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change the pitch to A or G ? You'll play it in D right?

If there was one tune to be played I would be playing The Kid on the Mountain, just love that tune and the high part (3rd measure) hitting that high G roll just does it for me...yes. Magic!
Rob

An unqualified guess but they do look like some Charles Roberts sets I've seen.
Rob

If you could get to know a few musicians that are more into playing tunes than ballads I'd say you should get together on your own. Went back to Cobh this summer with my family, we stayed for 6 days and our friends got together for some extra sessions just for us??? flattered!!! 2 session nights out...

I'd say anywhere in Ireland (Cork area for me) just to sip the atmosphere, some good regular sessions and openminded musicians regardless of what instrument they're playing to take you under your wings. Add regular lessons from a good piper with good tutoring skills and you'll be flying in a year!!!...

I'm playing on my 3rd set, the only full set i've had so far. The first was a practice set, cheap and with almost no waiting time by a maker in Ireland. Never played well, and chanter difficult to play, for me anyway. 2nd was a half set from a reputable maker in Ireland and cost me a bit more and a ...

A version of the "Shaskeen" reel?
I've always thought of the Shaskeen and the Pretty girls of Mayo being quite similar.
Rob.

Always keep the audience more drunk than yourself...

after some spring feelings here there was some heavy snowfall at Easter so here we are now, loads of snow for easter...

Best would be to ask the maker to set them up for you as you would like. My Gallagher set was a bit slow in responsiveness regarding the regs at first but I set the chanter reed to play at a higher preassure which made the whole set be more stable. Might be because of the weather change between USA ...

And waiting for the high tide by the looks of his trousers!!!!

Hi David. I thoroughly enjoyed your concert at the Triskell Arts centre in Cork last spring.
A pity that I've moved back home to Sweden. I would have come If not for the distance...
Your piping is trully great and inspiring.
Best of luck.
Robert

thanks, recognised it but didnt remember the name. I have it on D. Spillanes cd forgotten days.
Rob

Whats the name of the last tune in the first set???
Rob

I'd say that if you're willing to take on the regs you have to be aware of sparing some time tuning them once in a while, especially in the northern climate where I am. I usually do the same as with the drones. 1. Look for leaks, more hemp? 2. Put the reeds firmly into the socket. 3. Find your suita...