Just, Equal or Bagpipe Temperament?

This is an excellent demonstration of a sometimes difficult to understand concept.

Tuning is always a bit of a challenge for us piper's but did you know you've actually got it kinda easy? Because we have a built in reference point to tune to (our drones), we are more easily able to tune without having to really understand the specifics like temperament. Here's a riddle for you to ponder - Is a properly tuned bagpipe actually more "in tune" than a piano?

Here is a bit more of the story for those looking for a deeper understanding: Tuning and Temperament (Article from the Bagpipe Society and written by James Merryweather.)

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