The quickest way to learn to read music
Write down each tune as I learn it.
How should the chanter be held
Firmly but not tightly
Fingers should be moved with this and never be in a state of tension
Precision
Practice
Slowly
If you make an error in a tune or a scale start again from the note BEFORE the mistake.
There is no need to go over the part you played satisfactorally
The two types of Reeds
Plastic and Cane
Requires no ‘blowing in’ and will last much longer than cane
Plastic reed
As moisture penetrates this reed type it will be harder to blow
Cane
Where to grip a reed when removing it from a chanter
on the staple - the lowest part
The metal part of the reed
Staple