National Mod Piping First Results (updated with Juniors and pictures) – Piping Press
Results of the Ceol Mor at the National Mod piping being held today in Glasgow. Twenty entered in the seniors. … Leer más
Ohio Scottish Games Results – Piping Press
We are grateful to Craig Munro of Wallace Bagpipes for forwarding these results from this EUSPBA sanctioned contest in the … Leer más
Carved up Naill, Husk reed, and the first tunes I ever learned: 3 Jigs
First some 4/4’s: Flett from Flotta, Lord Lovat’s Lament, Wings, and Caber Feidh Then, the first tunes I ever learned: … Leer más
Dunaber MusicThe Balmoralist (Life Imitates Art)
September 28, 2015 on 3:45 pm by Michael Grey | In Photographs, Pipe Bands, Random Thoughts, Solo Piping, Tips | … Leer más
Piobaireachd Society Announces Set Tunes for 2020 – Piping Press
Last year’s winner of the Senior Piobaireachd at Oban, Stuart Liddell As is customary … Leer más
Online Dodgers/ Missing Ian/ New Book/ 1971 Bands/ 1973 Set Tunes – Piping Press
I have it on good authority that that oldest of bagpipe dodges, the two-drone dodge, is being regularly employed by … Leer más
Scottish Pipers Association Professional Contest 2022 Entries Open – Piping Press
We are delighted to announce that entries for the 2022 SPA Professional Contest, held in person on the 30th of … Leer más
Lorraine is New Director of RSPBA Representing Northern Ireland Branch – Piping Press
Lorraine Ronaldson was appointed a Director of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association representing the Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI) at … Leer más
Bagad chanter tuning trial | Patrick McLaurin’s Bagpipe Blog
I managed to get my regular drone setup tuned to the B on my MacLellan A440 chanter and the baritone … Leer más
Dunaber MusicMr. Donald Shaw S.S.C. (a very good person)
January 4, 2022 on 12:46 pm by Michael Grey | In Pipe Tune Score, Stories | Comments Off on Mr. … Leer más
P/M Ross Walker Stands Down at Boghall – Piping Press
After a very distinguished career of more than 20 years, Ross Walker is standing down as Pipe Major of Boghall … Leer más
CLASP Grade 1 World Amateur Championship – Piping Press
Overall Winner – Stephen Ross (pictured above receiving a new trophy, the Dr Colin … Leer más
Army Pipers/ Band Sizes/ Hector the Hero/ SPA/ Preston Lodge – Piping Press
Ian McAlister has added to the debate on a cap on band sizes. Ian writes: ‘I have said for a … Leer más
Airth Games (Updated) – Piping Press
Some heavy showers and intermittent sunshine. The above pictures shows Champion Piper Ben Duncan … Leer más
Tune of the Month April 2020 – The Merry Blacksmith
The Merry Blacksmith is an Irish tune requiring low F# and low D. Some smallpipe chanters can play low F# … Leer más
Dunaber MusicTam O’Shanter Suite – Dunaber Music
February 23, 2009 on 9:12 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, Pipe Bands, Solo Piping, Stories, Video | 8 … Leer más
Modern History of the Pipe Band Movement from 1946 to the Millennium – Piping Press
City of Glasgow Police under P/M John MacDonald were the last band to win the Worlds when held at Cowal … Leer más
2020 Kids with Cancer Charity Concert Raises £14165 – Piping Press
Gary Smyth and magnificent cheque At a time when piping and drumming news is both scarce and exceedingly downbeat to … Leer más
Aberdeen Games/ Europeans PB Champs/ John Hughes/ George Ackroyd – Piping Press
Sunday ‘s Games at Aberdeen have been cancelled due to ‘heavy and persistent rain’. The venue, Hazelhead Park, is currently waterlogged and more … Leer más
Piping PressAll Ireland Piping and Drumming Solos
I write from my room overlooking the Irish Sea. Just north of Dublin. I’m here for the All Ireland Solos. … Leer más
John McCusker tunes and my favorite note of the day: high G!
I’m half way through our month long residency in Houston. I’ve made it to all 3 Houston pipe band practices, … Leer más
Dunaber MusicPlay the Sweet Music (You Like)
May 2, 2010 on 5:10 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, Pipe Bands, Solo Piping, Tips | Comments Off … Leer más
Piping PressCompeting Pipers’ Association Online ‘B’ Grade Competition Results
Secretary Ross Miller: The results of the B grade round of the CPA Online … Leer más
Piping PressHistoric Lonach Gathering Cancelled for 2020
Lonach Highland Gathering and Games and its iconic march were due to be held on Saturday, 22 August. Their cancellation is … Leer más
Piping PressDuncan Johnstone Memorial Results
This competition for junior professionals was held today at the National Piping Centre, Otago Street and McPhater Street, Glasgow. There … Leer más
Worlds Viewing/ Book Launches/ RACPADS Sponsor
Worlds Grade 1 Qualifying gets underway shortly. It is raining and overcast in Glasgow. Cape-wearing weather but not cold. Those … Leer más
The Bellows Conundrum | Patrick McLaurin’s Bagpipe Blog
I do not understand why bellows are made the way they are. Primarily, and my samples only include bellows I personally … Leer más
Dunaber MusicDDD: George Stewart McLennan
July 6, 2012 on 7:15 pm by Michael Grey | In Delightful Data of the Day | 1 Comment Here’s … Leer más
PDQB Exams/ CITES/ Xmas Holiday/ Cowal Pix/ York Bells
Spent an enjoyable day at Johnstone Pipe Band yesterday assessing young pipers for their PDQB exams. A nice bunch of … Leer más
Band Majors/ Herald Story/ Letter/ SPA
Calling all band secretaries: a substantial number of pipe band contest entry forms are now available. These include those for … Leer más
Piping PressA Few Days on Mull of the Cool High Bens
Time stood still this week on the island of Mull. The sun shone on calm water and soaring summit. But … Leer más
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Oban Former Winners
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Protected: Gibson Bagpipe Defects
Dunaber MusicA Gaelic Proverb – Dunaber Music
February 28, 2008 on 8:38 pm by Michael Grey | In Stories, Tips | 4 Comments When I was hard … Leer más
Piping Press2020 World Pipe Band Championships Cancelled
The World Pipe Band Championships 2020, due to take place at Glasgow Green on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August … Leer más
National Juvenile Pipe Band Fund/ Archive Recordings/ Archie Kenneth/ SPA KO etc
A meeting will be held this weekend to decide on the disbursement of the first grants from the RSPBA’s National … Leer más
Piping PressInveraray & District Are European Pipe Bands Champions
Inveraray & District Pipe Band (pictured above courtesy Piping @ Forres) were crowned European Pipe Band Champions today after winning … Leer más
Complete Results from Day 1
Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping were held today in Oban, Argyll. Stuart Easton from New Zealand … Leer más
March 2019 Tune of the Month
I probably found The Canongate Twitch browsing through thesession.org looking for tunes that fit the range of the different kinds … Leer más
Dunaber Music1987 World Pipe Band Championships – I
May 28, 2007 on 9:37 am by Michael Grey | In Pipe Bands, Video | Comments Off on 1987 World … Leer más
Fifty Years Since the Passing of Robert U. Brown, Balmoral – Part 2
We continue with excerpts from the tribute edition of the South Australian Pipe Band Newsletter from 1972 which marked Bob … Leer más
Piping PressPipe Band Magazine Now Available for Download/ Balmoral Classic Announcement
The october edition of the RSPBA’s official magazine is now available for download: Organisers of the Balmoral Classic competition in … Leer más
Piping PressScottish Pipers’ Association Veterans and Adult Amateur Results
The Scottish Pipers’ Association held another successful adult amateur and veterans competition today with … Leer más
Gellaitrys + Selbies & a Piobaireachd
So, had to break out the Gellaitry’s again after the cosmetic refurb of a new bag cover and cords, as … Leer más
Piping PressThe Origins of Competing Pipe Bands in Ireland
East Belfast Pipe Band in 1931 I was very interested in the recent item regarding the article by Donald McIntosh, … Leer más
Dunaber MusicA Great Spirit – Dunaber Music
April 5, 2008 on 7:40 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, News, Stories | 2 Comments When I decided … Leer más
Piping PressSuperb Set of Henderson Pipes is Offered for Sale
It is not often a classic bagpipe such as that offered for sale on Piping Press today becomes available. The … Leer más
Willie’s Cat/ Trophy Info/ Oban’s £1,000 Contest/ Thurso Band/ SPA
Jimmy McIntosh on the archive report on Willie MacDonald, Benbecula’s Clasp in 1967: ‘My late friend Peter Forbes and myself … Leer más
Piping PressThe Highland Light Infantry Tunes and History
We are grateful for these two comprehensive responses to the request for tunes associated with the Highland Light Infantry regiment … Leer más
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Forum Update to 2.6
PP Advertising/ Worlds Tickets/ FM Concert/ Johnstone PB/ Lochaber Gath./ Donald Bain
Firstly a message to those commercial enterprises that keep posting their goods on our Facebook page. I’m afraid you cannot … Leer más
Dunaber MusicOvercoming Real Challenges
February 25, 2008 on 9:49 pm by Michael Grey | In Photographs, Solo Piping, Stories, Tips | 4 Comments One … Leer más
Piping PressSouth West Scotland Junior Piping and Drumming Solos
South West of Scotland Piping & Drumming Academy held their first Juvenile Solo Piping & Drumming competition in the new … Leer más
Aussie Rules/ St Petersburg/ Chris Terry
Latest from Pipe Bands Australia: ‘The national council of Pipe Bands Australia has voted to endorse the decision of bands … Leer más
Piping PressPiper Suffers Adverse Effect After Covid Vaccination
The threat from the pandemic continues to abate thanks largely to the ongoing vaccination programme here in the UK and … Leer más
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Quick Recordings – Updated periodically
Piping PressGames Round-Up: Strathmore, Corgarff
Strathmore Games: Gordon McCready had a very successful day at a very wet & cold competition held in the grounds … Leer más
Dunaber MusicBook 7: Barry Ewen (a hornpipe)
October 23, 2018 on 4:23 pm by Michael Grey | In Pipe Tune Score, Solo Piping, Tips | Comments Off … Leer más
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Oban Former Winners
Piping PressPipe Band Contest Returns to Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh
On Sunday 18th June 2017, the City of Edinburgh prepares to welcome back the pipe band fraternity after an absence … Leer más
New Chanter from Ayrshire Bagpipes
I am launching my new chanter, the Siorrachd, today, writes Ayrshire Bagpipes proprietor Ben Mulhearn. Ayrshire Bagpipes are proud to … Leer más
Prototype drone reeds and the entire practice session
There’s a LOT to conquer in this post. I’m unemployed now so I figure I’ll start practicing for real, haha. … Leer más
Piping PressVintage Henderson Pipes for Sales/ South West Scotland Junior Solos & Workshop/ Liverpool Tattoo
Check out our Online Ads page this morning for a beautiful set of Peter Henderson silver and ivory pipes for … Leer más
Dunaber MusicEchoes of Remembrance – Dunaber Music
November 11, 2011 on 1:00 am by Michael Grey | In Photographs, Random Thoughts | Comments Off on Echoes of … Leer más
The Meaning of Bagpipe Music on the Western Front During WW1
The piper with his bagpipes has been understood for years to be a symbol of Scottish patriotism, fierce, a brave … Leer más
Piping PressWheel of Fortune Announces Line-Up of Top Pipers
Lothian and Borders branch band, The City of Edinburgh, has announced the line-up for the 2016 Pipe Majors’ Wheel of … Leer más
Piping PressPiping Press Guide to the Games Published but Threat to Early Season Events
Donald MacPhee has a tune at South Uist Our annual Piping Press Guide to the Games is published today – … Leer más
Just needed to play my MacPherson’s!
Simon McKerrell recently gave a recital at the King’s Hall at Newcastle University in England. It was recorded and he … Leer más
P/M Willie Ross, Scots Guards
The PP archive has an old cassette copy of the Masters of Piping programme Seumas MacNeill did on P/M Willie … Leer más
Dunaber MusicPractice Practice Practice – Dunaber Music
May 22, 2011 on 5:18 pm by Michael Grey | In Solo Piping, Stories, Tips | 2 Comments I was … Leer más
Piping PressSkye Gathering 2018 Entry Forms and Information Now Available
The 2018 Skye Gathering will take place on August 7th & 8th at Portree. Entries for the prestigious Dunvegan Medal are … Leer más
Stonehaven, Balloch & Roseneath Games Latest News
Balloch Games went ahead today despite very poor weather – wind and rain, but tomorrow’s graded event at Roseneath and … Leer más
Piping PressChanges at Kilmarnock Pipe Band
Kilmarnock Pipe Band Kilmarnock Pipe Band have sent this…. We are delighted to announce … Leer más
Bagpipe Setup and tunes all on the Robertson’s with Rockets
Bagpipe setup is VERY important. The post contains recordings of a set of 1950’s Robertson’s accompanied by a Colin Kyo … Leer más
Piping PressNorthern Ireland Piper of the Year/ New McCallum Bagpipes Products
The Northern Ireland Piping Society hold their annual competition today. Competition Convenor Ken Stewart writes: ‘The annual Piper of the … Leer más
Dunaber MusicA View of Pipe Band Ensemble
May 22, 2009 on 3:22 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, Pipe Bands, Tips | 2 Comments A couple … Leer más
Piping PressSouth Uist Games
Piobaireachd results.1st Sandy Cameron.2nd Decker Forrest.3rd Lachie Dick. MSR: 1 Sandy Cameron (pictured with … Leer más
Piping PressThe Dynamics of Pipe Band Competition – Remember, Most Do Not Win Prizes!
Bands throughout the Northern Hemisphere will soon begin their winter practices for the 2022 season. In eight short months we … Leer más
Piping PressOldest Pipe Band in the US Celebrates 100 Years and Remembers Historic Meeting with Willie Ross and John D Burgess
By Pipe Major Matt McKee, Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band This year the Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band is celebrating … Leer más
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New Recordings 7-28-09
