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Bagpipe Solution Piobaireachd Book – This tutor book is the first in the six volume Piobaireachd series and has been designed to help you understand what Piobaireachd is and to teach you how to play your first Piobaireachd.
To achieve this goal, you will:
– Be given a basic introduction to the origins and history of Piobaireachd
– Be taught how to play the technical requirements inherent in Piobaireachd
– Learn about the structure of Piobaireachd, including the variations that can be found in any Piobaireachd
– Learn how to phrase and express a Piobaireachd
– Be able to play one elementary Piobaireachd – that can be used in an entry level Piobaireachd competition
Note: We recommend that you not begin training on this tutor book until you have successfully completed all the requirements contained in our Instructional Tutor for Light Music, Volume 7.
Each lesson will contain a series of narrative notes along with a practical application of the material covered.
The objective is for you to be able to play your Piobaireachd at a level that will allow you to compete in an entry level (i.e. Grade 5) solo contest.
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Bagpipe Solutions Book 8 - This tutor book is the eighth in the series and has been designed to help the piper make the transition to being able to compete in a Grade 4 solo piping contest and/or compete in a Grade 5 pipe band contest.
To achieve these goals, you will develop your ability to: -Play the technical requirements needed for this level and increase your speed and fingering dexterity. -Pitch your pipe chanter and tune your Low A, C and E so that they are in line with the drones. -Complete all the technical and musical requirements on your bagpipe.
You will learn: -How to play and express a strathspey and a reel. -How to learn a tune from scratch and fix an existing tune. -What a judge listens for in a solo and pipe band contest. -About the factors that affect tone and how to achieve a good tonal balance on your bagpipe. -How to prepare your bagpipe for a competition or performance. -Pipe band and instrument drill and the expectations of being a member of a pipe band. -Some tips to help when you perform and how to deal with anxiety.
Finally, you will: -Improve your understanding and ability to play the common rhythmical passages in a 6/8 march, 2/4 march, strathspey, and reel. -Select your Grade 4 solo competition 2/4 march from options provided. -Be able to play as a soloist, one: -4-parted 2/4 quick march suitable for a grade 4 solo contest. -2-parted strathspey, reel and 6/8 march — at a grade 4 solo standard.
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If you are looking to purchase multiple books, this is the spot. Choose 3 books from the original 8 book series at a reduced rate.
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Bagpipe Solution Original Series - 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. Downloadable files are available to help with the exercises and tunes.
If you are eager to learn and want the complete collection, this is a great deal. Regular price for all 8 books individually is $319.92
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