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This is a selection from Donald MacPherson - Vol. 1. The first tune in this set is a great 6/8 march taught by Cameron Drummond…
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This is a selection from Donald MacPherson - Vol. 1. The first tune in this set is a great 6/8 march taught by Cameron Drummond…
https://youtu.be/wjYB0Ad5byY?si=Gr1w5i3BCqRlhEFr
https://youtu.be/4dGh8rZM67A?si=pcQHi7vsPczuJjvu
Pipe Major Donald MacLeod playing some great 6/8 marches. The first march, The Highland Brigade at Waterloo, is not really common. Cameron Drummond explored this…
https://youtu.be/ZWACZFmymm0?si=Ai5DUP8nDUSECObn
Just an interesting recording of a pipe band on the Ed Sullivan Show. They alternate playing The Wearing of the Green and The Minstrel Boy.…
https://youtu.be/0SzLriBUKow?si=cyamIQ0xDQjr4yhF
This recording demonstrates the effect of drone or pedal point harmonies as described in Alasdair Henderson's class on Jan 22, 2024. Learn more about harmonies…
https://youtu.be/f_pl2dD0Io4?si=DPI2zZYN2dLntqPp Nick Hudson, 1st place winner of the North American Gold Medal Ceol Beag Championship bagpiping competition at Winter Storm 2024 – The Pipes and…
https://youtu.be/QUrrjo6EFvo?si=wlS9AD8GTH1oE6lc