@piper102206 Well, my own belief is that, if you're motivated to learn, you will. Is piobaireachd difficult?? Not necessarily. First off, try find a tutor. Second off, try to introduce yourself to some of the movements not usually found in light music and start practising them. Thirdly, choose a smaller piob. to start. Most piobs are 8 mins plus so stamina and a good, airtight bagpipe are a must.
@piper102206 HOWEVER, the work you put into the piobs. will DEFINITELY improve your light music, your finger accuracy and your blowing so, all in all, it's a win-win situation. All of the best!!
@didaho You're right, of course. I can't say I like ALL the Ceol Mor BUT they're all great tunes in their own right. Either people hate them cause they cant PLAY them (too difficult, too long, High G etc.) or a lot of snobbery ("Well, my teacher didn't like it so I'm not going to like it!" Strange bunch, we pipers!! Merry Christmas!!!Ho, ho, ho!!
@DoffDave Bless Thee and Thine this Yule-mas ! Aye, but, the Pipes are art. If you hear the pipes, it is by reason for one of the 3 F's : Fighting, fucking, or funerals. None of this silly C# or Bf stuff! I agree wholeheartedly!
I like your timing on the third variation. Very nice. You're right. I've played this tune ONCE in its entirity because it's so bloody long.
Also, I liked the 4th variation's timing, sounded like it was going to be rigid, but you threw it around a bit. Keeps em guessing, or prevents people from finding an even rhythm..
I don't like the way you play the melodic line of the ground. I considere some of the notes are not properly balanced in time according on what the melody demands to be played. I love your doubling on F but the taorluath comes always very fast. You should wait on the preceding note before the taorluath to give more emphasys to the end of the phrase. The chanter sound crisp and clear and the drones are very nice. That Nail's are a jewell.
The rest of the tune is standard pibroch. Of course this is my interpretation and dont let anyone tell you that your wrong with yours. Check out Donald McKays tutor Cds if you can for a fantastic interpretation of this brilliant tune, Keep up tyhe good work
This sounds quite good. I was taught to replace the double f high g gracenotes with chideres ,the rational was that it sounds more like a birds song. Also I interperit this tune as a story. The ground is there to do a few bird sounds, 1st var to set pre battle tension with 2nd var the actual battle ,which I play at a quick pace almost likjig....really aggressive. 3rd Var is injured birds with brocken wings and the one after represents the victorious birds flying in the air.
Hey Dave! You are certainly fantastic! Do you know the "Stewart's White Banner" or "The Gathering of the Stewarts" Never heard them, heard they are supposed to be lovely....post them if you can!
Ach, always by ear, Edmund unless in a band - it's easier to use a tuner. It is a useful talent to have which I see as becoming lost as we become more dependent on tuners. There's no way to use a tuner by yourself at the games....cheers, Dave
In that second variation,it tends to speed up,and slow down a wee bit,but you make my playing of this seem like,well,crap.What grade level do you play?
You are right - my tempos are not 100%, sorry!! Comes with concentrating too much and not "Feeling" the tune!!! Play OPEN with EUSPBA....need LOTS of improvement, especially in ceol mor!!
Beautiful sound. I was taught a little different phrasing, very interesting and musical. Personally i find the tune a little boring and repetitive (nothing on you of course!) My favorite is lament for the children. Thanks for posting!
As as I said in my other post: thank you. My father was a Scottish piper and this was played at the end of his internment in the north west coast of Scotland just last month.
Hey, Thomas. Thanks for comments. No instructor at present. I have been playing since 1970's and have had lessons at College of Piping Glasgow, Balmoral School USA and in South Africa where I first started playing at school in Johannesburg. Still blowing after all these years!!
You're welcome. For all of the "bad stuff" on You Tube, there is a hell of a lot of inspirational stuff too!!(Not that I consider myself inspirational) Take care, Dave
is that a blackwood mccallum chanter or plastic
kurt1698 2 weeks ago
I'm getting interested in piobaireachd, how hard is it to learn?
piper102206 1 month ago
@piper102206 Well, my own belief is that, if you're motivated to learn, you will. Is piobaireachd difficult?? Not necessarily. First off, try find a tutor. Second off, try to introduce yourself to some of the movements not usually found in light music and start practising them. Thirdly, choose a smaller piob. to start. Most piobs are 8 mins plus so stamina and a good, airtight bagpipe are a must.
DoffDave 1 month ago
@piper102206 HOWEVER, the work you put into the piobs. will DEFINITELY improve your light music, your finger accuracy and your blowing so, all in all, it's a win-win situation. All of the best!!
DoffDave 1 month ago
@DoffDave Thank you!
piper102206 1 month ago
@piper102206 Where are you in Canada?? LOTS of folk available to help you if you're not too out of the way!!
DoffDave 1 month ago
Screw all that refute: This one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever conceived!!
didaho 2 months ago
@didaho You're right, of course. I can't say I like ALL the Ceol Mor BUT they're all great tunes in their own right. Either people hate them cause they cant PLAY them (too difficult, too long, High G etc.) or a lot of snobbery ("Well, my teacher didn't like it so I'm not going to like it!" Strange bunch, we pipers!! Merry Christmas!!!Ho, ho, ho!!
DoffDave 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@DoffDave Bless Thee and Thine this Yule-mas ! Aye, but, the Pipes are art. If you hear the pipes, it is by reason for one of the 3 F's : Fighting, fucking, or funerals. None of this silly C# or Bf stuff! I agree wholeheartedly!
didaho 2 months ago
I like your timing on the third variation. Very nice. You're right. I've played this tune ONCE in its entirity because it's so bloody long.
Also, I liked the 4th variation's timing, sounded like it was going to be rigid, but you threw it around a bit. Keeps em guessing, or prevents people from finding an even rhythm..
lachiemckenzie 1 year ago
I don't like the way you play the melodic line of the ground. I considere some of the notes are not properly balanced in time according on what the melody demands to be played. I love your doubling on F but the taorluath comes always very fast. You should wait on the preceding note before the taorluath to give more emphasys to the end of the phrase. The chanter sound crisp and clear and the drones are very nice. That Nail's are a jewell.
Cheers
macsalvi 1 year ago
Hi Dave
Nicely played, 3 part should be played a little rounder, see the video i posted down below.
Ross
rosscortb 1 year ago
Very good.
Especially on a St Pattys day.
God, I love those pipes.
God bless the 69th
markliusii 1 year ago
Nice! I'm playing this as my piobaireachd this year! Sounds awesome. What are you playing for 2010?
ondangerousground 2 years ago
Tuning your Pipe by ear is simple, dont rely on a tuner just listen to your Pipe it tells you just listen.
Bigirishcunt 2 years ago
The rest of the tune is standard pibroch. Of course this is my interpretation and dont let anyone tell you that your wrong with yours. Check out Donald McKays tutor Cds if you can for a fantastic interpretation of this brilliant tune, Keep up tyhe good work
iainjmor 2 years ago
This sounds quite good. I was taught to replace the double f high g gracenotes with chideres ,the rational was that it sounds more like a birds song. Also I interperit this tune as a story. The ground is there to do a few bird sounds, 1st var to set pre battle tension with 2nd var the actual battle ,which I play at a quick pace almost likjig....really aggressive. 3rd Var is injured birds with brocken wings and the one after represents the victorious birds flying in the air.
iainjmor 2 years ago
Pipes sound lovely. Naill pipes are my favorite. Such strong harmonics coming off the tenors. Perfeclty steady drones throughout.
SirJ1314 2 years ago
Thought the 3rd variation could be played rounder than it was, but man your pipes are singing, sounds great. You made a subscriber of me.
pmbear 2 years ago
Nicely tuned set of toots. Is the chanter the Mc2 ?
IC2720 2 years ago
Hey Dave! You are certainly fantastic! Do you know the "Stewart's White Banner" or "The Gathering of the Stewarts" Never heard them, heard they are supposed to be lovely....post them if you can!
Sincerely,
Kelly Stewart, (a curious kiltmaker in PA......)
kelster7 2 years ago
Hey dave do you tune your pipes by ear or tuner? Still love your playing. Best to music . edmund
edmundmb 2 years ago
Ach, always by ear, Edmund unless in a band - it's easier to use a tuner. It is a useful talent to have which I see as becoming lost as we become more dependent on tuners. There's no way to use a tuner by yourself at the games....cheers, Dave
DoffDave 2 years ago
In that second variation,it tends to speed up,and slow down a wee bit,but you make my playing of this seem like,well,crap.What grade level do you play?
torontocolorado 2 years ago
You are right - my tempos are not 100%, sorry!! Comes with concentrating too much and not "Feeling" the tune!!! Play OPEN with EUSPBA....need LOTS of improvement, especially in ceol mor!!
DoffDave 2 years ago
well,It was a very well played tune,I wouldnt say lots of improvment,I would just say keep a steady tempo the whole way through
torontocolorado 2 years ago
All of your videos are great.
askmrlizard 2 years ago
Beautiful sound. I was taught a little different phrasing, very interesting and musical. Personally i find the tune a little boring and repetitive (nothing on you of course!) My favorite is lament for the children. Thanks for posting!
frisbeehousepiper 2 years ago
this is my favorite one man and u play beautifuly your pipes sound amazing
oyeah96 2 years ago
One of my absolute favorites piobaireachds. Very nice.
TyrrellCD 2 years ago
Great Playing Dave. What type of engraving pattern do you have on your DN6 bagpipes?
AtvRider975 3 years ago
Very nicely played. Your sound is absolutely gorgeous. Nice crisp notes, and I am in love with the high a ;)
Keep up the good work my fellow piper.
PiobMhor 3 years ago
As as I said in my other post: thank you. My father was a Scottish piper and this was played at the end of his internment in the north west coast of Scotland just last month.
ethelberta1963 3 years ago
Hi There, you do not sound like a beginner. Since how long are you playing? Who has been your instructor. Nice "Deperate Battle of the Birds".
Thomasxx2 3 years ago
Hey, Thomas. Thanks for comments. No instructor at present. I have been playing since 1970's and have had lessons at College of Piping Glasgow, Balmoral School USA and in South Africa where I first started playing at school in Johannesburg. Still blowing after all these years!!
DoffDave 3 years ago
Beautiful tune played beautifully. Ahh finally I rememebered the reason why I like YouTube.
Ballisticmonkey3 3 years ago 2
You're welcome. For all of the "bad stuff" on You Tube, there is a hell of a lot of inspirational stuff too!!(Not that I consider myself inspirational) Take care, Dave
DoffDave 3 years ago
Ha! This is the one I am learning!!!
Thanks for posting!!!!!
(So that's what it is supposed to sound like)
moonknight9 3 years ago