Bagpipes Blackwood

Tachums ... my nemesis!!!
What else can I say?
Does anyone know if I can use Amazing Grace and Scots Wha Hae combined for Grade IV competition slow aire? My highland Cathedral is weak.

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[rufusband]

I loved it !! But, you should no longer perform Amazing Grace in a garage. You should perform this on a hill or mountain top so as many can hear !!!

This hymn and bag pipes were meant to go together !!!

[J2OLDS]

Thanks !!!

[bagpiper2005]

Dang. You've gotten A LOT better over the past few months!!!

Keep working at it. You'll get it.

PS I'm loving my MacLellans. I'll send you a sound file by message when I'm done leaving you a comment.

[J2OLDS]

Wow Thanks!! I've been struggling, and even quit playing some tunes, so that I could relearn them.

[rufusband]

I loved it !!! Do one thing - never play Amazing Grace in a garage - you should be on a hill or mountain top where this can be heard by many !!!

You will inspire !!!

[J2OLDS]

This particular chanter I've learned likes the traditional style reeds like the Shepherd and the McCann, when I use a ridge cut reed the "E" note gets fussy, and "F" sounds funny.

[bagpiper2005]

Sometimes that's what you have to do.

I've had to do that many a time over my playing career. Of course, I was an impatient 10-year-old when I started playing, moved onto the pipes too soon, didn't have my timing/embellishments down like I should have. A few years later I un-learned everything and re-learned it. I've still got some really bad habits that I'm trying to un-learn.

Oh well. I always get positive comments when doing weddings and funerals so I must not be too bad!

[weepiobair]

Judging by the overall sound of the chanter I wouldnt of thought even a high quality reed such as a Warnock or even a Shepard could make a difference. I could be wrong though. But that would certainly be the cheaper option by changing the reed.

Horror stories? The length of time you can stay focused? I dont think so.

Its all about mindset. You go in pleasing yourself, nobody else and youll do well.

[J2OLDS]

I appreciate the compliments.

BTW in this Vid I'm using a very easy Caldwell reed which I blew out warming up for comp. It was letting me know it was on it's way out anyway. I upgraded to an Abedour medium reed which "woke" up the chanter... er um after the comp.

I haven't had a chance to watch an open comp. so I'll have to see what it's like before I jump into that, too many horror stories.

I need three or four grade IV comps under my belt before I do anything else absolutely.