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Are you struggling to maintain a steady sound while playing your bagpipes? In this video, I answer some of the most common questions about bagpipe blowing and share tips to help you achieve steady blowing and consistent bag pressure. As a professional piper and instructor, I understand how challenging it can be to master this fundamental skill. That's why I've created this comprehensive guide to help you overcome common obstacles and improve your playing technique.

In this video, you'll learn about the key mistakes that many pipers make, such as blowing harder on higher notes or having inconsistent pressure when switching between blowing and not blowing. I'll show you how to avoid these pitfalls and provide practical exercises that you can incorporate into your practice routine to enhance your steadiness. These exercises are designed to help you develop the muscle memory and control needed to maintain a steady tone, which is crucial for tuning your pipes and ensuring they stay in tune.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced piper, this video offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve that perfect, rich bagpipe sound. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to maintain steady bag pressure and the confidence to apply these techniques in your own playing.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Importance of Steady Blowing
01:46 How Bagpipes Work
02:26 Maintaining Constant Pressure
03:04 What is Steady Blowing?
03:36 Achieving Steady Bag Pressure
04:37 Consistent Bag Pressure for All Notes
05:11 When to Blow and Take a Breath
06:56 Using the Right Muscles
08:27 Determining Correct Blowing Pressure
10:01 Using High A to Set Pressure
10:35 Common Blowing Mistakes
11:04 Blowing Mistake 1: Blowing Harder on Higher Notes
11:35 Blowing Mistake 2: Different Pressure When Blowing and Not Blowing
12:05 Blowing Mistake 3: Unsteady Pressure When Switching
12:32 Blowing Mistake 4: Different Pressure When Tuning
13:04 Blowing Mistake 5: Pressure Changes During Hard Tunes
13:38 Blowing Mistake 6: Wrong Pressure During Start and End
14:13 The Bagpipe Gauge
15:44 Exercises for Steady Blowing
16:49 Exercise: Hold a Note
17:22 Exercise: Super Slow Scale
18:53 Exercise: Super Slow High A Scale
19:31 Exercise: Simple Slow Tune
20:01 Benefits of the Bagpipe Gauge
20:37 Conclusion and Recommendations
21:09 More Resources and Inner Circle