@@aaronjaben7913 and dnt suggestions on tuning those drones, other than practice...trial & error? I cm learning to play smallpipes in the key of A, I can get the tenor tuned I'm, but not the bass...and E baritone is still corked!! The struggle is real. That was lovely, thanks for sharing
@@kimberleyguilmette761It's a constant struggle for me too! The tenor and bass are both the same note, an octave apart. Try getting your tenor drone in tune first, then add the bass. As you slide the bass drone, listen for the the wah-wah-wah of the "interference beats". Slowly slide the bass drone until the wah-wah-wah starts to get slower until it's one long wahhhhhh and they are in tune. Do this without the chanter playing at first. Just play with the two drones until you feel comfortable. Then add the baritone drone, which is tuned to the 5th (E). In my case it is made more difficult because my pipes are mouth blown, and the moisture from my breath introduces another variable! Hope that helps. Good luck! *Sometimes you may need to adjust a drone reed slightly if it is tuning too sharp or too flat (if you can't slide the drone far enough in or out to get it in tune), or if it keeps cutting out. You can sharpen or flatten them by adjusting the little screw on the end of the reed, or by moving the bridal ever-so-slightly. Know that a tiny adjustment can make a huge change in pitch!
@@aaronjaben7913 Thanks got taking the time to reply, greatly appreciated! I think I’m on the right path then, just developing consistent pressure snd my “ear”. I can get my tenor tuned fairly easily & now working on the bass, and your way-way explanation helped a lot👍 My smallpipes are mouth-blown as well, and I’m definitely am experiencing the affect humidity has on them😝🤣I will be just playing with 2 drones for quite some time I think, snd developing my tuning ear, but I am making progress. I record my practice sessions & that helps a ton. I am enjoying every second of it though, and again, thanks so much & your reply was very helpful!
@@kimberleyguilmette761 Great! I have some tips for keeping a constant pressure too (also a struggle!): I try to never let the bag inflate all the way, and I keep arm pressure 100% of the time. So I am squeezing while I am blowing too. This makes a smoother transition between breaths. Hope that makes sense!
Nice drones well played
Thanks!
Nothing better than small pipes in tune. Too many out-of-tune-drones out there. Thank you.
Thank you...and you're welcome!
@@aaronjaben7913 and dnt suggestions on tuning those drones, other than practice...trial & error? I cm learning to play smallpipes in the key of A, I can get the tenor tuned I'm, but not the bass...and E baritone is still corked!! The struggle is real. That was lovely, thanks for sharing
@@kimberleyguilmette761It's a constant struggle for me too! The tenor and bass are both the same note, an octave apart. Try getting your tenor drone in tune first, then add the bass. As you slide the bass drone, listen for the the wah-wah-wah of the "interference beats". Slowly slide the bass drone until the wah-wah-wah starts to get slower until it's one long wahhhhhh and they are in tune. Do this without the chanter playing at first. Just play with the two drones until you feel comfortable. Then add the baritone drone, which is tuned to the 5th (E). In my case it is made more difficult because my pipes are mouth blown, and the moisture from my breath introduces another variable! Hope that helps. Good luck!
*Sometimes you may need to adjust a drone reed slightly if it is tuning too sharp or too flat (if you can't slide the drone far enough in or out to get it in tune), or if it keeps cutting out. You can sharpen or flatten them by adjusting the little screw on the end of the reed, or by moving the bridal ever-so-slightly. Know that a tiny adjustment can make a huge change in pitch!
@@aaronjaben7913 Thanks got taking the time to reply, greatly appreciated! I think I’m on the right path then, just developing consistent pressure snd my “ear”. I can get my tenor tuned fairly easily & now working on the bass, and your way-way explanation helped a lot👍 My smallpipes are mouth-blown as well, and I’m definitely am experiencing the affect humidity has on them😝🤣I will be just playing with 2 drones for quite some time I think, snd developing my tuning ear, but I am making progress. I record my practice sessions & that helps a ton. I am enjoying every second of it though, and again, thanks so much & your reply was very helpful!
@@kimberleyguilmette761 Great! I have some tips for keeping a constant pressure too (also a struggle!): I try to never let the bag inflate all the way, and I keep arm pressure 100% of the time. So I am squeezing while I am blowing too. This makes a smoother transition between breaths. Hope that makes sense!
Nice playing. Uninspiring choice of tune. With all the great 6/8s and 2/4s in the army books why choose the dreary and repitive Green H?
Because I like the tune.
@@aaronjaben7913 So do I. Well played and for free. Amazing.