PipehackerPipehacker Tool Tip: Trade Up Your Drone Swab
Friday, January 28, 2011
Pipers have devised all sorts of methods to swab out moisture from, as well as swab bore oil to, the insides of their bagpipe drones. Homemade “brushes” and…
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Think Like Your Bagpipe: Drone Tuning Tip That Will Shave Hours Off Your Tuning Time
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Drone tuning is tricky business! For those of us that are new to the world of drone tuning, it can literally take 5 or more minutes to get our drones in tune! Even for more experienced tuners, I want to stress how important it is to take into consideration the changes that are happening to your chanter reed while you’re up there trying to get your drone reeds in tune.
Tips 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:
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.
3 Modern Conveniences that are Killing the Bagpiper
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Pipehacker loves gadgets. Whatever the latest modern invention or convenience there is for the piper, bring it. Although, lately the idea of “convenience” is losing its luster. Isn’t “convenience” supposed to mean “easier” or “simpler?”
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