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Bruce thought I'd check in. I actually quite enjoyed the first 2.5 parts of the first tune, foot was tapping for the music. I think I could almost play it just from listening now! Not a lot to critique to a good level, well done! Consistency, you have the ability for really good movements and that's where the set got let down. You'll nail it, then miss it the next time through with an embellishment; the first tune is close to being a solid performance. The 2nd tune is improving and the 3rd sounds like a nice wee tune to the set. Other than consistency, follow up on your chanter cut-outs which also leads into drone waving. A bagpipe water manometer can be made at home pretty cheaply, some shops sell pressure gauges as well... they may help with steady blowing. Be proud of the progress, it is steady!

Can you do uh, something the brave i forgot the name please

Hey Man blessed New Year!🔥🤟🇺🇸🐊🙏

Do u play ur bagpipes everday how long do u practice for aday

hi Bruce how are u how do u manage to practice ur bagpipe without disturbing ur neighbors? I live in a shared house for me is very difficult to practice my flatmates don't accept noise in the house I'm a beginner

Thanks, Bruce! You're always an inspiration to me!

Great playing, love the sound of good bagpipe playing.

Well played I played it lastnight has well it's only my Frist year of learning

I like this sond

Your breathing needs a lot of work, fingers are somewhat lazy, meaning slow, but starting out you are doing good 👍

Well done. Brass bands aren't always easy to play with.

Wot kind drone reeds do u use

Prachtig! Alsof ik in de Schotse hooglanden ben!

Very little work to do in the 1st & 2nd measure on their first time through - well done! After that inconsistences on all movements were apparent. One of the difficulties is you can have very clear grips, so when you clip through or can't get that little finger down for a closed touch or it's full length it's really noticeable. Temp got pushed which probably contributed to less consistent movements and non committed embellishments, that's hard to hide on the G1 chanter having a wide hole space to cover. The good thing is you have nailed embellishments, working on consistency and making them stick every time should be a key focus. Be honest with your practice - if you miss it go back and hit it, break it down and build it back up. Play the rhythm again etc don't let a poor embellishment go. Also recognise yourself for when you get them right! You've come a long way and the improvements are clear keep at it! I think dojo has helped alot for you, are you still doing it?

very cool Brazil 🇧🇷

Awesome!

Well done!

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hey Bruce u alright 👍 how many hours do you practice a day ? im a beginner

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백파이프를 불어도 이웃이 찾아오지 않는 주거 환경이 부럽다... 정말 재밌어보이는 악기인데 여기선 연주할 생각조차 할 수가 없다

One of your pipes is out of pitch

Bruce you make me wish I could read music. I'm scotch by heritage and have loved the pipes since age 4.

What a great face. Great skill set

The birl at 9:22 and the great tone your getting made me cheer out loud 💪⚡️!!! Love this video-thanks for sharing your hard work!

Petje af!

I've recently got hooked to bagpipes because someone at my church said I should play amazing grace walking down the aisle lol. At first I kinda found the instrument a little annoying, but the more people I watch play, I gradually gain more appreciation for the instrument. Now I just love the sound!

Really cool video! I loved seeing month 8 where you are struggling blowing and hearing your lips give out 😂 I remember that feeling as a beginner and then I took a multi-year break from playing and when I picked them back up I was right back there blowing out my lips 😂I also am impressed with the move to change where you live to support your piping journey! I'm quite jealous of your sound proof garage. I tried practicing in my garage and my wife came banging on the garage door telling me the whole neighborhood could hear 😂

Hey Man ! Afternoon! 🔥🤟🙏💪🇺🇸😉

You have made great strides in three years! Keep working at it. Clearly your practice time is paying dividends. Pay attention to eliminating false fingering / crossing noises with continued work on technique, that will take you the next level.

Hey Man when you were live this morning there was a glitch either on your end or my end! It wouldn't let me respond to you! So I'm responding now I enjoy listening to your practice! It's interesting that you have a metronome now! And I listen the other day with your friend practicing with you! I am in America. In the state of Florida! Most of the time when I listen to you I do not catch you live! Good luck keep practicing I listen to you most of the time with my morning coffee 🤟🔥💪🇺🇸

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very nice. as someone starting out myself can I ask, did you learn to read sheet music first?

Home gym and a play to blast the pipes. Jealous of that set up 😂

I like to check in on you whenever the TH-cam algorithm suggests one of your videos. I like your disciplined approach to learning the craft. You should be happy with your progress. But never be satisfied. Keep up the great work, and always be seeking the best instruction available. And keep posting on TH-cam so we can all see you reach high level playing, as I'm sure you will in time. 🎉

Your hands are good. So if I may offer a bit of advice. Use a metronome as often as possible. And put the G grace notes on the click. Otherwise enjoy the journey 😊

fingers are 100% there, but blowing, take more time between breaths and use your arm more, make sure you have steady blowing.

Good job! Nice to see the progress.

Keep piping 😉🤟🔥💪🇺🇸

Hey man, thank you for documenting your journey! This is so interesting, especially for beginners. Can you tell me if this 20 hours is on the goose or does this also include time on the practice chanter? How much time did you spend on the PC before moving to the bag?

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Nice tunes played well! I think your microphone is being over driven or something. Well done Sir!

I like the McCallum folk pipes.

I can play drums with it

Great stuff brother... Im inspired by you man.

This is very inspirational, thank you

You've come a long way mate, keep at it!

An inspirational story. Very well done. I hope it inspires others.