NPU Video Prewiews???

[Brian Lee]

So I've gone and ordered the NPU piping videos (1 & 2) but have yet to find a good description of what's actually IN them! I've heard everyone say "Just get them both!" and so I did, but until they arrive, does anyone have a better description than video 1 is basic stuff, and video 2 is slightly less basic stuff???

Thanks!

B~

[Ailin]

I have #1. I like it well enough that I certainly will order #2 soon. #1 has the basics such as the parts of the uilleann set, gripping, basic troubleshooting,etc., and then goes into scales and a simple tune. Each succeeding section introduces new tunes utilizing more techniques, re: Raglan Road/cutting, Maggie In The Woods/2nd octave, Rambling Pitchfork and Garret Barry's/rolls, Heather Breeze/triplets. Each of these sections clearly explain and demonstrate at a learnable pace with a good clear view of how the tune and technique are being played. At the end of the tape are 7 additional tunes: Humours of Whiskey, Ward's Jig, Peter Street, Honeymoon Reel, The Stack of Wheat, An Ghaoth Aneas, & Off To California. All the tunes' notation are included in a booklet inside. The tape is very well done by pipers Gay McKeon and Nollaig MacCarthaigh.

Hope this helps! Good luck with your piping!
Ailin

[Patrick D'Arcy]

Hi Brian,

Learn everything on these tapes and attend classes/tionóil whenever you can and you'll be in great shape. Learn the tapes systematically, one section at a time and be patient with your progress things will happen if you keep up the practice.

Patrick.

[boyd]

Brian
I agree with the advice so far.
The three NPU videos are great if you can't get hold of a regular teacher....and maybe even if you can.
Also quite good is the Seán Potts CD-ROM
[see madfortrad.com]

Boyd
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