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This first book in the College
of Piping instructional series is a vastly popular and widely recognized
learning tool for anyone interested in playing the pipes. This volume was
recently updated from the original, which was introduced in 1953. The
photos, exercises and 14 tunes are excellent for beginners with little
musical background . A companion CD is included..
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"Rhythmic Fingerwork " is
a collection of 141 exercises for the practice chanter appropriate for for
pipers of all levels. The exercises can be heard on the CD, so that the
student can gauge their performance. The book is also conveniently spiral
bound. $60.00
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Volume 2 of the College of
Piping series discusses bagpipe setup and maintenance. It addresses topics
like pipe bags, blowpipes, pipe chanters, reeds and dress, and was reedited
in 2000 to include the modern developments in these area. It contains
important informtation for those just starting on the bagpipe or considering
the purchase of a set. $33.95
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"The Piper's Handbook" offers
good information for maintaining bagpipes with more traditional components
like hide bags and cane reeds. A history of piping and a section on the
judging of competitions are also included.
Pipe Major John MacLellan M.B.E. "The Piper's Handbook" $18.95
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Volume 3 of the College of
Piping series returns to a musical focus and is appropriate for pipers who
have progressed beyond Volume 1. It contains 18 popular tunes with relevant
exercises and some instructional text. A companion cassette is also
available. $33.95
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"Beginning the Bagpipe" is a
broadly used and accepted bagpipe tutor. It starts with the most basic
information, eventually preparing the student through exercises, photos, and
instruction to play the 14 tunes it includes. A companion cassette is also
available. $18.95
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Piper's Helper Exercise Book by
John Recknagel. Book of exercises that aid in developing fingering
technique. $18.95
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Highland Bagpipe Tutor Book By The Piping
Centre One of the best tutor books
available. Printed in full color, the Highland Bagpipe Tutor Book comes
with CD/CD-ROM which allows exercises and tunes to be both printed and
listened to.
$75.00
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