New Feature! Bagpipe Workout Videos

I've started a new feature here on BagpipeLessons.com -- a series of Bagpipe Workout videos.

The goal of these short videos is to give pipers the most effective way to practice. These videos are based on the exercises that I have developed over the years and used with great success in my own playing and with my students.

Press play and follow along! You'll find you will improve immediately and keep improving as you keep practicing.

(The first video below has been posted via YouTube. In the future, the videos will be available for download so you can watch them on your computer, burn to CD/DVD, watch on your phone or iPod. Also, you'll be able to adjust the speed of the video clips to suit your level!)

BagpipeLessons.com Bagpipe Workout - GDEs
These three gracenote combinations are an important part of all pipe tunes, but especially jigs, reels, and some Piobaireachds.

Working on Technique

I am a beginner piper, only been playing 1 year. I have an instructor that I see once a week. I practice about an hour every other day. I am currently working on Scotland The Brave. I am having trouble with the Taorluath, and C doublings. Have you recorded any drills to cover some of these embellishments that might help a beginner?

I'm working on some Lesson Downloads for the basics. In the mean time, check out Rhythmic Fingerwork by Jim McGillivray, the book includes a CD.