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Very nice tune. The recording leaves a lot to be desired by way of the fundamentals. Can you spot the areas with room for improvement?
Ahead of the beat (with the band)
Rolling and Lift Drop Crossing noises abound.
Gracenotes size and sync errors a plenty
Embellishment steps not even and accurate or audible
Embellishments not accurate on the beat. Note how this creates dissonance with the brass band.
Drones not in tune with each other.
Drones don't match chanter pitch.
Chanter note tuning issues.
To name a few.