Beginners

As taught by the National Piping Centre. Exercise and tune videos are now on-line at the location listed in the front of the book. The CD is no longer available.

2 oz. (50 gram / large) rolls of waxed Irish linen (hemp). Use 3-strand (thinner) for everything but water traps. Use 4-strand (thicker) for water traps. The thicker hemp goes on faster but does not give you the fine adjustment of the thinner hemp.

2 oz. (50 gram / large) rolls of waxed Irish linen (hemp).

Pack of 12 small sponge discs that can be placed around the base of your practice chanter reed to extend your practice time. Only use with poly or laminate chanters. Do not use with wood chanters.