Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Chanter reeds are often sent from the manufacturer labelled as "easy", "hard", or anything in between – but how do you know which one is going to be right for you? This week, Andrew and Jim are putting chanter reeds under pressure, first focusing on understanding reed strength through the measurement of 'inches of water', a method used by reed makers to indicate required blowing pressure. They discuss the variability of reeds, finding the right reed strength for individual players, the importance of steady blowing and different types if manometers.  Got a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Leave a comment or send it to support@pipersdojo.com.  This week, we cover: 01:58 Music's Emotional Influence 04:40 Understanding Bagpipe Reeds 08:06 The Variability of Reed Strength 11:10 Personalizing Reed Selection 13:39 Exploring Manometer Use in Bagpipe Practice 17:43 Advantages of Tube Style Manometers 26:07 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-up