Understanding Bagpipe Chanter Reeds: How to Select & Adjust Reeds for a World Class Bagpipe Tone
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Today, we're diving into the world of pipe chanter reeds and the essential tool every piper needs: The Piper's Ultimate Reed Poker. If you want to achieve a bright, clear, and stable bagpipe sound, this is the video for you.
We'll explore the importance of pipe chanter reeds and how they impact your bagpipe sound. I'll show you how to choose a good reed, break it in properly, and make adjustments to make it easier to play.
What happens when your reed becomes too easy or starts to make unwanted sounds? That's where The Piper's Ultimate Reed Poker comes in. This incredible tool works like magic to open up your reed from the inside, bringing back its clear sound and stability. It's the ultimate solution to save your reeds and ensure a consistent, high-quality bagpipe sound.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
01:11 - Understanding Bagpipe Sound: Drones & Chanter
02:15 - The Importance of Chanter Reeds
02:30 - Chanter Reed Construction & Influences
03:00 - Manage the moisture in your reeds with the Tone Protector Chanter Cap & Reed Case
04:33 - Selecting and Testing Chanter Reeds
05:19 - Adjusting Reed Strength with an Elastic Bridle
07:45 - Fixing Reeds That Are Too Easy
08:40 - Introduction to the Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker
09:50 - Demonstration: Reviving a Reed with the Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker
13:30 - Sharing Feedback from Happy Piper’s Ultimate Reed Poker Users
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14:34 - Check out the Reed Poker at BagpipeLessons.com/poker
15:15 - Wrap-up & Thank You!
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I've always had plenty of trouble with my reeds, even now I'm still learning, but I'm glad I saved all of my old ones that I thought were no good, I have new ones that I haven't tried yet, I haven't done anything to them, but I will try to resurrect my old ones and learn more before doing anything to my new ones.
I'd recommend you get all of those reeds in a Tone Protector Reed Case for a few days to stabilize the humidity in the cane - some of those that were no good might just be GREAT. Link: bagpipelessons.com/products/tone-protector
These videos are priceless for a lone piper like me. My biggest hurdle is setup and maintenance on my own. Thank you so much. Also... your reed poker has made my life a lot easier. Worth every penny.
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Haven't purchased a new reed in a long time using your ultimate reed poker..thanks!!!
Fantastic! Are you also using my Tone Protector Chanter Cap? That will really help your reed sound good and last a long time. www.ToneProtector.com
The elastic bridle is mentioned in The College of Pipings Book Two (The red one) on page 42 in 1971 🙂
Amazing find. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the video. Sweet crisp crunluaths in the opening
Glad you enjoyed it!
The elastic band may have initially been introduced by the McAllister brothers of Shotts & Dikehead Caledonian PB back in the 1970s .. .. i remember my PM using this method then on my wooden Sinclair chanter 🎶🎼🎵
Thanks for sharing that historical tidbit about the McAllister brothers and the elastic band method! That makes sense since their reeds were notoriously hard to break in. Thank goodness those days are behind us. Happy piping! 🎶
Thank you for this!! You're a real inspiration to me!
Thank you for the message. I'm glad to hear it!
This is a wonderful resource.
Thank you!
The claim that the tone protector eliminates all issues with a reed , is a bold statement to make. Nonetheless, I respect your product and may give it a go.
Don't take my word for it... some of the best pipers in the world trust the Tone Protector to be part of their winning sound. Callum Beaumont has FOUR in his pipe case. www.pipesdrums.com/article/starbox-callum-beaumont-lists-every-single-thing-in-his-pipe-case/
10:28 How do I do the reeds?? Just like her, it's better for science to play without a drone.
Do you leave the bridle in place after you’re done playing?
Great question! Yes, if the reed sounds good and feels good with the bridle in place, I leave it there! If the reed gets too easy, I'll adjust the bridle accordingly.