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for improvement, and demonstrations played on the practice chanter.
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The Munros' Salute - Piobaireachd
A reasonably short piobaireachd that consists of a ground and three variations. A great tune to learn as your first piobaireachd. Composed by Iain Dall MacKay (1656-1754) who was piper to MacKenzie of Gareloch and a student of Patrick Og MacCrimmon.
Jori Chisholm says: A fantastic Piobaireachd that is well-known but rarely heard. A great tune for the beginning Piobaireachd player and the Grade 5, 4, 5, or 2 level competitor.
If you are looking for your first Piobaireachd, this is perfect!
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Download the complete set of all SEVENTY tunes for the biggest savings!
The 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar, Afternoon at the Green Monster, Amazing Grace, America Set - Part 1, America Set - Part 2, Auld Lang Syne, Banjo Breakdown, The Barren Rocks of Aden, The Battle of the Somme, The Black Bear, Bloody Fields of Flanders, Blue Bells of Scotland, Bonnie Dundee, Brown Haired Maiden, Cabar Feidh, Captain Colin Campbell, Castle Dangerous, Colin's Cattle, Corkhill, Crossing the Minch, Cutting Bracken, Danny Boy, Dark Island, The Dawning of the Day, Donald Willie and His Dog, Don't Stop Rockin', Dornie Ferry, Dovecote Park, Dream Valley of Glendaruel, Drops of Brandy, Flowers of the Forest, Flower of Scotland, Garry Owen, Glasgow City Police Pipers, Going Home, Green Hills of Tyrol, The Hawk, High Road to Gareloch, Highland Brigade at Magersfontein, Highland Cathedral, Highland Laddie, Jimmy Blue, Katrina's Call, King George V's Army, Mairi's Wedding, Major John MacLennan, Meeting of the Waters, The Merry Wedding Hornpipe, The Minstrel Boy, Miss Delicia Chisholm, Mist Covered Mountains, Moonshine, Muir of Ord, My Own Fireside, Old Wife of the Milldust, Orange and Blue, Paddy's Leather Breeches, Piper of Drummond, Prince Charles' Welcome to Lochaber, The Roses of Prince Charlie, The Rowan Tree, St. Patrick's Day, Sandy Duff, Scotland the Brave, Scots Wha Hae, Skye Boat Song, Swagger, Tommy MacDonald of Barguillean, When the Battle's O'er, and Wings.
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The 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar - 2/4 March
A classic 2/4 competition march that should be in every piper's repertoire. |
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Afternoon at the Green Monster - Hornpipe
This dazzling, contemporary hornpipe was the winner of a tune
composition contest. Written by teenage piping champion Micah Babinski,
it is guaranteed to impress pipers and non-pipers alike! |
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Amazing Grace - Slow Air
Originally composed as a hymn in 1772 and arranged later for the Great
Highland Bagpipe. It has become one of the most often requested pipe
tunes! |
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All America Set (Part 1)
A set of three American folk tunes: America the Beautiful, Old
Susannah, and Old Folks at Home (Swanee River). Arranged for the
bagpipes, these tunes will add some variety to your repertoire! |
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All America Set (Part 2)
A set of three more American folk tunes: Camptown Races, The Marine
Corps Hymn, and Yankee Doodle. These well-known tunes will be a big hit
with any audience! |
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Auld Lang Syne - Slow Air *NEW*
This well known Scottish song is sung on New Year's Eve to bring in the New Year. Make a resolution to learn it on the pipes and you'll be the life of the party! |
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The Banjo Breakdown - Jig *NEW*
The Banjo Breakdown is one of the most popular and well recognized jigs. It has an exciting upbeat melody. It's a great tune for pipers of every ability level. |
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The Barren Rocks of Aden - 2/4 March *NEW*
A classic two-parted 2/4 March commonly played by the massed pipes and drums. |
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The Battle of the Somme - 9/8 March *NEW*
One of the most well-known 9/8 Marches. A classic that is often heard as a tune for Highland dancers whilst dancing "The Lilt". |
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The Black Bear - 2/4 March *NEW*
The Black Bear is a classic regimental 2/4 March. It is closely associated with the Scottish military pipe band tradition. |
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The Bloody Fields of Flanders - 3/4 March
One of the greatest 3/4 Marches ever written. Composed by John
MacLellan of Dunoon to commemorate one of the biggest battles of World
War I. |
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The Blue Bells of Scotland - 4/4 March
A simple yet majestic traditional-style 4/4 march composed by American Arthur Pryor in 1899. |
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Bonnie Dundee - 6/8 March *NEW*
One of the most famous 6/8 Marches. Bonnie Dundee was a a Scottish soldier who who died fighting for the Jacobite cause at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. |
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The Brown Haired Maiden - 2/4 March *NEW*
One of the most popular two-parted 2/4 Marches ever written. New to playing 2/4 Marches? This tune is perfect for learning how to play 2/4s. |
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Cabar Feidh - 4/4 March
Cabar Feidh is one of the few tunes that is played in several different
idioms. It is most often often played as a 4/4 March and was one of the
regimental tunes of the Queen's Own Highlanders. Cabar Feidh is gaelic
for stag's horns. |
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Captain Colin Campbell - Strathspey *NEW*
A very popular four-parted competition style strathspey. It has a superb melody and is excellent for learning strathspey rhythms and expression. |
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Castle Dangerous - 3/4 March
A dramatic, stately 3/4 Retreat March. Castle Dangerous is a novel by Walter Scott based on the history and location of Douglas Castle in Southwest Scotland. |
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Colin's Cattle - 3/4 March
This traditional tune is a welcome addition to your repertoire of 3/4
Marches. A beautiful, simple melody based on an ancient Gaelic song. |
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Cork Hill - 6/8 Jig
This Irish jig is often heard in folk music jam sessions. It's a great
tune for pipers of every ability level: from beginner to professional. |
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Crossing the Minch - Hornpipe *NEW*
A favorite strathspey of pipers and Scottish folk musicians. It captures the essence of the Hornpipe idiom. A fantastic tune with a brilliant, flashy fourth part! |
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Cutting Bracken - Jig
A traditional four-parted 6/8 jig based on an ancient Scottish melody. Also known by the title The Weary Maid. Bracken is a type of fern that grows all over the Scottish Highlands. |
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Danny Boy - Slow Air *NEW*
This is one of the most famous Irish ballads and an often-requested tune at funerals. "Oh Danny Boy. The pipes, the pipes are calling..." |
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Dark Island - Slow Air
A haunting, melodic slow air. A contemporary tune written in the traditional style. |
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The Dawning of the Day - 4/4 March *NEW*
The Dawning of the Day is a majestic Irish march. A very popular and well-known tune. |
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Donald Willie and His Dog - Jig
One of the most popular 9/8 jigs every written. It was composed by
Donald Morrison of South Uist -- an island in the Outer Hebrides in
Scotland. Can you guess the name of his dog? |
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Don't Stop Rockin' - Hornpipe
An exciting, contemporary four-parted hornpipe composed by Canadian piper Pat LePoidevin. It was a winner of a tune composition contest. It is played in the round-style, and features the alternative C-natural note.
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Dornie Ferry - Strathspey
A true classic competition-style four-parted strathspey. It has everything you could want in a strathspey: intricate rhythms, dramatic melody, and lots of variety. The Dornie Ferry is long gone (there's a bridge there now) but the tune will remain forever. |
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Dovecote Park - 6/8 March
One of the true classic 6/8 marches, with a strong, driving rhythm and lovely melody. |
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Dream Valley of Glendaruel - 3/4 March
One of the most beautiful tunes ever written. John MacLellan's masterpiece captures the majestic beauty of this natural wonder. Once you learn it, you'll keep playing it forever. |
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Drops of Brandy - 9/8 Jig
This popular and melodic 9/8 jig makes a great addition to any jig set or pipe band medley. |
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Flower of Scotland - Slow Air *NEW*
A recent poll indicated over 40% of Scots selected Flower of Scotland as their chosen national anthem. The lyrics of the song refer to the Scots victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn. |
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Flowers of the Forest - Slow Air
One of the most popular slow airs of all-time. Known to pipers as
simply "The Lament", it is commonly heard at funerals and Rembrance Day
events. |
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Garry Owen - 6/8 March *NEW*
Garry Owen (or Garryowen) is a traditional Irish folk song that has become well known around the world as a pipe band and reginmental pipe tune. |
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Glasgow City Police Pipers - Jig
This jig is always a great crowd pleaser with a exciting rhythmic effect. A great jig for pipers for any ability level. |
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The Glen is Mine - Piobaireachd
This popular piobaireachd was composed by Iain Dubh MacCrimmon of the famous MacCrimmon family of Skye and dates back to the late 1700's. It features a ground and ten variations. |
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Going Home - Slow Air
This well-recognized melody was adapted from Dvorak's New World Symphony. It is a simple and elegant tune. |
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The Green Hills of Tyrol - 3/4 March
This 3/4 Retreat March is one of the top five most played tunes of all time. Also known by the title "The Scottish Soldier." |
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The Hawk - Hornpipe
This charming and musical hornpipe was written by fiddler James Hill in
the 1800's. The third and fourth parts were composed recently by
American champion piper Jori Chisholm. |
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High Road to Gairloch - 2/4 March
The perfect tune to learn as your first 2/4 march. A great lesson in the importance of clear, distinct rhythmic patterns in pipe music. |
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Highland Brigade at Magersfontein - 3/4 March
Another great 3/4 march written by John MacLellan of Dunoon. A true classic that is not heard often enough. |
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Highland Cathedral - Slow Air
A modern tune with a classic traditional style that has found
tremendous popularity amongst both pipers and non-pipers. It was
selected as the anthem of the Scottish Rugby Union, and has been
suggested to be adopted as the new Scottish national song. |
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Highland Laddie - 2/4 March
One of the classic two-parted 2/4 marches. A perennial favorite of the Scottish Regiments and pipe bands around the world. Played at many Highland Games as the Salute to the Chieftain. A must-learn! |
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Jimmy Blue - Hornpipe *NEW*
A modern day classic hornpipe in the round style. Composed by Colin Craig of New Zealand. A rare tune that sounds traditional and modern at the same time! |
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Katrina's Call - 4/4 March
A new tune composed to honor the tremendous generosity and sacrifice of those who gave assistance to the victims of Hurricaine Katrina in 2005. Published here for the first time anywhere! |
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King George V's Army *NEW*
King George V's Army is a well known and highly regarded competition-style four-parted 2/4 march. A great melody and lots of snappy rhythms to keep your foot tapping! |
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The Little Spree - Piobaireachd
A commonly heard tune in piobaireachd competitions. One of the three Spree tunes, along with the Big Spree and Middling Spree. One legend relates the tune to a drinking spree! |
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Mairi's Wedding - 2/4 March
One of the most requested wedding pipe tunes. It has been recorded by
many musicians from The Chieftains with Van Morrison to The Rankin
Family. |
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Major John MacLennan - 6/8 March
Written by the genius composer G.S. McLennan for his favorite cousin, a
distinguished soldier in the Gordon Highlanders. The perfect 6/8 march
for pipers at any level. |
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Meeting of the Waters - 4/4 March *NEW*
A well-known and loved traditional 4/4 March. Based on a song by poet and singer Thomas Moore. A bold tune with a strong, inspiring melody. |
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The Merry Wedding Hornpipe - Hornpipe
A contemporary hornpipe written by Jori Chisholm. The title says it all: upbeat, happy, exciting and celebratory! |
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The Minstrel Boy - 4/4 March *NEW*
The Minstrel Boy is one of the most recoqnized Irish folk tunes of all-time. A classic that is heard played by pipers around the world on St. Patrick's Day. |
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Miss Delicia Chisholm - 2/4 March
A highly musical competition-style 2/4 march. A well known and popular tune. |
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Mist Covered Mountains - Slow Air
One the most beautiful and haunting melodies ever written for the bagpipe. Also known by its Gaelic title Chi Mi Na Morbheanna. |
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Moonshine - Hornpipe
This traditional-style hornpipe is played in the fast, round style. Parts 3 & 4 were written by Jori Chisholm. |
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Muir of Ord - 2/4 March
One of the most unique 2/4 competition-style 2/4s ever written. Composed by the legendary G.S. McLennan. |
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The Munros' Salute - Piobaireachd
A reasonably short piobaireachd that consists of a ground and three variations. A great tune to learn as your first piobaireachd. Composed by Iain Dall MacKay (1656-1754) who was piper to MacKenzie of Gareloch and a student of Patrick Og MacCrimmon. |
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My Own Fireside - Slow Air
A simple air based on a traditional Scottish song. The lyrics of the song celebrate one of life's simple pleasures: enjoying a drink whilst sitting by the fire. |
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Old Wife of the Mill Dust - Jig
A fantastic six-parted jig that is a favorite of solo pipers, pipe bands, and Scottish and Irish folk bands. |
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Orange and Blue - Strathspey
This well known two-parted strathspey is often heard played by pipers
for the dance The Highland Fling. This tune is a perfect example of the
"lift" provided by the dot-cut rhythms of the strathspey -- a uniquely
Scottish form of dance music. |
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Paddy's Leather Breeches - Jig
A very popular and commonly heard four-parted jig. It is often played for Scottish Highland dancers for their jig dance, which portrays an Irish washerwoman or Irishman. |
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Piper of Drummond - Reel
This classic two-parted reel is a perfect introduction to the reel
idiom. It is often played as accompaniment for Scottish Highland
dancers. |
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Prince Charles' Welcome to Lochaber - 2/4 March
A winning competition-style 2/4 March that is rarely heard. Written by
a former Pipe Major of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. |
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The Roses of Prince Charlie - 4/4 March
A contemporary tune written in the traditional style, with a strong opening melody line that makes it perfect for performers of all kinds: solo pipers, pipe bands, and folk groups. |
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The Rowan Tree - 4/4 March *NEW*
A classic tune that is most often paired with Scotland the Brave (perhaps the most popular bagpipe tune ever). Often played by the massed pipes and drums. |
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St. Patrick's Day - 6/8 March *NEW*
St. Patrick's Day is an Irish 6/8 March named after the famous Irish holiday. |
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Sandy Duff - Reel
A popular and commonly heard two-parted reel. Often played for Scottish Highland dancers and Scottish Country dancers, and also known by the names Duffy the Dancer, The High Reel, and Barney McKenna's High. |
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Scotland the Brave - 4/4 March
The most popular bagpipe tune ever. One of Scotland's unofficial national anthems. |
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Scots Wha Hae - Slow Air
A simple slow air in the 6/8 time signature. The most common tune pipers learn as their first tune. Also known as Bruce's Address to to his Troops at Bannockburn. |
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Skye Boat Song - Slow Air
The well known tune also known as Over the Sea to Skye. The lyrics of
the song describe Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape from Uist to Skye
after the Battle of Culloden in 1746. |
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Swagger - Jig
This exciting six-parted jig was the first prize winner of a tune
composition contest. It features several dramatic and unexpected
changes of rhythm and key. |
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Tommy MacDonald of Barguillean - 2/4 March
A highly musical and pleasing 2/4 march that is perfect for competition, but rarely heard. Tommy was the grandson of the famous Mrs. MacLeod of Raasay! |
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Too Long in This Condition - Piobaireachd
One of the all-time great piobaireachds. A majestic ground is followed by an elegant first variation and one of the most beautiful crunluath variations anywhere. Written by Donald Mor MacCrimmon or Patrick Og MacCrimmon, according to two different ancient legends. |
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When the Battle's O'er *NEW*
One of the most well-known 3/4 Marches of all-time. When the Battle's O'er is commonly played by pipe bands in a set of two 3/4s following The Green Hills of Tyrol. |
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Wings - 4/4 March
Wings has a catchy melody and is often played along with Scotland the Brave. It's the official regimental tune of the Royal Engineers. |
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Newest Additions:
Tune Tune Discount Deal #8
The Barren Rocks of Aden
The Battle of the Somme
Brown Haired Maiden
The Dawning of the Day
Garry Owen
Jimmy Blue
King George V's Army
The Minstrel Boy
St. Patrick's Day
When the Battle's O'er
Recently Featured Tunes:
Jimmy Blue
Afternoon at the Green Monster
Cork Hill
Dark Island
Dovecote Park
The Flower of Scotland
Tommy MacDonald of Barguillean
Too Long in This Condition
Tunes by Category...
(Download the complete checklist.)
Piobaireachd:
The Glen is Mine
The Little Spree
The Munros' Salute
Too Long in This Condition
2/4 Marches:
The 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar
The Barren Rocks of Aden *NEW*
The Black Bear
Brown Haired Maiden *NEW*
High Road to Gairloch
Highland Laddie
King George V's Army *NEW*
Mairi's Wedding
Miss Delicia Chisholm
Muir of Ord
Prince Charles' Welcome to Lochaber
Tommy MacDonald of Barguillean
3/4 Marches:
The Bloody Fields of Flanders
Castle Dangerous
Colin's Cattle
Dream Valley of Glendaruel
Green Hills of Tyrol
Highland Brigade at Magersfontein
When the Battle's O'er *NEW*
4/4 Marches:
Blue Bells of Scotland
Cabar Feidh
The Dawning of the Day *NEW*
Katrina's Call
Meeting of the Waters
The Minstrel Boy *NEW*
The Roses of Prince Charlie
The Rowan Tree
Scotland the Brave
Wings
6/8 Marches:
Bonnie Dundee
Dovecote Park
Garry Owen *NEW*
Major John MacLennan
St. Patrick's Day *NEW*
9/8 Marches:
The Battle of the Somme *NEW*
Slow Airs:
Amazing Grace
Auld Lang Syne
Danny Boy
Dark Island
Flowers of the Forest
Flower of Scotland
Going Home
Highland Cathedral
Mist Covered Mountains
My Own Fireside
Scots Wha Hae
Skye Boat Song
Strathspeys:
Captain Colin Campbell
Dornie Ferry
Orange and Blue
Reels:
Piper of Drummond
Sandy Duff
Hornpipes:
Afternoon at the Green Monster
Crossing the Minch
Don't Stop Rockin'
The Hawk
Jimmy Blue *NEW*
The Merry Wedding Hornpipe
Moonshine
Jigs:
Banjo Breakdown
Corkhill
Cutting Bracken
Donald Willie and His Dog
Drops of Brandy
Glasgow City Police Pipers
Old Wife of the Milldust
Paddy's Leather Breeches
Swagger
Other:
America Set - Part 1
America Set - Part 2
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with the tune played on the pipes as well. Both recordings are clearly
professional done. An additional 3 files are provided with the download
-- one with the music, another with a brief history behind the tune and
technical informations about the tune (like type of tune and which
embellishments are in the tune), and a third read me file describing
the files you get with the download. All these files are set up
professionally. The file with tune history and tune description is very
useful. The tune lessons downloads have been very useful for me.
-S.L.
Thanks Jori! Your Downloadable Bagpipe Lessons have really helped.
After several years of private lessons and one year with a Pipe Band, I
find your "multimedia" approach to teaching is exactly what works best
for me. Downloading tunes and lessons to my computer allows me to
easily repeat them as often as I need to and so allocate my time
better. In my particular case with any musical instrument, the learning
process involves reading the music and carefully listening to how it
should sound (over and over and over again). Then after working out the
technical aspects & timing (slowly at first ) it is a HUGE bonus to
actually watch someone play the tune! Actually, for me the visual
aspect is just as important as all the rest of it . Bagpipelessons.com
puts it all together - keep it up!
Thanks,
Paul M.
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Webcam Lesson Testimonials...
I am not fortunate enough to have a piping teacher in
close proximity to my home with Jori's ability. I searched for quite a
while to find the right instructor. I was a bit hesitant at first to
engage in lessons with a webcam for all the obvious reasons. After
reading some of the tesimonials and the information on
BagpipeLessons.com, I decided to contact Jori for more information.
I found him to be very professional and accomodating when it came to
discussing lesson arrangements. I did not feel pressured by him in any
way nor did I get the feeling that he felt I was wasting his time. Many
instructors I have run across seem put off when you tell them you are
an adult amateur piper needing instruction.
I have only had a handful of lessons with Jori thus far but my piping
has improved more in the last few months than it has in the last few
years. Together we set very practical and attainable short term goals
for my piping and I am happy to say that I am ahead of schedule. Jori
is about results. I feel lucky and honored to have Jori as my
instructor and friend. I look forward to many years of instruction and
improvement under his tutelage.
-Dan F.
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Questions?
What are Tune Lesson Downloads?
The most comprehensive tune learning solution ever. Learning tunes has never been easier. Have you ever heard a bagpipe tune and wished you had the sheet music for it? Have you ever wanted to learn a tune from the written music and wished you had a matching recording? Have you ever tried to learn a tune from a book and found it riddled with wrong notes and
inconsistencies? Have you struggled to learn a tune from the written
page without hearing it first? Have you ever wished you had a recording
and the written music of a tune that were identical -- with all the
exact gracenotes and doublings?
What do I get with my Tune Lesson Download?
1. A high-quality, studio-produced audio recording of your tune played by one of the world's top pipers.
2. A professionally-typset printed sheet music for your tune -- perfectly matched to the audio recording.
3. A detailed audio instructional lesson
on the tune, including learning tips, practice strategies, suggestions
for improvement, and demonstrations played on the practice chanter.
4. An additional sheet of BONUS written instructional materials related to your tune.
What can I do with my Tune Lesson Download?
The written scores are beautifully typeset and can be
viewed on your computer screen or printed. Listen to the high-quality mp3
recordings on your computer or take the tunes on-the-go with your iPod
or burn a CD for listening in the car or on your home stereo! These
recordings precisely match the written notes and allow you to hear the
execution, expression, and tempo of each tune. This gives you the
resources you need to learn tunes fast and accurately.
Can I get my Tune Lesson mailed to me on a CD?
Yes! Click here to have a CD of your tune lesson mailed to you.
What if I don't see the tune I want on the list?
If there's a tune you would like to learn that's not on the list send me a message and I'll add it to the ever-growing list of requests. If you can't wait for the next batch of tunes, i.e. you want to learn it now I'd be happy to create a custom tune lesson for you. Check out the Custom Tune Lessons page for more details.
How do I get started?
Pick the tune you want to learn from the list of classic and contemporary bagpipe tunes. Click on the "Buy Now" button next to the tune. Follow the easy steps to pay securely with your credit card and instantly download your tune. After the process is complete, you'll be directed back to this page so you can order additional tunes.
If you have any other questions, please send me a message.
Thanks!
Get feedback!
After you've learned your tune, record yourself and send it to me and I'll send you a detailed evaluation of your performance complete with feedback on all the things you are doing well, areas that need improvement, recommended practice strategies, and more. It's 100% personalized for you and focused on helping you perfect your tune to reach your piping goals.
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Send your ideas!
Don't see the tune you want listed here? Send me a message with your suggestion or request your own Custom Tune Lesson. Have a great idea for BagpipeLessons.com? We'd love to hear from you! |
Tune Learning Tip!
Did you know you can change the playback speed of your tune lesson recordings? Apple's Quicktime Player and Windows Media Player both allow you to change the speed and pitch of audio and video files. It's a great tool for learning tunes by starting out slow and building control and speed. Check out these links for details for how to change the playback speed in Quicktime Player and Windows Media Player. |
Keep track of your progress!
Download and print out the complete checklist of all the tunes. You can view all of the tunes in each category and mark off the tunes you've learned so far. |
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