Forum: Beer Tent
11-21-2019, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,575
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Forum: Beer Tent
09-11-2019, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 677
Re: Celtic Arts Winter School
I went for the first time last year and it exceeded expectations.
It is very well run. Class sizes are good, not too big with enough folk to make it fun, and intimate enough for plenty of...
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-12-2019, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Re: To pinch or not to pinch.....
Great stuff!!
thanks all for the advice. "nothing wrong wi a wee squeeze":)
I'm confident that I won't have to do any shaving, but will persist with a squeeze or two and blowing in a bit...
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-10-2019, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-10-2019, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Re: To pinch or not to pinch.....
My new reed is a Lee & Sons, my old reeds are Husk. They are both ridge cut. I have never tested the actual blowing pressure where I'm comfortable but play what are marketed as Easy/medium reeds. I...
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-10-2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
To pinch or not to pinch.....
Hey,
I just recently changed my chanter reed from one that was obviously a little to weak to one that is a little harder than normal. I am trying to break it in relatively quickly. I use a...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
07-10-2019, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 65
FS: Shepherd Orchestral Chanter - $100
Hey,
Bought in September 2016 & played for about 3 months. Been sitting ever since. No carving, tape or modifications.
I bought it directly from RT Shepherd for $122 plus shipping. Looking to...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
07-08-2019, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 60
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Forum: Music
06-20-2019, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,897
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Forum: Music
05-08-2019, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Music
04-04-2019, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 324
Tune names question
Hey all,
I was lucky enough to be at this recital in January (link below to FB video) but never had the chance to ask Angus the names of a couple of the tunes he played. I'm wondering if anyone...
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Forum: Music
04-03-2019, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,291
Re: Which book(s) would it be?
I really enjoy the Donald Macleod books, Caber feidh Collection and the new(ish) Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders books among many others - but I'd say those are the ones I go to first for new tunes,...
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Forum: Beer Tent
03-19-2019, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,418
Re: Piping Books
Hey,
good thread. thanks!
Just read - A Piper's tale by Fergus Muirhead
Have Dance to the Piper by Barry Shears in my "next to read" pile.
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Forum: Music
03-13-2019, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 706
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Forum: Music
02-18-2019, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 747
Re: Grey's Anatomy Solo Piper Tune?
I didn't see the show, but do know that it was LA Scots that were playing. Maybe contact them through social media or email would be the most direct (and accurate) route.
G
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
02-13-2019, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 50
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Forum: Beer Tent
02-12-2019, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Re: Another Odd Duck Music Question...
#Metoo
I think of it as a way of practicing. Going over tunes in the heid, even when not necessarily welcome, keeps me working on new additions to my repertoir and keeping old tunes fresh.
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Forum: Music
01-22-2019, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,432
Re: Tunes for Scottish Country Dancing
Nothing like a couple of sprightly 2/4 Marches for a Canadian Barn Dance. Donald maclean's Farewell to Oban & Carradale Bay work. Previous suggestions are all pretty good too.
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Forum: Music
01-02-2019, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,170
Re: MacGregor of Rora
From The Caber Feidh Collection (QOH's)
"Macgregor of Rora
The tune comes from an old song of protest at the persecution of the MacGregors and in praise of their unflinching endurance in...
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Forum: Beer Tent
12-14-2018, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,638
Re: A real bitey blower
Thanks all for the suggestions and comments. Just to thicken the plot....
So. I've been doing a bit of self-analysis: I keep the mouthpiece on the side of my mouth and "grip" with my teeth when...
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Forum: Music Groups
12-14-2018, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,370
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Forum: Beer Tent
12-12-2018, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,638
A real bitey blower
Hey all,
along with being what some might call a "wet blower", I am also a "bitey blower" in that I have a tendency to bite on the blowstick. This results in me going through the rubber...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
12-11-2018, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,423
Re: Comparing smallpipes
If you are looking at a "practice" instrument, there is a new product out called the twist trap practice pipe. Haven't tried it, but it may be worth a look.
If you are looking for a...
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Forum: Music
12-06-2018, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 561
Re: Johnstone Pipe Band
Maybe Howie's?
Taken from BBC Pipeline website
Artist: Johnstone pipe band
Title: Skye, The Mallaig Ferry, The Fourth Floor, Mi le m’ Uileann air Mo Ghlùn, The Fiddler’s Joy, The Top...
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Forum: Music
12-03-2018, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 509
Boys of balivanich
Anyone got any info on this tune? I know it's written for the town on Benbecula but that's it.
Played by Gordon Duncan, Wolfstone, Pipedown among others.
Doesn't show up (under any...
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