Stop Crossing Noises (Catches) on the Bagpipes | Free Exercises with Clasp-winner Jim McGillivray скачать в хорошем качестве

Stop Crossing Noises (Catches) on the Bagpipes | Free Exercises with Clasp-winner Jim McGillivray

Eliminate crossing noises (catches) and clean up your bagpipe fingering with Gold Medallist and Clasp winner Jim McGillivray. In this episode of The Pipe Box, Jim explains exactly why crossing noises occur — and shows you precise, practical methods to eliminate them. Crossing noises are unintended, momentary extra sounds that happen when transitioning between notes. Because the chanter is a closed system, even slight timing differences between fingers can briefly produce an intermediate pitch or harmonic. Jim demonstrates how to fix the most common problem crossings, including: • G to D • Low A to C • E to High A • Transitions across the “break” between hands You’ll learn how skilled pipers prevent catches using: • Precise finger timing control • Minimal, efficient finger lift • Proper use of grace notes • Relaxed hand position • Structured, targeted crossing drills 🎵 Free Crossing Noises Exercises Download the free play-along exercises: 👉 https://pipetunes.ca/note-change-and-... 📚 Go Deeper – Rhythmic Fingerwork Develop speed, precision, and embellishment mastery with Jim’s book Rhythmic Fingerwork: 👉 https://bit.ly/RhythmicFingerwork ✅ Subscribe to The Pipe Box Expert Highland bagpipe instruction on technique, embellishments, and classic repertoire. Subscribing helps serious piping instruction reach more players worldwide. Let us know in the comments where you’re tuning in from. 💬 Questions or feedback? Drop us a line in the comments, join us on Facebook (  / pipetunes  ) or email us at info@pipetunes.ca. The only Clasp-winning Gold Medallist making elite solo piping instruction freely available to everyone, with no paywalls. #Bagpipes #BagpipeLessons #BagpipeTechnique #HighlandBagpipes #CrossingNoises #PipingPractice #ThePipeBox #JimMcGillivray