Chanter Table

Listen Sheet Music

Band Practice Speed Recordings

The CFD Pipe Band March	4/4
Scotland the Brave	4/4
Rowan Tree	4/4
Bonnie Prince Charlie	4/4
Johnnie Scobie	4/4
Minstrel Boy	4/4
O'Donnells March	4/4
Boys from County Cork	4/4
Let Erin Remember	4/4
Sean South of Garryowen	4/4
O'Donnell Abu	4/4
Cajun Cairns
Suo Gan
Cullen Bay
Green Hills of Tyrol	3/4
When the Battle's Over	3/4
Amazing Grace
Going Home	6/8
Wha Sae 42nd	4/4
Blue Bells of Scotland

FD/Marines

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Practice doesn't make perfect.
Perfect practice makes perfect.

Don't be a
Honk'n Donkey...

Practice!

Chanter Students Section

The Piping Student's Levels

What do I need?
Basic items you must have:

1. Chanter: They come in plastic (cheaper) or wood. You want to get a long (not standard.) The links page has them (Pipers Hut or Tone Czar). Or ask Thornburg For the "Soutar Special"
2. Tutor Book: The Green Book is a start (same place as the chanter). Get the optional DVD....it goes a long way!
3. A metronome: You must practice technique slowly and rhythmically. If not....you will be a sloppy player (NOT GOOD).

Below are suggestions for additional sites/items to get you there faster! The serious learner seeks MORE!

Fundamentals

Check out these sites for lessons on video

Jimmy Bell Lessons
Patrick McLaurin Lessons

Print these additional Piping tutor books I-V
(with exam)
Website

Music Theory Lessons Online
Website

Learn how to be a rotten
Piper

Online Metronome

Chanter Student Recordings

1/2 Speed
3/4 Speed

Scots Wa Hae
Amazing Grace
Rowan Tree
Johnnie Scobie
Going Home
When the Battle's Over
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Green Hills of Tyrol
Scotland the Brave
The CFD P&D March
42nd Wha Sae
Blue Bells of Scotland

Technique is the foundation. Practice perfect technique and it will pay off! These books will help.

Rhythmic Fingerwork
By: Jim McGillvray

141 exercises covering all light music technique (breaks it down).
Detailed instruction on how to play and practice technique, Audio CD
Suitable for all levels and will grow with your skill level. A must have for the serious learner!

College of Piping Tutor
A MUST HAVE
The "Green Book" is the most used beginners tutor book. This is what our new students begin with.

The Pipers Helper

A book full of helpful exercises to build technique. Smaller scale than rhythmic fingerworks. Optional CD is recommended.

Bob Dunsire Forums
Piper's Dictionary
The Piping Centre
North American Academy of piping
and drumming

The Charlotte Fire Department Pipe Band