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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