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Rhythmic Fingerwork: Instruction in Technique for the Highland Bagpipe
There is no piping instruction book quite like this one, where you are encouraged and taught how to improve your music by focusing on your technique. Here in a nutshell is what Rhythmic Fingerwork can offer
141 exercises covering all light music technique.
Detailed instruction on how to play and practise each exercise.
Audio CD demonstrating all exercises.
A practical philosophy to help you understand grace-noting.
Suitable for all levels except complete beginners, Rhythmic Fingerwork has gone through 5 printings since its release in 1998 and continues to draw raves for it common-sense approach to the difficult technique of the Highland bagpipe. In addition to being a great self-study tool, it is also a great practical tool for teachers and teaching programs.
141 exercises covering all light music technique.
Detailed instruction on how to play and practise each exercise.
Audio CD demonstrating all exercises.
A practical philosophy to help you understand grace-noting.
Suitable for all levels except complete beginners, Rhythmic Fingerwork has gone through 5 printings since its release in 1998 and continues to draw raves for it common-sense approach to the difficult technique of the Highland bagpipe. In addition to being a great self-study tool, it is also a great practical tool for teachers and teaching programs.
82 pages, Ring-bound
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February 10, 2026
McGillivray delivers. Nobody wants to practice exercises, but if you do these, they will make you a better piper. An essential resource!
December 11, 2024
Fantastic and fun exercises.
Pretty hard but very worth it.
Pretty hard but very worth it.
December 14, 2020
Along with other instructors I know, I refer to this as "The Bible".
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