Show notes
Improving your piping isn't about chasing quick fixes; it's about rebuilding your playing from the ground up. This week in our Q&A session, Andrew and Carl tackle some common (and misunderstood) questions in piping, from drone reed warm-up and finger speed to pibroch traditions and playing with other instruments. Here’s what we cover this week: 00:05 – Do Drone Reeds Need to Warm Up? 06:00 – Interactive Player Harmony & Feature Updates 06:55 – How to Get Faster Fingers (Without Shortcuts) 15:30 – Why Pibroch Players Walk While Playing 19:00 – Five Phases to Bagpipe Freedom Course Overview 25:10 – Standard vs B-Flat Chanter Explained 30:00 – Concert Pitch & Playing with Other Instruments