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Ages:
Children need to be old enough to have a good attention
span and be able to listen to instruction. Often this may mean
around 10 - 12 years and older. Children younger may learn also
but attitude and interest is a pre-requisite.
Physical size:
Hand size really. Fingers need to be able to reach
the holes on the practice chanters. There are three sizes - childs,
standard and longspan. Often children grow out of the childs size
quite quickly and as cost for childs size and standard size are
the same for basic models, it is sometimes sensible to delay tutoring
until fingers reach the holes on the standard size practice chanter.
Practice Chanter:
A practice chanter is required. We have them for purchase.
Classes/or individuals can use loan p/chanters during class but these remain
at the classroom as they are for initial instruction only or use if a student
forgets to bring theirs to class.
Books:
Both, a music manuscript book and a tutor book (either "Bryan's" or "College of Piping Book 1"
"Logan's" or the Piping Academy book are OK)are required. Tuition primarily follows the sequence of
the College of Piping (Glasgow) accompanied with notes examples and exercises as the student
progresses.
Writing implements:
A pencil, rubber and ruler. A plain paper note pad and folder.
Computer Access:
Optional..... Tuition and music are enhanced by the use of the
Electric Pipes program for Windows based PCs. All tunes and exercises are available
in abc music file notation and in one of more of the following gif, jpg, png or pdf
file formats.
The computer program is written by a NZ developer. The DEMO version is FREE and is
sufficient for all learning purposes. As such it is included with tunes as required.
All tunes used are traditional and outside any copyright concerns. Instruction uses
this computer program. When at an appropriate level students are directed how to
obtain a full licensed version that enables editing and other features.
Music notation example: Scots Wha Hae.
The image below is a file named 'Scots Wha Hae.gif' (size reduced)
followed by the 'abc' text format for 'Scots Wha Hae.abc'
X:1
%%EPipes[V=2013,LP=120]
T:Scots Wha Hae
C:Trad. Scottish
R:MARCH
U:z="@ "
L:1/8
M:4/4
Q:84
K:HP
%%EPipes[LP=170,SP=14,SA=0]
P:A
|{g}A>B {g}A>G {g}A>B {Gdc}d2|{g}B>c {g}B>A {g}B>c {Gdc}d>e|\
{g}f>a e>f {Gdc}d>e {g}f>e|{g}d>B {gBd}B>{G}A {gAGAG}A4|
|{g}A>B {g}A>G {g}A>B {Gdc}d2|{g}B>c {g}B>A {g}B>c {Gdc}d>e|\
{g}f>a e>f {Gdc}d>e {g}f>e|{g}d>B {gBd}B>{G}A {gAGAG}A3 e|]
P:B
|{g}f>{e}f {g}f>e {g}f>g {ag}a>f|{g}e>{A}e {g}e>d {g}e>f {gf}g2|\
{ag}a>f {g}e>f {Gdc}d>e {g}f>e|{g}d>B {gBd}B>{G}A {gAGAG}A3 e|
|{g}f>{e}f {g}f>e {g}f>g {ag}a>f|{g}e>{A}e {g}e>d {g}e>f {gf}g2|\
{ag}a>f {g}e>f {Gdc}d>e {g}f>e|{g}d>B {gBd}B>{G}A {gAGAG}A4|]
NB. If you use the text above, copy it into a text file with the name 'Scots Wha Hae.abc'
using the 'Notepad' utility. Use the NZ developed 'Electric Pipes' program that
can be downloaded from the www.bakedbean.co.nz web-site, to run this 'abc' file.
Epipes can read 'abc' files, but the developer says later versions will no longer
support 'saving in abc format'. However Notepad is able to be used for all editing.
All you need to do is learn the 'abc' format coding options. Also the 'demo' versions
of Epipes will not 'print' the music notation score sheets, but any image processing
program will print the 'gif' files as shown above.
Music notation example:
Brother John or Frere Jacques.
This is not a traditional bagpipe tune but being a tune
familiar to most children, it is a useful melody to
introduce youngsters to using the practice chanter.
The image below is a file named 'BJ-Frere Jacques.gif' (size reduced)
followed by the 'abc' text format for 'BJ-Frere Jacques.abc'
X:1
%%EPipes[LP=120]
T:Brother John
C:Trad. (Fr)
R:SONG
U:z="@ "
L:1/8
M:4/4
Q:84
K:HP
%%EPipes[LP=170,SP=14,SA=0]
P:A
|{g}A2 B2 {gcd}c2 A2|{g}A2 B2 {gcd}c2 A2|{g}c2 d2 {gef}e2- e2|\
{g}c2 d2 {gef}e2- e2|
|{g}ef ed {gcd}c2 A2|{g}ef ed {gcd}c2 A2|{gBd}B2 G2 {g}A2- A2|\
{gBd}B2 G2 {g}A2- A2:|
%%EPipes[LP=50]
I:
X:2
%%EPipes[LP=120]
T:Brother John (Frere Jacques)
U:z="@ "
L:1/16
M:2/4
Q:84
K:HP
%%EPipes[LP=170,SP=14,SA=0]
P:A
|{g}A2B2 {gcd}c2A2|{g}A2B2 {gcd}c2A2|{g}c2d2 {gef}e4|{g}c2d2 {gef}e4|
|{g}efed {gcd}c2A2|{g}efed {gcd}c2A2|{gBd}B2G2 {g}A4|{gBd}B2G2 {g}A4:|
NB. If you use the text above, copy it into a text file with the name 'BJ-Frere Jacques.abc'
using the 'Notepad' utility. Use the NZ developed 'Electric Pipes' program that
can be downloaded from the www.bakedbean.co.nz web-site, to run this 'abc' file.
Epipes can read 'abc' files, but the developer says later versions will no longer
support 'saving in abc format'. However Notepad is able to be used for all editing.
All you need to do is learn the 'abc' format coding options. Also the 'demo' versions
of Epipes will not 'print' the music notation score sheets, but any image processing
program will print the 'gif' files as shown above.
Piper Attire Top
Advice on Kilts, Sporrans and Belts, as well as Kilt Hire and Bagpipes & Accessories. Servicing and repairs of kilts, sporrans, belts & straps, and highland dress accessories. We can produce our own kilt pins, buckles for waist belts and kilt straps, buttons for jackets and various thistle badges and other findings for attaching to sporrans to enhance their appearance.
Bagpipe Hire Top
Limited use of Dunbar P1 Henderson pattern bagpipes possible.
Kilt Hire Top
A range of kilts/tartans available are available for use by pipers
currently without their own gear for piping occasions or events.
Bagpiping Attire Top
Bryan
is able to provide short term use by pipers who are starting their solo piping career
but still lack all or some of the necessary highland dress.
If you want a distinctive custom made sporrans, belts, buckles
and inexpensive ghillie brogue conversion.
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Solo
piping attire. MKH make kilts, belts, sporrans, and can supply all your other accessories, including Ghillie Brogue modification to normal brogued shoes. Spare laces, tassels. Repairs and reconditioning of belts, sporrans, kilts. |
Beginners & intermediate pipers.
Having trouble setting your pipes and reeds up? Visit (by appointment) our rural location and have your pipes set up for you. This can include re-tying of your bag to fit you. Or adjusting the blowpipe Trouble with noise and neighbours? Practise in our barn or outside in our rural setting. Or Join the Cambridge & Districts Pipe Band and practice with us in Cambridge on Thursday evenings. |
Bagpipe Tutor book and tune collection. |
Mitchell Bagpipe Information ,
Ph. (07) 870 5242 |
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