Drone Reed Troubleshooting Guide Reed Squeals 1. Bridle is too tight.- Re tie bridle looser. 2. Tongue is too heavy.- Shave reed tongue. 3. Reed is curved up too far.-  Move bridle back,

Andrew Lenz’s Bagpipe Journey – Andrew provides plenty of helpful information about bagpipes. Pipe Bag Size Chart is available here.

Chris Apps Video about How to Soften a Strong Reed  Chris Apps Video about How to Correct a Double Toning F

Playing the bagpipes is a great way to build up your lung capacity and is great for the cardiovascular system, but have you ever wondered what you might be breathing

Over the years there has been many discussions if playing in a pipe band can lead to hearing damage or loss. With many tests done and surveys conducted one can

The wood is the heart of the instrument, and it needs to be in good condition. Check the bores of each section and the stocks. They should be smooth, clean,

Most bagpipe blowpipe problems are caused by a faulty valve. A typical blowpipe valve has a round rubber flapper that is used as the sealing element. If the rubber has hardened or

The pipe bag is one of the most likely areas to leak air. Any air lost through the bag is air that you have to replace, making it harder to play. Regardless

Bannantyne Zipper Pipe Bag Before closing your Pipe Bag for the first time it is very important that you lubricate the teeth of the Zip with the grease supplied with

Here are a few important practices to help keep your new bagpipes in the best condition possible. Oil the Wood Especially when bagpipes are new, both the inside and the outside