Articles written by Chris Apps

The Importance of Hemping

That Elusive High A

Breaking in a New Reed

The Pros and Cons of Online Lessons

Drone Reed Stability

The Myth About Strong Reeds

Dealing With A Sharp High G

Playing your Bagpipes outside in cold weather

The Benefits of Using a Mandrel

Which style of chanter reed is the better choice?

Watch Your Mouth

Fix a skirling on E

The Effect of Moisture on your Bagpipe Reed

What is causing the flat high G?

Extending the Life of a Chanter Reed

Tips for Quick Chanter Tuning

What are you doing to that reed?! Forget those whacky reed handling tips

Oversqueezyitis

Every reed problem has an explanation