Instructional Books

"How To" Manual for The Bagpipe - by Major Archie Cairns.

This is one of our most successful tuition manuals that we sell. It is perfect for anyone who would like to learn how to play the bagpipes. There is a ton of great information. It takes you through the steps of learning the bagpipe very methodically. This book is generally sold as a book and cd combo, but if you prefer you can purchase just the book.

"How To" Manual for Piobaireachd - by Major Archie Cairns.

This book is a helpful guide to reading, understanding, and playing Piobaireachd. This book is perfect for players who would like to gain a better understanding and knowledge of how to play Piobaireachd. It is an indispensable guide. This book comes with a cd.

Bagpipe Solutions Book 1 - By John Cairns.

This series of books by John Cairns are probably the most comprehensive books on learning to play the bagpipe on the market today. With these method books, you can learn how to play the bagpipes without ever going to a lesson with a teacher. They are great for people who do not have a teacher in their area. There are currently 7 each of which comes with a CD to help with the exercises and tunes.

Bagpipe Solutions Book 2 - By John Cairns.

This series of books by John Cairns are probably the most comprehensive books on learning to play the bagpipe on the market today. With these method books, you can learn how to play the bagpipes without ever going to a lesson with a teacher. They are great for people who do not have a teacher in their area. There are currently 7 each of which comes with a CD to help with the exercises and tunes.

Bagpipe Solutions Book 3 - By John Cairns.

This series of books by John Cairns are probably the most comprehensive books on learning to play the bagpipe on the market today. With these method books, you can learn how to play the bagpipes without ever going to a lesson with a teacher. They are great for people who do not have a teacher in their area. There are currently 7 each of which comes with a CD to help with the exercises and tunes.

Bagpipe Solutions Book 4 - By John Cairns.

This series of books by John Cairns are probably the most comprehensive books on learning to play the bagpipe on the market today. With these method books, you can learn how to play the bagpipes without ever going to a lesson with a teacher. They are great for people who do not have a teacher in their area. There are currently 7 each of which comes with a CD to help with the exercises and tunes.

Bagpipe Solutions Book 5 - By John Cairns.

This series of books by John Cairns are probably the most comprehensive books on learning to play the bagpipe on the market today. With these method books, you can learn how to play the bagpipes without ever going to a lesson with a teacher. They are great for people who do not have a teacher in their area. There are currently 7 each of which comes with a CD to help with the exercises and tunes.

Bagpipe Solutions Book 6 - By John Cairns.

This series of books by John Cairns are probably the most comprehensive books on learning to play the bagpipe on the market today. With these method books, you can learn how to play the bagpipes without ever going to a lesson with a teacher. They are great for people who do not have a teacher in their area. There are currently 7 each of which comes with a CD to help with the exercises and tunes.

Bagpipe Solutions Book 7 - By John Cairns.

This series of books by John Cairns are probably the most comprehensive books on learning to play the bagpipe on the market today. With these method books, you can learn how to play the bagpipes without ever going to a lesson with a teacher. They are great for people who do not have a teacher in their area. There are currently 7 each of which comes with a CD to help with the exercises and tunes.

The college of piping Volume Piobaireachd Edition is a comprehensive tutor on learning to Piobaireachd. It comes with a free cd that gives you audio example of how this music should sound. This tutor will teach you about the proper technique and give you a basic understanding of canntaireachd (mouth music)

The college of piping Volume 1. This is by far one of the best selling bagpipe tuition books. It has been the starting point for a lot of today's great pipers. This book comes with a cd help you learn. There are 3 books in this series to teach you how to play the bagpipe. You should start with book one, and move up from there. As an option, this book is available in French, however the French edition does not come with a cd.

The college of piping Volume 2. This book is a continuation on book one. The book comes with a DVD. This book features a lot of information on bagpipe maintenance and it is fairly comprehensive. Learn how to tune your bagpipe, handle reeds, tie in a bag and how strike in your pipes and much more. This is a book that beginner and advanced pipers will benefit from.