Forum: Technique & Instrument
12-30-2020, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 752
Re: Squeezing w/Shoulder & Back
I saw this somewhere, so the terminology isn’t mine. However, it is useful. (It may have been Julian Goodacre’s article of bagpipe bags).
Anyway, some people are huggers, and others are squeezers....
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Forum: Beer Tent
12-07-2020, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,263
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Forum: Beer Tent
12-07-2020, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 545
Re: Acoustics question
http://www.sounddeadsteel.com/what-is-a-decibel.html
This is a helpful write-up about how to talk about sound volumes, intensities, and power.
Jack
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Forum: Music
11-23-2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,962
Re: Help me understand Piobaireachd
Another thing I'll also add to the discussion thus far:
Piobaireachd, when played well, is attention-grabbing and attention-sustaining. One of the marks (usually) of a piobaireachd performance...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
11-18-2020, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 685
Re: Question on Hardies....
RG Hardie (Robert G.), Joe Henderson, and John Weatherstone opened Hardie bagpipes in the mid 20th century and were renowned for using premium quality wood.
They managed to compete against...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
11-18-2020, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 540
Re: Stupid Beginner Question: Chanters
The modern bagpipe practice chanter, at least according to Joshua Dickson in https://www.amazon.com/Highland-Bagpipe-Ashgate-Popular-Music/dp/0754666697 , derives from the widely growing reed. Just...
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Forum: Teacher's Lounge
11-17-2020, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,624
Re: Left handed student
In Northern Ireland, there is a small but noticeable number of really good players that play right-hand-on-top but bag under left arm.
It looks funny, and it's not the most ergonomic thing in the...
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Forum: Beginners, Intermediate, +
11-12-2020, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 625
Re: Breathing technique...
The primary bang-for-your-buck thing you should do is work on getting your joints airtight on your pipes. Starting with stock joints and then moving outward. But, specifically to the point about...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
11-12-2020, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 706
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-12-2020, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,735
Re: Polyester thread replacing hemp?
Here's my unsolicited two cents on the topic:
Bagpipes are a wet instrument because they are mouth blown. To prevent damage, you have to manage moisture. There are basically only two options, fight...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-30-2020, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,583
Re: Why are some better than others?
In my mind, there's the obvious genetic component. But I don't imagine it's a true like good genes mean good piper thing. I would hypothesize that it's more along the lines of predisposition.
I...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-02-2020, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,175
Re: Hemping Basics - Securing when done
To the first question about how to secure the final loose end of the hemp, the way the half hitch works is to use its own tension to hold the loose end on. So, do a twist to make a loop, making sure...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
09-10-2020, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Re: New MacLellan design
I'm sure a good bit of it had to do with man hours and wood waste. If you can squeeze more parts out of a log, and with less waste, go for it.
There's also something to be said for thinner wood-...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
09-10-2020, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 910
Re: Tape for drone reed tongues
I’d be cautious with nail polish and remover, because you're never sure what plastics the remover will eat away. Also, nail polish is a quick way to make a big mess.
It sounds to me like you're...
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Forum: Beer Tent
09-03-2020, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 468
Re: Wood safe bagpipe cleaning question
I wouldn't. That much water would be really tough on even the best wood.
What all do you have access to on the pipes? Inside of bag, inside of whatever, etc.
Do you have a local music store?...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
09-03-2020, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,050
Re: The use of Danish Oil in maintaining
I haven't used Rustin's oil for the exterior of my pipes, nor have I ever used anything like it. However, with using anything to restore/improve the lustre of the exterior of your instrument the...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
08-28-2020, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,640
Re: Soliciting input on drone sounds
Definitely prefer the sound of recording number two. I think with the tenors being a little less high-end-dense, it gives the bass some room to breathe and live.
Not a bad sound in these two,...
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Forum: Beginners, Intermediate, +
08-28-2020, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 914
Re: Identify Pipes
I’d give Ian Murray’s Pipes a look to see whether that’s them or not.
Jack
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
08-18-2020, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 780
Re: Technique vs. Speed
This is oddball advice, but hear me out.
You have to play both really slowly and too fast. Slow playing allows you to really gone and refine the technical side of the playing.
Then, play it...
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Forum: Beer Tent
07-31-2020, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 813
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
07-17-2020, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
Re: Harmonic support for chanter notes
I think I may need to clarify a little bit about what I was talking about. When I refer to things sounding wild/reined in, it’s less to do with the tonal quality and more to do with the volume of the...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
07-16-2020, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 6,299
Re: "Phase locking" drones
Hi Jon, Jack W. here (you and I electronically met on Facebook the other day over this).
I’ve had another question come up. In what way does the locking behavior change when the reed make changes?...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
07-09-2020, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
Re: Harmonic support for chanter notes
I can echo much of what Patrick noted earlier but from a more anecdotal standpoint.
I own and play two very different sets of pipes. My primary set is a set of 2013 Inveran pipes, and my secondary...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
03-04-2020, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 683
Re: Vintage Henderson ID Help
Looks to me like the main difference is one set's cleaner in terms of ivory. The bushings look pretty much the same to me otherwise.
Jack
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
03-01-2020, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 86
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