PipehackerTips to Get the Most Out of Your Drone Reeds
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Whether we’re playing the new-fangled techno-reed, or we’re old-school and we play cane, here are some tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your drone reeds:
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Bagpipe Tip: The Basics for Breaking in your Chanter Reed
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Reeds take a while to “break in,” as many of us already know, and have already experienced. I don’t know for sure, but I assume this is because all the fibers in the cane of the reed need a chance to stretch out and become flexible in order for it to become a bit easier, and for it to reach its full vibrancy.
Treat your Bagpipe Like a Loved One – Part 2 – Chanter Reed Pinching Technique
Monday, October 25, 2010
Be sure you caught the first part of this series – the LICK, posted last week. Next, we move on to the chanter-reed-pinch – possibly the most misunderstood…
Treat Your Bagpipe Like a Loved One: Some Basics of Chanter Reed Manipulation – Part 1 – the LICK
Friday, October 22, 2010
Ok, Reed Manipulation. A HUGE topic for pipers. First off, I would like to say that this is a highly expansive topic, where a lot of people have…
4 Steps to Getting Your Drone Reeds at “Point Zero”
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
“Point zero” is exactly what it implies. It is “zeroing” out your reeds. It is setting the strength of your drone reeds at their starting point before you begin making further adjustments for pitch and chanter reed strength. It is the starting point for your personal tolerances.
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