3 Ways to prolong the life of your bagpipe reed and when to break in a new pipe chanter reed

Join me as I walk through selecting a brand new pipe chanter reed to break in. I'll show you exactly how to break in a bagpipe reed that is initially too hard to blow, in less than 30 minutes! In addition to learning my 3 ways I prolong the life of my pipe chanter reed I'll also share the 3 warning signs to look for that indicate your reed is nearing the end of its lifespan - even if it still sounds in tune. Not sure if your current bagpipe reed is already toast? Look for my two indicators of a garbage pipe chanter reed. Stick around for the bonus to see my 3 step drone tunning demo in action!

Happy piping :)

0:00 Introduction
0:01 3 ways to prolong your reed's life!
0:33 3 warning signs your reed is nearing the end
2:32 Tip #1 prolong your Reed
3:12 pipe insulator protects your chanter
11:07 Low G growls? Toss your reed!
14:42 Mark your reeds with numbers
17:21 #2 way to Prolong your reed
19:18 Demo After reed pinch
20:07 Lower your reed to sharpen the tone
22:26 If the reed is hard after 3 sessions lick away!
28:02 Demo: Drone tuning
28:47 Remember! Play a bit of a tune.
31:21 you can get a brand new reed

[BruceKort]

your content is matching my steps perfectly! for your info i started in a band and have a tutor now but still watching your videos daily!

[nature]

This was very helpful. Thank you. I love your videos.

[deatonde]

Did you try using a rubber band? Would that make it easier?

[markwatson]

Please please could we have a flowers of the forest workshop👍

[Time_Lord_Council]

The old reed growl almost sounds like flutter tonguing. If piping involved articulation like more common non-Celtic instruments, that would be really impressive. It is concerning from a chanter though.

[joannedenison]

I want to buy your ebook of sheet music? can you send me a link to that on etsy or ebay? thanks

[Epicgaming-enbb]

Yes I accidentally hit my reed and dented it when putting in the top part of the chanter