The Piper's Companion/ Le Compagnon du Cornemuseur// Other Services from pipermacbear.com

2 Music Books Available

The Piper's Companion

(86 pages, cerlox bound)

Cost $22.50 Cdn (includes postage and packaging)

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---This book is all you need to get your fingers moving!
---This collection of exercises is a methodically structured means of learning the ABCs of piping technique.
---It has a large section on timing and general music theory, which most newcomers need if they have never played an instrument before.
---It basically takes you through simple and compound time counting exercises which is the framework for very simple note changing exercises.
---Once we introduce gracenotes, there is really no turning back!
---I have been gradually developing this book over 10 years while teaching my students. Many of the exercises are standard, many are new.

"To me this method is proven. It literally takes you from the simplest exercises for fingering technique to the hardest. So many books are too expensive and have no real direction. They take students on a roller coaster ride through all levels of fingering technique. My book tops them all in that respect alone. The direction is clear and concise, and leaves you with no false ideas as to what you should be learning next." -Jeff McCarthy, author of The Piper's Companion.

DOWNLOAD: Page 6 of The Piper's Companion, but I have put in REAL PICTURES of a student playing the 9 notes, for your reference. You need Adobe Reader to open this file. In black and white the real photos don't come out that clear, but on your computer.... just click here to download this PDF.

Le Compagnon du Cornemuseur

(86 pages, reliure cerlox)

$22.50 (incluant les frais de poste)

Couverture du livre

Ceci est la version française du livre The Piper's Companion / This is the French version of The Piper's Companion
---Une collection d'exercices qui couvre tous les aspects de doigté pour la Cornemuse Écossaise.
---Il y a une grande section de théorie musicale, qui est utile pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas comment lire la musique.
---Exercices pour compter les notes, exercices de changements de notes, en temps simple, et temps composé
---Tous les appogiatures et fioritures sont couverts
---Ce livre a été dévélopé graduellement durant 10 ans en enseignant plusieurs étudiants. Ça contient beaucoup d'exercices standards et originaux.

Other Services Available

Bagpipe Set-Up and Maintenance

If you want to get a new instrument going to play, and you don't have time to do it yourself.. I have years of experience setting up instruments for many players. I can do a wide range of bagpipe repairs. If you need a new chanter reed or a bag tied on, or a complete re-hemping and waxing of joints, or just a second opinion, do not hesitate to contact me.

Appraisal of Instruments

If you have an old set of pipes that you would like appraised, contact me. I have a good knowledge of what set of pipes is what. I can give you an estimate for insurance, or an idea as to how much it might cost to get a set up and running.

Selling and Purchase of Used sets of Bagpipes

If you have an old instrument that you would like to sell, or if you are looking for a new set, do not hesitate to contact me. I will point you in the right direction for prospective buyers or sellers, in the Montreal area, and beyond. I purchase used sets of pipes every now and again, with the purpose of resale. I do take the time to fix them up and get them working though, and so sometimes you can score a real good deal on a set of refurbished pipes. Contact me to find out if I am buying or if I have any bagpipes available.

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