TIPS Flashcards
1
Q
The quickest way to learn to read music
A
Write down each tune as I learn it.
2
Q
How should the chanter be held
A
Firmly but not tightly
3
Q
Fingers should be moved with this and never be in a state of tension
A
Precision
4
Q
Practice
A
Slowly
5
Q
If you make an error in a tune or a scale start again from the note BEFORE the mistake.
A
There is no need to go over the part you played satisfactorally
6
Q
The two types of Reeds
A
Plastic and Cane
7
Q
Requires no ‘blowing in’ and will last much longer than cane
A
Plastic reed
8
Q
As moisture penetrates this reed type it will be harder to blow
A
Cane
9
Q
Where to grip a reed when removing it from a chanter
A
on the staple - the lowest part
10
Q
The metal part of the reed
A
Staple
