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by Pipewort
Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: If you were stranded on a deserted island...
Replies: 20
Views: 4087

We have a debate thougth - interesting.

Second shot.

All Neill Mullighan CD's.

Pwt
by Pipewort
Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:56 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Uilleann Wiki
Replies: 7
Views: 1120

That seems an excelent idea, and one that should be followed up by any one who contributes to all the other forae(?) (sic). Keeping the knowledge base together in such a way can only help us all. Having said that, I guess it depends on how it works out. But in my brief time on the Forum 'Spore' - I ...
by Pipewort
Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:48 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: If you were stranded on a deserted island...
Replies: 20
Views: 4087

Could we not have eight CD's, as they are 'Records'... and if we could only take one..... Mick O' Brien - May Morning Dew. Jimmy O'Brien Moran - Sean Reid's Favourite. Seamus Ennis - Return From Fingal. Tommy Keane - The Piper's Apron. Brian MacNamara - A Piper's Dream. Planxty - Words And Music. Wi...
by Pipewort
Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:21 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: leaking little #&%(^@$*%
Replies: 17
Views: 2937

Leaks

I would suggest testing the components of the pipes in units, separately - one or all may be at fault, so... Test 1. Bellows, leather and clack valve 2. Bag, and non-return valve 3. Bag/bellows connection. 4. Other components (drones/regs etc) added in one after the other, and testing for leaks befo...
by Pipewort
Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:51 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: tune ornamentation
Replies: 61
Views: 25355

The Morning Thrush - Brian McNamara

I hope this will be of interest. I am on the margins - of competence as well as being close to tuition. I SlowDowner'd Brian McNamara's version of this tune. I really like how he plays it; and want to get there myself. It prompted my question of how to get the .a in the .f.g.a triplet on the main pa...
by Pipewort
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:02 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: .f.g.a Triplet
Replies: 9
Views: 1012

.f.g.a triplet

My thanks for the solutions.

Pipewort
by Pipewort
Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:58 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: .f.g.a Triplet
Replies: 9
Views: 1012

.f.g.a Triplet

Correction! In the exitement of posting my first message, I am, of course, having trouble with the .f.g.a triplet and not the g.f.a as in my first attempt.

I have at least cracked the system.

Pipewort
by Pipewort
Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:54 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: .g.f.a triplet
Replies: 0
Views: 449

.g.f.a triplet

I seem to be doing ok with most triplets, but struggle hitting the .a in the octave in this element. Advice please guys.

Thanks.

Pipewort