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14th January 09, 04:42 AM
#1
 Originally Posted by beloitpiper
I'm glad you took our advice (it was a group effort) and you're getting proper training. Best of luck!
...but where to get lessons in Wisconsin?
Have played woodwind instruments since I was a kid, but not reciently.
Last time was a few years back with an american legion marching band in Oconomowoc. Background with Clairinets and Sax's. would that be a leg up?
Bart
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14th January 09, 06:42 AM
#2
 Originally Posted by Bart_In_A_Kilt
Have played woodwind instruments since I was a kid, but not reciently. Last time was a few years back with an american legion marching band in Oconomowoc. Background with Clairinets and Sax's. would that be a leg up? Bart
It will help in that you can read the treble clef notes and rhythms. Fingerings are kind of like those of the recorder, but different enough that your fingers won't get confused. You don't have to worry about key signatures, transpositions, register breaks or any of that junk. (There are plenty of other technical things to keep your mind occupied, however!)
I'd call funeral homes, Presbyterian/Episcopal churches, and wedding planners in your area to find a local 'piper who could get you started on the chanter. There's also probably someone reading this post who lives close enough to help you. Keep us posted on your progress.
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
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14th January 09, 07:10 AM
#3
Congrats on your first lesson!
I'm excited for my first which will be this Saturday. Report to follow!
It don't mean a thing, if you aint got that swing!!
'S Rioghal Mo Dhream - a child of the mist
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14th January 09, 08:57 AM
#4
 Originally Posted by Bart_In_A_Kilt
...but where to get lessons in Wisconsin?
Bart
I know that there is a piper in the student body at Nashotah House, I don't know that she's connected in the area and will be graduating in May. To my untrained ear, she sounded good.
I would check with the owners of The Pub in Oconomowoc. They've got musicians in there regularly. (I also noticed a waiter there wearing a kilt.)
Check for pipe bands in Waukesha and Milwaukee. You should be able to come up with a connection.
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14th January 09, 12:20 PM
#5
Congratulations on your first (of many I'm sure) lessons. I'd like to learn to play the pipes too, but since I haven't shown much promise in the music area thus far in my life I'm not so sure that the pipes would be a good choice.
His Exalted Highness Duke Standard the Pertinacious of Chalmondley by St Peasoup
Member Order of the Dandelion
Per Electum - Non consanguinitam
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14th January 09, 12:41 PM
#6
Great to hear!
I'm interested to hear about over our next pint. I guess that will be Friday...!
Happy piping!
Thunderbolt
Friends don't let friends be dandies.
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14th January 09, 03:56 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by Bart_In_A_Kilt
...but where to get lessons in Wisconsin?
Shamrock Color Guard Pipes and Drums in Milwaukee.
http://sccgpd.com/
They're an amazing band, but more importantly, they like to have fun. A lot of bands in the Milwaukee area play, then scatter, but the SCCGPD will hang around for a few drinks and friendship. They're a great group and provide free lessons.
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