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	Bagpipe Tutorials Home Page > Bagpipe Tunes > High Road To Linton Bagpipe Lessons for High Road To Linton This tune falls in the category of tunes know as Reels. Reels are another form of Highland dance music. They are normally written in Split Common time with a vertical line drawn through the letter “C”, or 2/2 time. There are two pulses to the bar. It is likely that reels are written in this time to convey a more relaxed expression and execution with short notes mostly written as 16^th notes rather than 32^nd notes (as in 2/4 marches). Therefore, execution of shorter notes should be relatively more relaxed. Dotted notes of course would have their relative duration, yet not over-done. Some authorities prefer reels to be pointed almost as for a 2/4 march with fairly contrasted timing of the long and short notes, whereas some prefer a very relaxed approach. Generally, an in between the two would be preferable for most reels. Avoid clipping or hacking the short notes. Generally reels have a reasonable degree of pointing, yet with smoother rhythmic flow than in the march, allowing very good clarity of execution. Some reels are played round (evenly without hardly any pointing). It all depends on the composition and one's interpretation. Smaller tunes can often be rounder, especially when played faster. Remember the basic beat/pulse of Down/Up (D U) as shown below. Tempos are relatively faster for the lighter two parted reels at about 96 to 116 B.P.M., give or take a little, often more relaxed and with less discernable accents. The heavier four or more parted reels of the Competition variety might be about 84 to 96 B.P.M. and are generally a bit more pointed, yet should still have relaxed clear execution (seldom happens in bands even at the highest level). Download The Tune Notation. Click to download the tune notation for High Road To Linton. Listen To Bill's Audio Instruction. (Note: If you are using Internet Explorer click twice on the triangle.) Watch Bill's Video Instruction. High Road To Linton Return from High Road To Linton back to Bagpipe Tunes	Quick Page Navigation Lesson Notes Audio–High Road To Linton Video–High Road To Linton Tune Comments BAGPIPE TUTORIALS Beginners Bagpipe Tutorials Advanced Bagpipe Tutorials Piobaireached Technique Tutorials 115 Piobaireached Tutorials
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