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Re: Beginners and Instructors

Author:
Bob Watt

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Date Posted: 15:30:56 05/21/03 Wed
In reply to: Scot Kortegaard 's message, "Beginners and Instructors" on 01:14:08 05/21/03 Wed

You are quite right to suggest that learners like myself should seek out an instructor for this very complicated instrument.

I struggled at my golf game for years before I got instruction. I am really pleased with the results and the money was a good investment.

If i'm going to do something for the rest of my life, why not do it right?

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Mike Miller
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Date Posted: 16:02:21 05/21/03 Wed

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You really can not learn to play the
>bagpipe properly without one!
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Until I started looking at these forums and News Groups, I had no idea there were so many out there trying to learn with out an instructor. I have met some people trying to learn on their own and really suggested that they get instruction, but often get the response, " I play violin, so I know how to play an instrument, There are only nine notes, I think I can handle it." Almost as though I insulted the person.

It is a shame , because there are some strictly bagpipe things and there are probably some things in other instruments that you don't need to concern yourself with on the pipes. Similar thing for Drummers. " I played a kit drum in a garage country band when I lived in Texas"

IT is a shame because, not only are these people not being realistic, but they are not exposing themselves to what can be accomplished on bagpipes or highland snare drums. I give them full support in trying but when some one suggests lessons, it is advice that is not meant as an insult, it is meant to be helpful.

I have been playing many years, not well , but many years. I still enjoy helpful tips from the many more proficient than myself.

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