From Other Shores, Volume 2(II)

[Klondike Waldo]

I second Steve’s recommendation.

[Klondike Waldo]

I have been playing tunes with high B, G#, F nat and Cnat for a few years now, having learned on Lowland pipes. It helps to have an older chanter and...

[Klondike Waldo]

I generally get easy or easy-medium, andI I will scrape, not just to make them easier, but to get some notes in tune.

[Klondike Waldo]

One other consideration: does your bagpipe “fit” you correctly? An awkward position, such as hunched shoulders, kinked neck or such can put...

[Klondike Waldo]

1.They were a common form of imitation ivory for a few decades. 2. They turned orange ( I call it “Pumpkin Spice”) with time and exposure...

[Klondike Waldo]

I would expect you could just play the 6/8 march in jig tempo,

[Klondike Waldo]

Usually, on most smallpipes,the bass and tenor are set to A. Unlike Highland or Border pipes, the bass is 1octave below low A rather than 2 and the...

[Klondike Waldo]

Will Woodson is also in Maine, just posted some pictures of a katalox and Moose antler set on Facebook.

[Klondike Waldo]

Bruce Childress, in Maine makes Uillean pipes....

[Klondike Waldo]

Have you checked out the LBPS website?
I believe Jon Swayne is still making Lowland Pipes. ( his Lowland pipes have GHB Style fingering and range,...

[Klondike Waldo]

The oddest request I ever got was for a funeral. A young lady called me from Florida-her grandmother had passed away while visiting there, but her funeral...

[Klondike Waldo]

I have played for funerals and other events as cold as 2°F. I use fingerless gloves under Heated Wristies, toe warmers inside my shoes, body warmers inside...

[Klondike Waldo]

My new collection of original tunes( and a few settings of traditional tunes) is now available to order online through www.thebookpatch.com. Select bookstore...

[Klondike Waldo]

How many pipe majors does the band have???...

[Klondike Waldo]

I came to bagpipes after 15 years of playing tuba, so I started off with solid breath support. That said, I would suggest playing tunes you know well...