New Tune Book: Whisky Tunes!

Friday, October 23, 2015

Small Tunes has always been a popular feature here at Pipehacker.com. It’s exciting to explore the music at the core of Highland bagpipe tradition. The tune and podcasts are…

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The Bagpipe Happiness Principle

Friday, September 26, 2014

Time is money, they say. If that is true, then what are you spending your money (time) on? “They” also say money can’t buy happiness. But I disagree….

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On Being a Great Bagpiper

Monday, September 22, 2014

As pipers and drummers, it is easy to get so wrapped up in the “Highland” arts that we forget that the experience of making music is mostly the same for players of any instrument.

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Tripping into Parallel Realities Via Bagpipes

Sunday, January 19, 2014

And why not? As Andy Lechter, in an article from Vice.com, says about bagpipes: “They’re a trance instrument, playing simple, barbaric, repetitive tunes until everyone is in a…

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Hacking Bagpipe Competitions: Create a Meaningful Experience

Thursday, March 7, 2013

The first round of the Bagadou championships was held in Brest, Brittany a couple of weeks ago. An amazing event. The contest features the top level bagad ensembles…

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