Forum: Beer Tent
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-27-2020, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 322
Re: Moose Valve question
I experimented with a Moose valve in the end of my tube trap, downstream from a trap-dri. It worked fine except for the time the tube fell out of the blowpipe stock. Led to a rather busy tongue...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-17-2020, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 6,376
Re: "Phase locking" drones
Just for reference (and yes, it's an uilleann pipe bass drone reed, not highland) here's a link to slow motion video of a drone reed in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoOii_1zGuM
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Forum: Forum Related
10-15-2020, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,079
Re: like button
I read your post, thought, "Yes indeed!" and went to click the like button.
Thanks for the weird, recursive ride!
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-28-2020, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Re: Bugs Bunny cartoon
If you start the 2nd clip at :19 it sure sounds a lot like the first 2 bars of this-
The-Campbells-are-Coming
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-25-2020, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,235
Re: Idea for G1 band MSRs
I haven't thought about it enough to have a strong opinion but I do find it interesting that it seems to be a horrific idea for bands but no one bats an eye about the wisdom of using it for solos. ...
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-25-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Re: Bugs Bunny cartoon
Sounds like the first two bars of "The Campbells are Coming" in the second clip-after a bit of noodling.
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
07-02-2020, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,647
Re: Harmonic support for chanter notes
Bruce Hitchings has done quite extensive research and testing using spectrum analysis in the ongoing improvements of his Balance Tone reeds. I know harmonic production is paramount in his design...
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Forum: History, Tradition, Heritage
05-05-2020, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,993
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Forum: Teacher's Lounge
04-30-2020, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,316
Re: An experiment in notation
I've done something similar, keeping the standard 1/32 notes but replacing the note heads of what I call the "percussive" gracenotes (g & d in a C doubling for ex.) with x's rather than the usual...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
04-30-2020, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,463
Re: Bag fullness.
"The Blowing of the Pipe must be steady & uniform, & that with the longest Breath conveniently possible. The strength of the Breath ought to be such as could keep the Reeds in their full sound, quite...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
12-09-2019, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,725
Re: Replacement drone reed bridles?
You might try contacting Bruce at Highland Reeds. He's using a new, more user-friendly bridle these days and you may be able to order just the bridles.
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
09-05-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Re: Ebay custom Edenbourl bagpipes
I've had students come through over the years from other teachers who sold them a regular length McCallum plastic pc for, "Only $200." or apologized for only being able to afford pipes from Pakistan...
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-15-2019, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,607
Re: Head shakers
Years ago I was playing a wedding that also had a string quartet. After the 'soundcheck' we were talking and one of the violinists asked, "How did you get this gig?"
"The union." I said.
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-14-2019, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,769
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Forum: Beer Tent
08-09-2019, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,607
Re: head shakers
I was playing in my local pub and a young woman asked the bartender, "How long is that guy gonna be playing that flute?"
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
07-04-2019, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,835
Re: Hardie Infinity chanters
I took all the tape off for the photo and slid some printer paper up the bores so the holes would be as visible as possible. I did have to take a lot off that high G!
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
07-03-2019, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,835
Re: Hardie Infinity chanters
http://forums.bobdunsire.com/forums/<a href=https://flic.kr/p/2gqyJKe target=_blank>https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48192027347_c200c49ee8_k.jpgIMG_7768 (https://flic.kr/p/2gqyJKe) by Aaron Shaw...
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Forum: Beer Tent
04-07-2019, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,239
Re: Need opinions on a GHB first set
If you like McCallums then I'll throw my 2 cents in with this-
I think plastic pipes are a great 1st set and a great 2nd set.
They're a great 1st set because they're less expensive,...
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Forum: Music
03-25-2019, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,094
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Forum: Beer Tent
03-24-2019, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,553
Re: Busking on Pipes
Wicked Tinkers started out by busking in Santa Monica on the 3rd Street Promenade. There are street performers all over and it was often difficult to find a spot. We were sometimes shooed away by...
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Forum: Beer Tent
03-22-2019, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 849
How many bands/pipers in the USA?
I believe someone's already answered this question (as much as it can be) but I'm having no luck searching for the thread. Anyone? Bueller?
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Forum: Beer Tent
03-16-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,610
Re: Why does a piper play a gig like this?
I should also mention that my band was recruited to audition for a major US game show. Promo clips of us standing in line (which we never actually did) and playing "impromptu" bits with other...
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Forum: Beer Tent
03-16-2019, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,610
Re: Why does a piper play a gig like this?
Of course. Editors work wonders, "unscripted" moments are pre-planned, outcomes may be predetermined, all that and more. I've been involved several times in these shows but that doesn't change the...
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Forum: Beer Tent
03-16-2019, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,610
Re: Why does a piper play a gig like this?
This is an extremely on-going issue. Joseph MacDonald wrote about it in 1760. There are a number of issues-
1. I know several good players who aren't interested in playing gigs for a variety...
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