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Grips & Taorluaths [Vintage]

January 19, 2015
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In this session we take a look at two key low-hand technical movements; the grip and taorluath. We concentrate on technical quality and placement as we take a look at some examples.
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March of the Champions Supreme [Vintage]

January 19, 2015
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In this session we take a look at a melodic wee march - the March of the Champions Supreme. Its an excellent mix of rhythm and technique. Enjoy.
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ALAP/ASAP Study [Vintage]

April 16, 2014
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In this session we take a step back to remind ourselves of the main rhythmical building blocks of tunes before we delve into what ALAP/ASAP is and how we apply it.
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Special Evants - Idiom Exploration - Marches 1 [Vintage]

October 21, 2013
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In this introduction to the march idiom, we divide this expansive idiom into common time and compound time marches. We start with common time marches and first start to build with the four main rhythms we'll use. ALAP/ASAmP, fusion, syllables, are all discussed. Next up - the world of 4/4 marches!
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Technical Development - Pipe Band - Simple Marches [Vintage]

April 17, 2013
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In this session we take a look at simple marches and the common fundamentals that must exist to succeed with them. The key to playing anything well is in the approach. We go over Mairi's wedding and the March of the Champions Supreme with this approach. Take this back to your pipe band and spread the word!
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March of the Champions Supreme [Vintage]

January 27, 2013
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In this session we take a look at my favorite wee march of all time. March of the Champions Supreme is a regal, majestic tune with a strong melody line. A perfect medley intro, this tune is an excellent addition to ANY repertoire!
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