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    Category: Beginner

    When Should I Buy My First Set of Bagpipes?

    If you're just starting on your piping journey (or you're coaching someone along who is), this is a common question to ask. After all, usually…

    Dojo U Admin Team April 4, 2022
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    Band vs Solo Chanter: What's the Difference?

    If you're learning or playing the bagpipes with a band, it's common to have a pipe chanter handed to you to play when you're playing…

    Dojo U Admin Team March 28, 2022
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    Crossing Noises: More Than You Might Want to Know

    If you are relatively new to piping, you might be trying hard at this point to eliminate crossing noises as you transition from one note to another. But even for more experienced pipers, a pesky crossing noise may find its way into our piping. Here are some thoughts on how to analyze and get rid of crossing noises.

    Andrew Douglas December 27, 2021
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    How to Build Your Own Water Manometer

    If you are a member of Dojo University or have visited the site, you have no doubt heard about a water manometer. You will also…

    Andrew Douglas August 9, 2021
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    Proper Hemping of Drone Reed Seats

    Proper hemping of a drone reed seat is just about patience and getting the hemp to conform to the exact shape of the reed seat.…

    Andrew Douglas May 6, 2021
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    EzeeDrone Tip: Removing "Rubber Hemp"

    Presumably to make their reeds "fool-proof" for even the most "hands-off" pipers (and that's putting it nicely...), EzeeDrone and Selbie put rubber sleeves on their…

    Andrew Douglas May 6, 2021
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    Recording Devices and Sharing Recordings: Our Up-to-Date Recommendations

    A recorder is a vital tool for every piper to have and to use.  Now, if you’re like most people, you probably hate the idea…

    Andrew Douglas May 6, 2021
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    Freedom Phase 1 Success Stories!

    Freedom Phase 1 can be a jarring experience for many learners. "I signed up to learn bagpipes, and these crazy Dojo people are making me…

    Andrew Douglas February 24, 2021
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    Are You in Bagpipe Captivity?

    One of the terms you'll hear around the Dojo is "Bagpipe Captivity." Think of this as the opposite of bagpipe freedom. When we're in bagpipe captivity, bagpiping…

    Andrew Douglas December 4, 2020
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    A Practice Chanter Primer

    Think about learning to ride a bike for a moment. For me, it was an intimidating experience! When riding a bike, you have to coordinate…

    Andrew Douglas December 2, 2020
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