So you're a brand new pipe major...
Maybe the previous leader left unexpectedly. Maybe you've been working your way up the ranks for a while. Or mayb...
If you're diving into the world of pipe band competitions, you've probably come across the term RSPBA prescribed tunes or heard someone mention MAP tu...
Selecting the right tunes for your pipe band is a bit like planning a menu for a diverse dinner party. You’ve got some seasoned gourmets at the table ...
Here's the thing about piping that we all know – it's a lot to do all at once!
You’re coordinating breath, fingerwork, posture, pressure, memory, and...
Keeping your pipes in top form isn’t just about practice. It’s about care.
And one of the biggest questions pipers who play hide bags face?
"When sh...
Fallibilism is the simple but powerful idea that no belief or method is ever beyond question. In other words, we could be wrong—even when we’re sure w...
Learning to play the bagpipes isn’t easy.
So whether you're starting out as a kid or picking up the chanter later in life, having someone to guide yo...
Ever had your pipes sound perfect one day and all over the place the next?
It could be the weather messing with you. More specifically—humidity. It’s...
Thinking about starting a pipe band?
It's an exciting – and daunting – prospect.
Where do you even begin? There's a bit more to it than just grabbin...
Pipers are constantly told to “blow tone” or "blow steady".
But what if that well-meaning advice is actually leading you astray?
Yes, steadiness mat...
Ever wondered how the truly great players achieve such outstanding levels of skill and mastery?Â
Is it innate talent? Luck of the draw? Divinely bles...
 In a world full of gadgets, digital bagpipe tuners are everywhere.
They're in our pockets, on our phones, and clipped onto our pipes.
But do we rea...
