Volume 1 - Preliminary Level This tutor book is the first in the light music series and has been designed to give the outright beginner sufficient exposure to the art of learning how to play the bagpipe so that they can decide if they would like to continue before any large expenses are involved.
By the completion of the level, you will: Be able to maintain (at a basic level) your practice chanter and practice chanter reed, Understand basic elements of music theory, Be able to reproduce basic simple time rhythms, Understand some of the critical aspects inherent with playing on a practice chanter and with playing bagpipe music in general, Be able to read the nine notes played on a bagpipe, Be able to apply good fingering technique when playing your practice chanter, Be able to play simple scalic exercises on your practice chanter, Understand how to achieve a good tone when playing your practice chanter, Be able to complete a basic level of ear training, and Know some key exercises to stretch your fingers, hands, shoulders and forearms. On average, a student should be able to complete all of the requirements contained in this tutor book within one to two months.
- reed is included in pricing
- removeable water trap included
- top ferrule and bottom sole available in imitation ivory or nickel. Please specify in the comments section.
