Piper's Dojo Audio Experience
Piper's Dojo Audio Experience
Andrew Douglas and the Piper's Dojo Team
497 - Why Posture Is More Important Than Bag Size (Dojo U Q&A Session)
39 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
– Bag Size & Posture: Does bag size affect blowing and squeezing cadence?
– Hide vs Synthetic Bags: Tone differences and installation methods
– Tying In Bags: Timing and humidity considerations
– Competition Judging: When does judging end in Piobaireachd?
– Blair Chanter & Ergo 2 Review
– High G Problems: Why it starts sharp and carving the High A hole
– Time Guru Metronome App Review
– Tenor Midsections: Does mixing them up matter?
– Tuning Game Updates & Learning Tips
– Drone Reed Maintenance: When to replace synthetic reeds
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Getting your setup right isn’t about endlessly changing gear – it’s about understanding what actually affects your sound and comfort.
This week on Dojo U's Friday Strike-In, Andrew and Carl answer students' burning piping questions, covering everything from bag choice and posture to competition judging and drone reed lifespan.
Here’s what we cover this week: