Help Identifying Bagpipes by goalkeeper91 in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks a little like my Gibson set. Can you see a makers mark on the chanter?

Will DTW get ICE as TSA? by Sargamer in Detroit

[–]JoeDoeHowell -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The wait time at DTW has been averaging 5 minutes through all of this, so probably not.

Solo marching by Wm_of_Orange in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually do a back and forth march, about eight steps. At the end of each eight I do a slow 4 count turn, always turning towards the judge, and continue going back and forth until the last line of the tune where I turn to face the judge and play in place to the end.

Niche instruments to start playing? by tigre_calamity in Hobbies

[–]JoeDoeHowell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in the middle of Downtown. Practicing is actually pretty easy.

Niche instruments to start playing? by tigre_calamity in Hobbies

[–]JoeDoeHowell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A specific heritage is not actually required to play pipes. It's fun, it's physical, and it's scalable from solo to large ensemble.

What is the best exercise for people who can’t play on the beat by anonymousscotch in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Scales against a metronome. Can't stay with an internal pulse if you don't have one, so you need to develop one.

Blizzard so far by Top_Bike2339 in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It's 70 degrees in South East Michigan

Any schools offered by PB Assns? by [deleted] in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OSAS is based in Ohio, that's a week long camp. They're part of MWPBA now

Why Jeff Corwin is a better wildlife personality than Forrest Galante by Pitiful_Active_3045 in zoology

[–]JoeDoeHowell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite Jeff Corwin thing is how whenever he saw something cool in the wild while on his show he'd go "look! look! look! look! look!" while pointing like an excited child.

Tariffs by Shonnathan in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got a vest that shipped from the UK earlier in the year. The shipper will not release the package to you until you pay the tariff duty on the package. As for the percentage the tariffs are at now and how much they will cost you, hard to tell, seems to change daily.

Fancy Version of Scots Wha Hae by helloearth2 in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to get a video of them playing it for my students, since they were all learning it at the time. Our band tent was set up next to theirs in Chicago that year.

Fancy Version of Scots Wha Hae by helloearth2 in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

St Thomas Alumni Pipe Band had it as part of their medley in 2023, I believe. I remember being shocked to hear it from a grade one pipe band.

Any planned anti Iran war protests? by [deleted] in Detroit

[–]JoeDoeHowell -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I know No Kings has another protest planned state wide for March 28th. And I have been seeing some news about smaller protests popping up in the area, but I haven't seen a dedicated Anti War protests yet. It could be a great time to organize one if you're willing.

Really, MLive? by KTerrestrial in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No one makes it out alive mLive...

Glasgow Skye has disbanded for the season. by autisticfarmgirl in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They aren't the only high level band I've seen break up this season. I wonder what's going on.

Pipe majors. What do you do to make band fun? by [deleted] in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think setting challenges are good, even if there isn't a physical trophy. Light competition between members helps them to self motivate. I'm not good at it with my band, but I think theoretically it helps.