Uilleann Pipes Technique
Over the course of twelve lessons, four tunes will be examined in detail. The first lesson in each set of three will introduce the tune with basic technique; this will be followed by a lesson looking at tune specific technique and variation; a basic approach to regulator and drone playing will then be given. The classes are not designed to increase repertoire but rather to focus on technical aspects of piping. Please note that the third lesson in each case study will also include some chanter exercises for those without drones and regulators.
Lessons
The Hag at the Churn
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 1
D Mixolydian | Level 3 | Melody
Introduction to Piping Ornamentation and Technique
Jig
An Sean Duine (1)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 2
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
This lesson will teach the tune 'An Sean Duine.
Jig
An Sean Duine (2)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 3
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Piping Ornamentation
Jig
An Sean Duine (3)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 4
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Regulator Work
Jig
The Fall of Dunboy (1)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 5
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Melody and Phrasing
Set Dance
The Fall of Dunboy (2)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 6
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Piping Ornamentation
Set Dance
The Fall of Dunboy (3)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 7
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Regulator Work
Set Dance
The Braes of Busby (1)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 8
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Melody and Phrasing
Reel
The Braes of Busby (2)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 9
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Piping Ornamentation
Reel
The Braes of Busby (3)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 10
G Major | Level 3 | Melody
Regulator Work
Reel
Higgins (1)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 11
D Major | Level 3 | Melody
Melody and Phrasing
Hornpipe
Higgins (2)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 12
D Major | Level 3 | Melody
Piping Ornamentation
Hornpipe
Higgins (3)
Intermediate Uilleann Piping technique Lesson 13
D Major | Level 3 | Melody
Regulator Work
Hornpipe
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