All is well here in the Carolinas. Watched Ruth Grahms memorial service, and heard a wonderful rendition of Psalm 23 played by the Montreat pipe band's Pipe ...
Thanks brian for the reply. I still have that kilt although I think I will need another one as it seems the dry cleaner shrunk this one (Kidding)Hope to hear ...
Greetings to all. Dr. Keith MacDonald has released Volume 12A of the Church Piper Series entitled "Songs of Scotland". It includes both music and lyrics to...
These dry cleaners, they get everywhere, bro. Them and the paint sprayers who keep splattering while paint on my hair when I'm not looking..... A friend...
Hello all I'm new to the group and this is my first post (already begging for help..LOL) I'll go ahead and introduce myself first though. My name's Robert and...
I teach piping and I have no idea as to how to do this long distance...there are several embelishments that are needed so it will be a very long post. I will...
I'm not sure myself... err.. the only thing I could suggest is if you were to video yourself playing them slow and I could see how to play it an practice and...
Very true indeed let the friends lose wieght and stop motorcycle abuse!!! Hey we found a church for the time being however I am not in sync with all of the...
If you're teaching yourself, and this is a first song, I'd keep embellishments to a minimum. The only mandatory ones would be those which seperate repeated...
Here is a super simple arrangement of Amazing Grace http://www.bagpipebrothers.com/tunes/Amazing_Grace_simple.bmp the C strike is made by tapping (lowering...
Robert, Do you have a set of fingering excercises to teach the embellishments and use of grace notes? Can you read bagpipe music? If you do not have written...
Ataboy, bro....... However, I think it's too late for all that white paint in my hair. There was a day...... I recall when Sara, our daughter with the cardiac...
Robert, I've followed this string with interest. I am a Scottish piper, taught as a young lad by one of the best in his day. Those that have heard me before ...
With all due respect to Dr Fitzsimmons, I think Logan's would be just about the worst book to try to learn on WITHOUT AN INSTRUCTOR. If you're committed to...
Hi Brian, The Doctor bit is reserved for patients - no airs and graces here please. It's just 'Brian'. I agree that Logan's is a book to use with a tutor, if ...
Hi Jim I can read the music and I have some exercises but I'd still appreciate you sending me the ones you have please. I'm working on the basics too and make...
One thing, Rab. The guys and gals here will work hard to give good advice and support. Even when the advice may be contrary, doesn't mean it's wrong - it's...
Bless you to brother one day soon I hope to "come home" and visit Scotland,One day hopefully soon. Till then you and yours are in my prayers, Marc ... ===...
In 9 days I take my first set of board examinations towards my United States Medical License. The USMLE Step 1 is considered by most in the business as the...
Dear brother, Commit your way unto the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will make your plans succeed. Piper, He is with you. Ask Him to guide the studying and...
I second Brian's remarks. It has been my experience that too many beginners want to "get to the tunes" long before they actually can locate the notes and PLAY...
Hi little bro... You are in our prayers! The Lord hasn't brought you this far to leave you so let Him help you focus and remember what you've learned right up...
A little tip walk with the Lord at night pray with him take a moment from study to align yourself with Him, Go fishing for a day. My point relax for a day. Go...