Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

497 - Why Posture Is More Important Than Bag Size (Dojo U Q&A Session)

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Getting your setup right isn’t about endlessly changing gear – it’s about understanding what actually affects your sound and comfort.

This week on Dojo U's Friday Strike-In, Andrew and Carl answer students' burning piping questions, covering everything from bag choice and posture to competition judging and drone reed lifespan.

Here’s what we cover this week:

  • 00:00 – Bag Size & Posture: Does bag size affect blowing and squeezing cadence?
  • 04:41 – Hide vs Synthetic Bags: Tone differences and installation methods
  • 12:00 – Tying In Bags: Timing and humidity considerations
  • 15:40 – Competition Judging: When does judging end in Piobaireachd?
  • 19:10 – Blair Chanter & Ergo 2 Review
  • 20:45 – High G Problems: Why it starts sharp and carving the High A hole
  • 29:00 – Time Guru Metronome App Review
  • 32:30 – Tenor Midsections: Does mixing them up matter?
  • 35:00 – Tuning Game Updates & Learning Tips
  • 37:30 – Drone Reed Maintenance: When to replace synthetic reeds
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