Synopsis
The Dojo engages thousands of bagpipers around the globe, by harnessing the power of the internet to help connect those in the world who share a specific passion; enriching one's life through bagpipes.
Episodes
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055 - Sight Reading and Memorization Tips - 03.27.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 53minThe bagpipe is one of the few instruments where players do NOT watch their music scores while performing. We’ll talk about the challenges of memorizing long tunes and long lists of tunes as well as share tips for making the whole thing easier. Also, how do we conquer the initial challenge of learning a tune – sight reading? March 27th, 2013.
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054 - Transitioning to the Bagpipes from the Practice Chanter - 03.20.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 54minTransitioning to the Bagpipe. What are some of the tips and tricks to starting off on this “beast” of an instrument? We’ll talk about all the things that will get you up and running on the big pipe. March 20th, 2013.
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053 - Springtime Development Tips and Tricks - 03.13.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 59minSpring Training! It’s time to get into form for the coming performance season. Whether you’re an active competing soloist or do the gig circuit, the warmer months always bring a flurry of activity for the piper. March 13th, 2013.
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052 - Putting the “bag” into bagpiping - 03.06.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 55minThe “bag” in bagpipes. The seasons are changing and it is a good time to start fresh with a new pipe bag. But where do you start?
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050 - Metro Cup Review & Why the Greats are Great - 02.20.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 55minThe famous Metro Cup was this past weekend, and Vin was there first hand. How did it go? Vin and hopefully you (you know, the guests) will have some thoughts about the weekend!
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049 - Bagpipe Maintenance is a Lifestyle Choice - 02.13.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 01h03minWhen it comes to bagpipe sound – you’ve gotta start somewhere. And actually, it’s impossible to produce good tone or tuning without a foundation of maintenance. So, we’ll cover the basics at this week’s Dojo Universe show. February 13th, 2013.
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048 - Allan MacKenzie’s new book of Cape Breton Music - 02.06.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 48minAllan MacKenzie has compiled an excellent new collection of Cape Breton music for pipers called “Co-chruinneachadh MhicChoinnich,” which contains gems from many composers. He’ll be on the show, and we’ll play through some of the tunes in the book. February 6th, 2013.
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047 - Getting your Bagpipe to Produce Dynamics - 01.30.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 54minAs pipers, we’re in a bit of a bind in that we only have one “volume” we can play, and that volume is best described as… well… loud. However, pipers across the centuries have been creating (or perhaps “simulating”) dynamics in extremely innovative ways. January 30th, 2013.
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046 - How Bagpipe Sound Works – a Little Bit of Physics (w/ Matt Griffin)- 01.23.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 55minMatt Griffin is joining us today, and we’re going to talk a lot about sound and how it works. He will be teaching an all-new class at Dojo U called “MusicWorks: The Physics and Psychoacoustics of Sound,” where we’ll talk about this stuff in depth. Come check it out if you’ve ever wondered what “harmonics” are, or if you’ve ever wondered how tuning really works scientifically!
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045 - The Art of Art-iculation - 01.16.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 56minDifferent instruments articulate notes and rhythms in different ways. We use gracenotes, and gracenote combinations called doublings. This week, we’ll talk about the art of producing great articulations on the pipes. January 16th, 2013.
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044 - New Year’s Resolution: Banish Crossing Noises - 01.02.2013
24/04/2017 Duration: 01h05minWe’re going to talk crossing noises this week. Believe it or not – you still have crossing noises in your playing. Yep. Even you. We do too! Crossing noises, in some form or another, are always present. Our job is to minimize the effects so well that they don’t interfere with the music. January 2nd, 2013.
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043 - Improving Your Pipe Section in Winter, Ancient Piobaireachd Manuscripts - 12.12.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 01h02minIt’s hard to get your band together over the holidays, and, let’s face it, even the pipe major is a bit lax in regards to playing regularly when it’s sub-zero outside. Can you make the most out of this? (Hint: Yes!) Also, we’ll have a look at an ancient version of Grain in Hides, Corn in Sacks. December 12th, 2012.
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042 - Formulating your Bagpiping Christmas List (Carl’s Favorite Things) - 12.05.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 58minChristmas is coming, and it’s time to get your Bagpiping Christmas list together! We’ll go through a lot of the great products we have that are perfect Christmas gifts. Viewers will help by offering up what they’ve got on their list this year!
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041 - Christmas Music, and Playing Gigs in the Cold - 11.28.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 54minWe look at a bunch of Christmas Carols that can be played on the pipes and we talk about how to survive playing bagpipes in the cold!
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040 - We’re Thankful for Bagpipe Music - 11.21.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 01h01minOn the eve of our Thanksgiving day, we’re thankful for bagpipe music. We’ll listen to tons of music, and generally reflect on how awesome bagpipes are. 11.21.2012
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039 - Jigs, Without the Fuss - 11.14.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 52minWe do a redo of the jig’s show, because Andrew had to miss last week. What makes jigs tick? Why are they so much fun to listen to, and even more fun to play? November 14th, 2012.
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037 - Pipe Major Robert Mathieson Interview - 10.24.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 56minThis week, special guest Rab Mathieson joins us from Scotland to hang out, and discuss some of the things that define who he is, and how he has been so successful. October 24th, 2012.
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036 - Nicol Brown Recap, and Picking the Right Tunes - 10.17.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 01h02minhis week, we’ll listen to and discuss some highlights from the Nicol Brown Amateur Invitational, and we will also look at issues surrounding how you should get ready for next season. What tunes should you pick? What is the best strategy to be successful? October 17th, 2012
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035 - Donald Lindsay on Creating Environments where Bagpiping Can Thrive - 10.10.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 01h04minThis week, we’re looking into Donald Lindsay’s great article in the recent issue of the Voice Magazine. In this article, Donald interviews some of the most successful pipers in the world, and asks them what it was about their piping environment that contributed to their success.
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034 - Fall Line-Up Premier Week - 10.03.2012
23/04/2017 Duration: 57minThis week, we’ll discuss how our Fall Line-Up in unravelling, and revelations that have already been had! What is there to learn from these great teachers? October 3rd, 2012