Just about 1 year ago, Dave played Amazing grace following a missing man ceremony hosted by Maricopa Unified School District to celebrate their service and commemorate those who were lost.
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Highland CathedralHighland Cathedral
“Highland Cathedral” is a rather popular tune often requested Highland Bagpipe pipers. According to Wikipedia and others, it was composed in 1982 by two German musicians, “Ulrich Roever” and “Michael
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What is a ‘Reel’What is a ‘Reel’
I have often wondered what the word “Reel” means when it comes to bagpipe music. The words jig and reel are often used to define a tune as fitting into
How do bagpipes work?How do bagpipes work?
The Great Highland Bagpipes, or GHB, are operated by filling a bag with air and forcing the air through several reeds. This contrasts with instruments like a clarinet or a
How Many NotesHow Many Notes
When you listen to a well played bagpipe tune, it sounds like the piper is playing a gazillion different notes. In reality, a standard set of Great Highland Bagpipes (GHP)
Where to play your PipesWhere to play your Pipes
Everyone loves the sound of a well played set of bagpipes – and even sometimes those that are not so well played. But in order to be able to play
First Bagpipe TuneFirst Bagpipe Tune
When you decide you want to learn how to play the Great Highland Bagpipes, one of the first questions might be: “What tune will I learn First”. Now while this