Download my free How to Get a World Class Bagpipe Sound: link.bagpipelessons.com/worldclasssound Get your Precision Tuning Tool Kit Todat: bagpipelessons.com/toolkit Tone Protector and Tone Protector Reed Case: www.ToneProtector.com Foundation Pipe Chanter Reeds bagpipelessons.com/foundation Video Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction 01:11 - Understanding Bagpipe Sound: Drones & Chanter 02:15 - The Importance of Chanter Reeds 02:30 - Chanter Reed Construction & Influences 03:00 - Manage the moisture in your reeds with the Tone Protector Chanter Cap & Reed Case 04:33 - Selecting and Testing Chanter Reeds 05:19 - Adjusting Reed Strength with an Elastic Bridle 07:45 - Fixing Reeds That Are Too Easy 08:40 - Introduction to the Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker 09:50 - Demonstration: Reviving a Reed with the Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker 13:30 - Sharing Feedback from Happy Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker Users 13:45 - Download my Free Guide link.bagpipelessons.com/worldclasssound 14:34 - Check out the Reed Poker at BagpipeLessons.com/poker 15:15 - Wrap-up & Thank You! Follow BagpipeLessons.com: facebook.com/bagpipelessons instagram.com/bagpipelessons BagpipeLessons.com Inner Circle Membership: bagpipelessons.com/membership/
I've always had plenty of trouble with my reeds, even now I'm still learning, but I'm glad I saved all of my old ones that I thought were no good, I have new ones that I haven't tried yet, I haven't done anything to them, but I will try to resurrect my old ones and learn more before doing anything to my new ones.
I'd recommend you get all of those reeds in a Tone Protector Reed Case for a few days to stabilize the humidity in the cane - some of those that were no good might just be GREAT. Link: bagpipelessons.com/products/tone-protector
These videos are priceless for a lone piper like me. My biggest hurdle is setup and maintenance on my own. Thank you so much. Also... your reed poker has made my life a lot easier. Worth every penny.
i´ve recently had a lot of trouble with my reeds. Due in my country bagpipes are not that common, this information and techniques are unknown to most of us. Thank you very much.
The elastic band may have initially been introduced by the McAllister brothers of Shotts & Dikehead Caledonian PB back in the 1970s .. .. i remember my PM using this method then on my wooden Sinclair chanter 🎶🎼🎵
Thanks for sharing that historical tidbit about the McAllister brothers and the elastic band method! That makes sense since their reeds were notoriously hard to break in. Thank goodness those days are behind us. Happy piping! 🎶
Great question! If the reed is too hard, either because it just came that way or you poked it too much, you can close it down with an elastic chanter reed bridle. I talk about that in the video. I have them here on my shop, too, as part of my Precision Tuning Tool Kit: bagpipelessons.com/toolkit Thanks and please let me know if you have more questions!
Great question! Yes, if the reed sounds good and feels good with the bridle in place, I leave it there! If the reed gets too easy, I'll adjust the bridle accordingly.
The claim that the tone protector eliminates all issues with a reed , is a bold statement to make. Nonetheless, I respect your product and may give it a go.
Don't take my word for it... some of the best pipers in the world trust the Tone Protector to be part of their winning sound. Callum Beaumont has FOUR in his pipe case. www.pipesdrums.com/article/starbox-callum-beaumont-lists-every-single-thing-in-his-pipe-case/
Download my free How to Get a World Class Bagpipe Sound: link.bagpipelessons.com/worldclasssound
Get your Precision Tuning Tool Kit Todat: bagpipelessons.com/toolkit
Tone Protector and Tone Protector Reed Case: www.ToneProtector.com
Foundation Pipe Chanter Reeds bagpipelessons.com/foundation
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
01:11 - Understanding Bagpipe Sound: Drones & Chanter
02:15 - The Importance of Chanter Reeds
02:30 - Chanter Reed Construction & Influences
03:00 - Manage the moisture in your reeds with the Tone Protector Chanter Cap & Reed Case
04:33 - Selecting and Testing Chanter Reeds
05:19 - Adjusting Reed Strength with an Elastic Bridle
07:45 - Fixing Reeds That Are Too Easy
08:40 - Introduction to the Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker
09:50 - Demonstration: Reviving a Reed with the Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker
13:30 - Sharing Feedback from Happy Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker Users
13:45 - Download my Free Guide link.bagpipelessons.com/worldclasssound
14:34 - Check out the Reed Poker at BagpipeLessons.com/poker
15:15 - Wrap-up & Thank You!
Follow BagpipeLessons.com:
facebook.com/bagpipelessons
instagram.com/bagpipelessons
BagpipeLessons.com Inner Circle Membership: bagpipelessons.com/membership/
I've always had plenty of trouble with my reeds, even now I'm still learning, but I'm glad I saved all of my old ones that I thought were no good, I have new ones that I haven't tried yet, I haven't done anything to them, but I will try to resurrect my old ones and learn more before doing anything to my new ones.
I'd recommend you get all of those reeds in a Tone Protector Reed Case for a few days to stabilize the humidity in the cane - some of those that were no good might just be GREAT. Link: bagpipelessons.com/products/tone-protector
These videos are priceless for a lone piper like me. My biggest hurdle is setup and maintenance on my own. Thank you so much. Also... your reed poker has made my life a lot easier. Worth every penny.
Thank you! I think you would love my BagpipeLessons.com Inner Circle. Check it out bagpipelessons.com/membership/
i´ve recently had a lot of trouble with my reeds. Due in my country bagpipes are not that common, this information and techniques are unknown to most of us. Thank you very much.
You are welcome! What country are you from?
The elastic bridle is mentioned in The College of Pipings Book Two (The red one) on page 42 in 1971 🙂
Amazing find. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the video. Sweet crisp crunluaths in the opening
Glad you enjoyed it!
The elastic band may have initially been introduced by the McAllister brothers of Shotts & Dikehead Caledonian PB back in the 1970s .. .. i remember my PM using this method then on my wooden Sinclair chanter 🎶🎼🎵
Thanks for sharing that historical tidbit about the McAllister brothers and the elastic band method! That makes sense since their reeds were notoriously hard to break in. Thank goodness those days are behind us. Happy piping! 🎶
Haven't purchased a new reed in a long time using your ultimate reed poker..thanks!!!
Fantastic! Are you also using my Tone Protector Chanter Cap? That will really help your reed sound good and last a long time. www.ToneProtector.com
Thank you for this!! You're a real inspiration to me!
Thank you for the message. I'm glad to hear it!
This is a wonderful resource.
Thank you!
If you poke a reed too open, can you use a clamp or something to partially close it again? Or is it one way only?
Great question! If the reed is too hard, either because it just came that way or you poked it too much, you can close it down with an elastic chanter reed bridle. I talk about that in the video. I have them here on my shop, too, as part of my Precision Tuning Tool Kit: bagpipelessons.com/toolkit Thanks and please let me know if you have more questions!
Best tips ever 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Glad you like the video!
Do you leave the bridle in place after you’re done playing?
Great question! Yes, if the reed sounds good and feels good with the bridle in place, I leave it there! If the reed gets too easy, I'll adjust the bridle accordingly.
10:28 How do I do the reeds?? Just like her, it's better for science to play without a drone.
The claim that the tone protector eliminates all issues with a reed , is a bold statement to make. Nonetheless, I respect your product and may give it a go.
Don't take my word for it... some of the best pipers in the world trust the Tone Protector to be part of their winning sound. Callum Beaumont has FOUR in his pipe case. www.pipesdrums.com/article/starbox-callum-beaumont-lists-every-single-thing-in-his-pipe-case/