Rodins - Dojo University

Bruce Gandy - Embellishments with Bruce [Vintage]

October 8, 2015

Bruce Gandy

115

In this session, Bruce takes us through his ideas of embellishments. Where do they go? How are they played? Why does he prefer the term embellishments to technique? All answered here. Enjoy!

Technically Speaking [Vintage]

June 9, 2015

Marc Dubois

Technique & Theory

In this session we talk about technique and it's very building blocks - syllables. Each technical piece has a syllable pattern that needs to match each other. Finally we talk about fusion of the short note into technical phrases. At the same time stressing both placement and clarity of the movement.

Weddings - Mairi's & Murdo's Wedding - Highland Cathedral [Vintage]

November 10, 2014

Marc Dubois

192

X-Pand Your Repertoire

In this session we follow up on a logistical wedding class to the corresponding repertoire class. Tonight we go over Mairi's Wedding, Murdo's Wedding, and Highland Cathedral. Enjoy!

Hills of Perth - Parts 1 and 2 [Vintage]

July 14, 2014

Andrew Douglas

136

Solo Piping

In this class, we look at the first 2 parts of this classic beginner/intermediate 2/4 march. This march is perfect for an entry level 2/4 march competitive tune!

Bubblies, Edres, Dares, and Rodins [Vintage]

November 26, 2013

Marc Dubois

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In this session we take a look at 4 of our less used technical movements - the bubbly, edre, dare, and rodin. Each broken apart in syllables and slowly explained while looking at music they are contained in. Enjoy!

Castle Dangerous - D Throws - Tune Learning Strategies [Vintage]

October 9, 2013

Andrew Douglas

128

Classics

In this class, we learn the tune Castle Dangerous by first breaking it down into its simplest form. Then, we add in the key embellishments. Lastly, we add in some of the final embellishments to make the tune in its true form!

Thief of Lochaber [Vintage]

January 20, 2013

Marc Dubois

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In this session we take a look at the 4 parted jig the Thief of Lochaber. A fun jig with some unique gracing that's relatively easy to memorize and a hit in any pipers repertoire. Enjoy!

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