Which Drone Reeds are Better, Cane or Synthetic?
The short answer: Neither. What is “better” is going to be different for every piper and depend on several personal factors.
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Become Better, Faster – By Multiplying!
Could you nail two planks together using just your hand? You could give it your best shot, but I’m guessing it would take you longer…
Can You Trust The Source?
Picture this: you're at a band practice, and you see a new face in the circle - a new piper who's just started that night.…
Do You Want To BE Someone, Or Do You Want To DO Something?
Think of a famous bagpiper. In fact, think of anyone who is famous in any pursuit you follow – a musician, athlete, businessperson, anything –…
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…
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 –…
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…
“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…
The Art of Self Analysis
Everyone wants to be a better player; that’s why we practice. Being able to look at your own playing and see what works and what needs improvement is an art in itself. Even if you are working with an instructor you need to be able to objectively look at your own playing. Here are a few pointers that might help.
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…