The Complete Pipers Handbook - Tidswell
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The Complete Pipers Handbook - Tidswell
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The Complete Pipers Handbook by P/M Brett Tidswell In this extensive handbook, Tidswell provides a thorough discussion of the bagpipe, its components, proper care of the instrument, and how you can get the most from your pipes and from yourself as a beginner, a competitor and a band member. Explanations are combined with great color photographs to make the information clear and interesting. While information about pipe care is becoming more available, nothing beats having a book at your fingertips, something you can reference whenever you have a question or need to troubleshoot an issue. Contents of Tidswell's The Complete Pipers Handbook: These are the main category headings, most of which have many subsections. - The Practice Chanter
- The Great Highland Bagpipe
- What to Do First
- Blowstick, Valve and Mouthpiece
- Tying on a Set of Drone Cords
- The Bag and Cover
- Joints, Slides and Hemping
- Moisture Traps, Tone Enhancers, and Gadgets
- Understanding Drone Reeds
- The Pipe Chanter and Reeds
- Blowing a Bagpipe
- Cleaning and Oiling a Bagpipe
- Tuning a Bagpipe
- Maintenance Checklist
- How to Wear the Kilt
- Getting the Moist out of Your Practice
- Suggestions for Band Practice
- Setting Up and Tuning a Pipe Corps
- The Psychology of Performing
- The Essentials of Teaching Piping
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