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    Category: Frequently Asked Questions

    The Phase 5 "Buy In"

    Phase 5 is a very challenging freedom phase. Over time we have found that pipers tend to "neglect" much of what they focused on in…

    Andrew Douglas June 13, 2022
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    Don't Bust a Gut – Literally!

    Have you ever played a reed that's too hard for you? It used to be (and in fact, still is in far too many bands…

    Dojo U Admin Team May 9, 2022
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    What's the Time Signature? Who cares!

    Time signatures are something that many beginning pipers (and musicians of any kind) get pretty hung up on. Simple time, common time, compound time –…

    Dojo U Admin Team May 2, 2022
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    Are Hide Bags 'Simple'?

    Here at Dojo U, we talk a lot about the importance of using simple tools. After all, you can buy all the complicated gadgetry you…

    Dojo U Admin Team April 18, 2022
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    “How Do I Know When a Tune is 'Too Difficult'?”

    If you've been piping for a while, you may have heard a tune whose melody or groove just stuck with you, and that you absolutely…

    Dojo U Admin Team April 18, 2022
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    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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    Freedom Phase Process: Best Practices, Suggestions and Guidance

    1: This is a tool, not a competition. The first thing to understand about the Freedom Phase process here at Dojo U is that it…

    Dojo U Admin Team March 16, 2022
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    The Two Cardinal Rules of Embellishments

    When we listen to the great players, embellishments really do seem like rocket-science. How the heck are those players getting that sort of sound to…

    Dojo U Admin Team March 7, 2022
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    Thinking About the Quality of Your Gracenotes

    There are two major considerations when we think about gracenote quality: size, and sync. Obviously, there are good and bad gracenotes out there. Angus MacColl?…

    Dojo U Admin Team February 20, 2022
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