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381 - The 4 Questions You Should Be Asking Every Time You Play (Dojo Conversations Episode 51)
32 minutes Posted Dec 12, 2023 at 1:24 am.
Introduction and Initial Discussion
The Importance of Pre-Flight Checklist in Bagpipe Playing
Understanding the Concept of Air Tightness and Efficiency
The Role of Bagpipe Maintenance in Performance
The Four Questions of Bagpipe Maintenance
The Importance of Airtight Bagpipes
Checking the Joints of the Bagpipes
Discussing the Use of Natural Materials
Technical Difficulties and Solutions
Back to the Topic: Hemp
Ensuring Airtight Joints
The Importance of Reed Seats
The 'Scotland the Brave' Test
Calibrating Drone Reeds
The Four Questions of Bagpipe Maintenance
The Importance of Routine Checks
Consequences of Poor Bagpipe Performance
Wrapping Up and Further Learning
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Do your pipes ever feel hard to play? If you’re not asking these 4 questions every time you pick them up out of the box, you’re setting yourself up to fail before you play a single note…
This week, Andrew and Jim discuss the 4 questions of bagpipe maintenance that are a ‘pre-flight’ checklist to make sure you’re set up for success every time you play. By making a system of these and building it into your piping routine, you’ll avoid future problems and have the best chance at a great practice or performance, every time. 
Check out our free PDF that outlines these essential questions: pipersdojo.com/4questions
Got a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Leave a comment or send it to [email protected]!
 
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