Interactive Bagpipe Lessons by Bill Robertson

These bagpipe lessons cover some of the basic techniques required to play the bagpipes. Mastering these basic piping skills is important before you decide to move onto more advanced bagpipe playing.

Therefore it is the intention of the lessons found on this page, to introduce you to some of the basic techniques required for bagpipe playing. Bill is known to be a stickler for correct note execution, ask anyone who has had lessons from Bill.

To summarize, these lessons could be useful to you if:

You are new to bagpiping and need a point to start from.
You would like to check and fine tune there note execution.
You would like to use the material to compliment your bagpipe lessons.

The Benefit Of Recording Your Bagpipe Lessons

From time to time, record yourself playing and compare your note execution to Bill's. With practice you will soon pick up on the areas of your playing that you will need fine tuning.

If at any time you need some guidance with your lessons, please contact Bill via the contact form and he will get back to you.

Please remember to be persistent and diligent with your bagpipe practice. There is a saying that goes something like this "The harder you practice the luckier you get". I leave you to draw your own conclusion from this.

Bill's Bagpipe Tutor page has information about all of Bill's Bagpipe Tutorials.

An Audio Message From Bill About His Lessons.

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The Practice Chanter ...
This lesson shows the requirements for Practice Chanter Maintenance and Care.
Finger Positioning for the Chanter ...
Learn about the correct placement and positioning of your fingers on the practice chanter.
Playing Single Intervals ...
Bill teaches you the basics of how to play single note intervals on a practice chanter.
Playing Two Note Intervals ...
Bill teaches you the basics of how to play two note intervals on a practice chanter.
Playing Grace Notes ...
Bill teaches you the basics of how to play grace notes on a practice chanter.
Playing Strikes ...
Bill teaches you how to play Strikes on a practice chanter.
Playing Jigs ...
Bill teaches you how to play Jigs on a practice chanter.
Playing Strathspey's ...
Bill teaches you how to play Strathspey's on a practice chanter.