Piping 101

Piping 101 - Doubling Gracenote Size and Sync [Vintage]

July 8, 2014

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In this class we discuss doubling execution from the standpoint of grace note size and sync, and how some of the common "bad sounding" doublings can be traced back to either of these more fundamental problems. We discuss the proper size of grace notes as a review, and walk through how to incorporate them into a consistently executed and musical doubling movement.

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Piping 101 - Taorluath/Crunluath Development with Earl of Seaforth [Vintage]

July 6, 2014

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Beginner

In this class we use the Earl of Seaforth's Salute as an example for development of musical taorluath and crunluath movements and to learn how to incorporate them musically into actual piobaireachd variations.

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Eric Ouellette - Piping 101 - Old Rustic Bridge [Vintage]

June 20, 2014

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Beginner

In this class we go over The Old Rustic Bridge, a great 4/4 march that will add to your own personal repertoire, or would be great for a lower grade competition band set.

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Piping 101 - Highland Brigade at Magersfontain [Vintage]

June 11, 2014

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In this class we cover one brilliant John MacLellan of Dunoon retreat march, the Highland Brigade at Magersfontain!

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Piping 101 - Transitioning to the Pipes [Vintage]

June 4, 2014

Eric Ouellette

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In this class we talk through everything involving transitioning to the pipes. This ranges from pre-requisites- where you should be in your piping before moving to the pipes- to what to look for when getting in the market for a set of pipes, to where to start once you're ready to get going on them.

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Piping 101 - Identifying and Correcting Crossing Noises [Vintage]

May 29, 2014

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In this class, we look at a review of the three major types of crossing noises, and then go on the work through diagnosing and eliminating them from our playing.

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Piping 101 - Choosing Appropriate Competition tunes for beginners [Vintage]

May 22, 2014

Eric Ouellette

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Beginner

In this class, we discuss again some tactics for choosing the right tune for you! Less focused on how to bring tunes together in a set than the MSR class, this session focuses on identifying personal weaknesses, and choosing tunes that give you exposure to them in context for fundamental development. Likewise, we also talk about identifying your strengths, so you can be sure that your next competition tune will also contain plenty of elements that you already excel at, creating a balance of challenges and strengths.

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Piping 101 - Tachums and D Throws [Vintage]

May 8, 2014

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In this class, we work on building our tachum and D throw movements from the ground up, so that when we transition them into the context of a tune, they'll be silky smooth.

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Piping 101 - Highland Cathedral [Vintage]

May 1, 2014

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In this class we cover Highland Cathedral, a classic that any wedding or other gigging piper should know!

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