2/4 March - Australian Ladies

Robert Mathieson - Monotone Rhythm Exercises and Bagpipe Tonal Quality [Vintage]

November 3, 2014

Robert Mathieson

185

In this class, we talk about the importance of keeping a pure, un-interrupted rhythm, regardless of embellishments or other fingerwork challenges. Then, we get into the nuts and bolts of great bagpipe tone.

Intro Level Solo Tunes [Vintage]

January 16, 2014

Marc Dubois

Technique & Theory

In this session we take a look at a few intro 2/4 and 6/8 marches ideal for getting your feet wet in competition. Enjoy!

Australian Ladies - 2nd-4th Part [Vintage]

September 18, 2013

Andrew Douglas

Solo Piping

In this class, we systematically build the 2nd through 4th parts of this tune. What a great melody. Perfect for players that want to put together a tune that will really wow the judges!

ALAP/ASAP Study [Vintage]

September 17, 2013

Eric Ouellette

Technique & Theory

In this class, we continue last week's theme looking at The Australian Ladies as a tune example. There are some great points to talk about in this tune, and we look at a bunch of different rhythmic combinations in an effort to master the concept of ALAP/ASAP and incorporate it into our music making.

Australian Ladies [Vintage]

September 17, 2013

Marc Dubois

Technique & Theory

In this session we break apart the first 2 parts of Australian Ladies into their technical components. Bar by bar we take a look at each technical movement and break it down to both quality and placement. Fusion of the short note into technical movements is also covered. Enjoy!

Short Note Fusion in Australian Ladies [Vintage]

September 17, 2013

Andrew Douglas

Technique & Theory

The cut note in a dot-cut rhythm and the short steps of each and every embellishment are approached in the same way. Therefore, when a dot-cut rhythm butts up against an embellishment, we need to be sure to fuse them together - let's illustrate that in Australian Ladies.

Australian Ladies - Gracenote Explanation [Vintage]

September 16, 2013

Andrew Douglas

Solo Piping

In this class, we look at building this classic 2/4 march which, we soon discover, is FAR from easy! We then get into a discussion on how to objectively think about gracenotes and embellishments.

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