We need a certain amount of moisture in our bagpipes. But too much can be a major problem. Too many players reach straight for moisture control systems and fancy gadgets to manage it, but that's treating the symptom, and not the cause. Let's delve into the real causes of moisture issues, including the stuff we need to do when we’re NOT playing... 

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330 - Got Moisture Problems? You Might Be Overlooking These 3 Things(Dojo Conversations Ep 2)

Your surroundings – particularly temperature changes and humidity – are vital considerations for any tuning process. World champion piper Callum Beaumont explains how important these are for him to think about when preparing to play at high-level competitions. 

This clip is an excerpt from Callum's hour-long interview, included as part of our new course on bagpipe tuning, "The Great Bagpipe Tuning Algorithm".

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Callum Beaumont on how environment affects your tuning

Are you planning to compete as a soloist for the first time this year?  What tune should you play?  What are the good standard tunes that work best for beginning soloists?

Andrew makes this decision simple.  Stop stressing about your tune choice and start preparing for that competition!

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287 - The Best Tune to Play for Your First Competition - 03.11.20

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Callum Beaumont on how environment affects your tuning

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