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Bagpipe Solution Original Series Book 1-6 - 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 6 books individually is $239.94
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Bagpipe Solutions 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 2 – Beginner Level
This tutor book is the second in the light music series and has been designed to provide the beginner piper
with a basic outline of the information and skills needed to play a bagpipe tune.
By the completion of the level, you will:
- Be able to maintain (at a more complete level) your practice chanter and practice chanter reed
- Be able to play more complex scalic exercises
- Understand the theory behind how to complete the attack and the cut-off
- Be able to play all of the technical movements (or embellishments) that are used when playing
bagpipe music, including understanding:
- The correct sound of each movement
- Where the beat falls when each movement is played
- Be able to reproduce more complex time and rhythm exercises
- Know more complex aspects of music theory
On average, a student should be able to complete all of the requirements contained in this tutor book within
three months.
The material contained in this tutor book has been designed for students who have completed all of the
requirements contained in our Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns Bagpipe Instructional Tutor For Light Music,
Volume 1.
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Bagpipe Solutions Book 3 – Advanced Beginner Level
This tutor book is the third in the light music series and has been designed to provide the beginner piper with
all of the remaining information and skills needed to play a bagpipe tune.
By the completion of the level, you will:
Be able to complete the attack and cut-off on your practice chanter
Understand how to construct a practice goose
Know more complex aspects of music theory
Be able to reproduce more complex time and rhythm exercises
Be able to write out (copy) bagpipe music
Be able to play all of the embellishments (or technical movements) from all of the different notes
Understand how to complete some of the basic techniques necessary to play a tune on a bagpipe
Be able to play three bagpipe tunes on your practice chanter
On average, a student should be able to complete all of the requirements contained in this tutor book within
four months.
The material contained in this tutor book has been designed for students who have completed all of
the requirements contained in our Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns Bagpipe Instructional Tutor For
Light Music, Volumes 1 and 2.
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Bagpipe Solutions Book 4 – Learner Level
This tutor book is the fourth in the light music series and has been designed to provide the piper with a basic
outline of the information and skills needed to play the bagpipe.
By the completion of the level, you will:
- Be able to complete (on your practice goose) the method and coordination of blowing and squeezing
that is used when playing a bagpipe
- Be able to complete the attack and the cut-off on your practice goose
- Be able to complete all of the technical and tonal requirements for this level on your practice goose
- Know more complex aspects of music theory
- Be able to reproduce more complex time and rhythm exercises
- Have improved your ability to write out (copy) bagpipe music
- Have improved your ability to play all of the embellishments (or technical movements) from all of the
different notes
- Be able to play eight tunes on your practice goose (this includes five new tunes and three tunes carried
over from Volume 3)
On average, a student should be able to complete all of the requirements contained in this tutor book within
four to five months.
The material contained in this tutor book has been designed for students who have completed all of
the requirements contained in our Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns Bagpipe Instructional Tutor For
Light Music, Volumes 1-3.
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Bagpipe Solutions Book 5 – Advanced Learner Level
This tutor book is the fifth in the light music series and has been designed to provide the piper with an in-
depth grounding on all the information and skills needed to play the bagpipe.
By the completion of the level, you will:
- Have an understanding of those aspects that constitute a quality bagpipe, so you can make an
informed decision when purchasing your bagpipe
- Have improved your ability to complete (on your practice goose) the method and coordination of
blowing and squeezing that is used when playing a bagpipe
- Be able to complete all of the technical and tonal requirements for this level on your practice goose
- Know more complex aspects of music theory
- Understand the correct body position to use when playing your practice goose or bagpipe
- Be able to reproduce more complex time and rhythm exercises
- Have improved your ability to write out (copy) bagpipe music
- Have improved your ability to play all of the embellishments (or technical movements) from all the
different notes
- Understand some of the basic aspects of pipe band and instrument drill
- Be able to play sixteen tunes on your practice goose (this includes eight new tunes and eight tunes
carried over from Volume 4)
On average, a student should be able to complete all of the requirements contained in this tutor book within
three months.
The material contained in this tutor book has been designed for students who have completed all of
the requirements contained in our Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns Bagpipe Instructional Tutor For
Light Music, Volumes 1-4.
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Bagpipe Solutions Book 6 – First Player Level
This tutor book is the sixth in the light music series and has been designed to help the piper make the
transition to playing on their bagpipe.
By the completion of the level, you will:
- Have transferred all the skills that you have learned so far in the earlier levels onto your bagpipe
- Have a basic knowledge of how to set up and maintain your bagpipe, drone reeds and pipe chanter
reed, including:
- How to fit the bagpipe to the player
- Being able to maintain and care for your bagpipe
- Being able to select, maintain and care for your three drone reeds and your pipe chanter reed
- Have improved your ability to complete (on your bagpipe) the coordination of blowing and squeezing,
so that you can now complete all of the technical and tonal requirements, on your bagpipe
- Learn the theory of tuning and how to complete the first stages in bagpipe tuning, including:
- Pitching your pipe chanter
- Tuning your three drones
- Tuning your drones to Low A
- Be able to reproduce more complex time and rhythm exercises
- Have improved your ability to write out (copy) bagpipe music
- Be able to play eighteen tunes on your bagpipe (this includes two new tunes and sixteen tunes carried
over from Volume 5)
On average, a student should be able to complete all the requirements contained in this tutor book within
three months.
The material contained in this tutor book has been designed for students who have completed all
the requirements contained in our Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns Bagpipe Instructional Tutor For
Light Music, Volumes 1-5.
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Bagpipe Solutions Book 7 – Second Player Level
This tutor book is the seventh in the light music series and has been designed to provide the piper new to the
bagpipe, make the transition to being able to:
- Compete in a Grade 5 solo piping contest, and/or
- Play in a pipe band – during a street parade, or in the massed bands at a highland games.
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 drones to Low A
- Apply the correct method of coordination so that you can properly complete all of the technical and
tonal requirements on your bagpipe
- Maintain a steady tempo
- Complete the ear training designated for this level
- Reproduce more complex time and rhythm exercises
- Improve your ability at writing out (copying) bagpipe music
You will also:
- Develop your ability to tune your pipe chanter so that the chordal notes are in tune with the drones
- Learn information on pipe band and instrument drill
- Learn information on highland dress, including how to clean and wear the various items
- Learn how to play and express a 2/4 quick march
- Discover how to approach learning your competition tune and how to prepare for a solo contest
- Select your Grade 5 solo competition march
- Be able to play:
- As a soloist, one 2-parted 2/4 quick march suitable for a grade 5 solo contest
- All of the standard tunes that are generally used by most pipe bands (for street
parades), including those tunes that are used for the massed bands (at a highland games)
On average, a student should be able to complete all of the requirements contained in this tutor book within
four months.
The material contained in this tutor book has been designed for students who have completed all of
the requirements contained in our Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns Bagpipe Instructional Tutor For
Light Music, Volumes 1 to 6.
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CAD $37.20
Bagpipes - by Hugh Cheape. This book is based on a collection of Bagpipes from the National Museum in Scotland. The book offers and account of the musicology of the bagpipe in its European context. The book comes with a CD-ROM as well.
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CAD $2.10
Bagpipes 24:7 - Although we refer to them as bumper stickers, these stickers go anywhere. You can put them; on your car, on your pipe or drum case, on your walls or doors, on your locker etc. They are designed for both indoor and outdoor usage. Please browse through them and enjoy!
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CAD $5.25
Bagpipes Lapel Pin - Lapel Pins are colorful pins that are a discreet and fun way to show your pride. They can be worn on ball caps, coat, lapels and more.
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CAD $13.50
This small set of pipes will hang perfect on any Christmas Tree. Ornament has an overall size of approximately 2.25"x3". Hand crafted in Canada. Made from 100% lead free pewter.
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