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Phrasing & Expression - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

One of the most overlooked aspects of piping, "Phrasing & Expression" is as important as anything else. This is an article from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on exactly that.

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Maintenance - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

A great piper is nothing without a great instrument. This is another installment from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on the basics of routine maintenance.

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Stability - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

"Stability" one of a pipers worst curses. This is an article from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on how to fix the curse once and for all.

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Tuning a Band - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

Another installment from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on how to tune up a band.

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Tuning Drones - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

A simple and straight-forward article from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on how to tune Drones as easily as possible.

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Tuning a Chanter - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

A step by step article from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on how to tune a chanter, and troubleshooting solutions for when things go wrong!

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Drone Reeds - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

A fantastic and detailed article from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on adjusting Drone Reeds.

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Chanter Reeds - By P/M Ross Bates (Reproduced with Permission)

A fantastic and detailed article from one of Vic. Police Pipe Band's "Sound Men" on adjusting Chanter Reeds.

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Setting up a Pipe Corps - By Andrew Fuller

An in-depth look at how to set up a Pipe Corps uniformly, from selecting standard equipment, setting up individual sets of pipes, preparing the Pipe Corps for engagements, and tuning techniques.

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Playing at Weddings & Funerals - By P/M Brett Tidswell

A great article about performing as a solist at functions, right through from taking the booking to presentation, common situations, and preparing your bagpipe on the day.

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How to Perform in a Solo Competition - By P/M Brett Tidswell

A well written rundown on the do's, dont's and standard etiquette of Solo Competitions.

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Making your Bagpipe Fit- By P/M Brett Tidswell

A great article on setting your bagpipe up to maximise comfort, to ensure your bagpipe is properly set up for your height/size, and that your bagpipe is not hampering your performance.