDWIN TO LOCHABER, ever make it into print. Google revealed nothing.
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Forum: Competition Results
11-02-2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,558
Re: Glenfiddich Piping Championship 2020
It would be impolite to hijack the thread further, but with regard to the seminal work of Kilberry those interested in recent research would do well to read William Donaldson's books on the subject,...
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Forum: Competition Results
11-01-2020, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,558
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Forum: Competition Results
10-31-2020, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,558
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Forum: Music
10-30-2020, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 541
Re: Name that nameless tune
The first tune is "George Johnston" by James Barrie of Vancouver Island. Is that the tune you were curious about? It's in A LIFETIME OF COMPOSITIONS, a collection of tunes made by James and his...
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Forum: Beer Tent
10-29-2020, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,240
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-29-2020, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 530
Re: Willie McCallum Custom bag vs. Gandy Bag
Another thing to consider is that Willie is a bit larger than Bruce. How much does each individual's size factor into the design?
After being a little frustrated with how much seasoning the...
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Forum: Adult Pipers
10-28-2020, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,559
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-28-2020, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 530
Re: Willie McCallum Custom bag vs. Gandy Bag
Aren't they significantly different in shape and material? Correct me if I'm wrong (I have only played the Willie bag). Isn't the Gandy bag only available as a swan neck sheepskin? The Willie bag...
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