Progress Now that the basic notes are established, we must learn the embellishments which help to keep songs sounding more vibrant than plain and monotone. The below is a photo I took of the embellishment exercises from The College of Piping which an outstanding academy that teaches amateurs to experts to improve their piping skills. These are found in almost all pipe songs. The image that I was given permission to take does not include grace notes. Play these at a slower speed and keep that speed in order to be consistent. This is the boring and gritty part of learning any instrument. Practicing these at least half an hour a day will improve your piping skills. Not only will these exercises improve your ability to play and read music, these will be used throughout your piping experience. The embellishments and grace notes are found in just about all piping music. Essentially, grace notes are notes that are played in a rapid manner. Do note that grace notes cannot be played when playing a higher note. An example would be with a F note with a D grace note. These should be consistently practiced as even experts and pipe majors also practice these every single day, not just beginners. The embellishments (below) should also be practiced in addition to the grace notes. Have patience with yourself while you practice. If you give up as soon as you start, it will be much harder to learn not to mention the increase in time to learn. So remember, practice these daily for at least half an hour. Try to get some change. Don't just play the scales by memory but by reading. ReflectionOverall, I didn't think I would have to practice these first. I knew they existed but I didn't know I had to play these first. Now, I have to practice these and get used to the fingering. However, I have not been practicing. I learn these from a piper who pointed me in a good direction. In the near future, I will finally contact a tutor who can teach me to properly play. I am excited to learn to play from an actual pipe instructor instead of what I think is necessary. With this in mind, I don't believe I will be able to play any songs this quarter with the grace notes or embellishments. Hopefully, I will be experienced enough to play in the next quarter.
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ProgressThis song is fairly simple yet has a distinct tune. For now, just play the major notes which are the quarter, eighth, half, and three quarter notes. Listen to the YouTube as it has Paul McCartney's voice singing and a pipe instrumental at 1:35. This will help you to play. Take your time with playing as this will help you to play Again, repetition will help you to recognize notes and play with accuracy. Try to read the music and play accordingly. It is a fun little tune so enjoy it. I believe it is not very complicated to play once the tune is comprehended. ReflectionI am disappointed that I will not be able to give a personal video tutorial of how to play this song. I am limited by Weebly as a video size must not exceed a certain size or I must play for an upgrade. Fortunately, I know y'all are able to play this with no trouble and can begin to play songs in addition to being adept with reading music. Please leave a comment below if you have a song in mind that you want me to share for everyone else to play. Hopefully in the near future, I can get in contact with a pipe tutor and I can receive lessons that I may instruct everyone else to play their own pipes. Take care everyone.
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