Hey John, thanks for the finger tips in the low A and E holes. The rest of my hands come down then naturally placed on the holes with a minimum of wrist flex. I actually made it up and down the scale on one breath -- almost cleanly
The book shows this in the picture but they didn't "point it out" in writing and I missed this "little" detail.

On pressure, I need to get my hand skin in better shape for the light touch. They are kind of rough and dry from getting the outside ready for winter. Thankfully the Delron this PC is made from, is impervious to Shea nut butter.

I do have a local pipe guru, Suzanne Lumb Kemp (Aden) with the "Mac-Tire of Skye Pipes and Drums" who has offered to help if I need it. You saved me a trip across town.