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Ideas
For folks learning to Great Highland Bagpipe ... begin to explore listening to tunes in all 4 College of Piping Tutors, especially the four Piobaireachds in the final, yellow, Vol. 4 Tutor, one good version of which only, played by PM Gavin Stoddart, - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mrSdRPVY0A - is posted here on this WUaS Bagpipe Tutorials' page, as well as on the new Piobaireachd page - http://worlduniversity.wikia.com/wiki/Pibroch,_Piobaireachd_or_Ceòl_Mór - presently.

Bagpipe Degrees
BMus in Folk and Traditional Music at Newcastle University, UK. http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/w340/courseoverview/

BA (Scottish Music) with Honours at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - http://www.rsamd.ac.uk/undergraduate/sm/ - (Formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) in collaboration with the National Piping Centre. Glasgow, Scotland: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania

Bagpipe Sheet Music for Printing
Anderson, Ross. 2010. Ross's Music Page. (Free sheet music here, with much else online about Scots, Irish and Northumbrian traditions of music, pipes and many other instruments). Cambridge, Britain: University of Cambridge.

David Glen's Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music. 2013. David Glen's Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music. ceolsean.net/content/Dglen/Dglen_TOC.html.

Free sheet music from Scotland. 2012. Free sheet music from Scotland. Scotland.

McGillivray, Jim. 2012. pipetunes.ca - Sheet Music on Demand from McGillivray Piping. Canada: pipetunes.ca.

Pachelbel Canon for 4 pipers. 2012. Canon for 4 pipers. (See 'Pachelbel Canon in D' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykGNSi0DHlA). callingthetune.co.uk.

Patrick McLaurin Tune Database Search. 2012. http://www.patrickmclaurin.com/tunedatabase/final.php.

Pipe Tune Search. 2012. http://www.pipetunesearch.org/.

Robertson, Bill. 2012. Bagpipe Tutorials. Auckland, New Zealand: Bagpipe Tutorials.

Publish my article in a WUaS academic journal in this subject
Open Journal Systems. 2012. Open Journal Systems. Public Knowledge Project.

(WUaS's wiki, information technologies and criteria for this - informed by the WUaS academic journal subject matter - are developing, since you can already publish your article at http://www.academia.edu).

Select Bibliographies
Anderson, Ross. 2010. Ross's Music Page. (Items of interest to pipers). Cambridge, Britain: University of Cambridge.

Select Blogs
Captains Corner Blog Log. 2012. Captains Corner Blog Log.

Wallace, Robert. 2010. PT Editor - The Piping Times Editor's Blog. (This blog is updated weekly or more often. Usually it consists of piping related chat and comment which, for some reason, I cannot get into the main magazine, the Piping Times). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Select Book Groups, Study Groups, Musical Groups, etc.
Begin a Google + Hangout: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108179352492243955816/posts

Calendar: https://www.google.com/calendar/

Select Books
Campbell, Archibald. 1948. The Kilberry Book of Ceol Mor. Glasgow, Scotland: The Piobaireachd Society.

Celtworks. 2013. Music Books - Piping. celtworks.com/musicbooks_piping.

Davidson, Lindsay. 2011. [‎http://www.lindsaydavidson.co.uk/onteachingbagpipesshort.pdf On Teaching Bagpipes]. (Further resources here: http://lindsaydavidson.co.uk/) lindsaydavidson.co.uk.

Duncan, Gordon. Gordon Duncan's Tunes. (http://www.avonleacommunications.com/PDF/gordon.index.pdf).

Grey, Michael. 2012. Michael Grey's Book 5 of Highland Bagpipe Music: Music for Everyone. (Compositions with free sheet music - http://www.dunaber.com/2012/01/23/its-free-michael-grey-book-5-music-for-everyone/). Dunaber.com.

List of bagpipe books. 2012. List of bagpipe books. Wikipedia.

MacFadyen, John. 1966. Bagpipe Music. Glasgow, Scotland: Bayley & Ferguson Ltd.

MacFadyen, John. 1973. John MacFadyen's Second Collection of Bagpipe Music. Glasgow, Scotland: Bayley & Ferguson Ltd.

McGillivray, Jim. 1998. Rhythmic Fingerwork: Introduction in Technique for the Highland Bagpipe - A collection of 141 exercises for the practice chanter appropriate for pipers of all levels. ((Exercise Book & CD. The exercises can be heard on the CD, so that the student can gauge their performance. The book is also conveniently spiral bound). Canada: jimmcg@piping.on.ca.

MacLeod, Donald. 2013. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/pipe-major-donald-macleods-collection-of-music-for-the-bagpipe-book-3/oclc/21683363 Pipe Major Donald Macleod's collection of music for the bagpipe. Book 3.]. worldcat.org/title/pipe-major-donald-macleods-collection-of-music-for-the-bagpipe-book-3/oclc/21683363.

Pekaar, Robert (compiler). 2003. An Encyclopedia of Tunes for the Great Highland Bagpipe. (5th ed.). (http://www.patrickmclaurin.com/tunedatabase/). London, Ontario, Canada: Scott's Highland Services Ltd.

Scots Guards. 1954. Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music. (5th ed). London, UK: Paterson's Publicationns.

Thomson, Alex and Gordon Ogilvie. 2010. The Highland Piping Society off Canterbury: Jubilee History 1960-2010. Christchurch, New Zealand: Highland Piping Society of Canterbury.

Tidswell, Brett. 2010. The Complete Pipers Handbook. Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Select Calendars for Events in this Subject
Scottish Highland Games. 2013. Scottish Highland Games - Chronologically. Scotland: albagames.co.uk.

Select Channels
The Music of Gordon Duncan by Gary West. 2013. The Music of Gordon Duncan by Gary West. Edinburgh Scotland: Youtube.com.

Select Communities, Email lists, etc.
(See also editable World University and School's 'You at World University' page: http://worlduniversity.wikia.com/wiki/You_at_World_University).

Select Competitions
Argyllshire Gathering, Oban - http://www.obangames.com/PipingTrust.htm

The Bratach Gorm (Highland Society of London Competition) - http://www.scottishpipingsocietyoflondon.com/

The Dan Reid Memorial (San Francisco) - http://www.drdanreidmemorial.com/

Donald MacDonald Quaich (Skye) - http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/259/donald-macdonald-quaich--25th-anniversary-competition

Donald MacLeod Memorial Piping Competition (Stornoway, Isle of Lewis) http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/2008/04/02/donald-macleod-memorial-piping-competition/p

Glenfiddich Piping Championship - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenfiddich_Piping_and_Fiddle_Championships

The Homecoming Gathering (Edinburgh) - http://www.edinburghgathering.com/

The Metro Cup (NY) - http://www.themetrocup.com/

Northern Meeting, Inverness - http://www.northern-meeting.org/history.shtml

Piping Live! Masters (Glasgow) - http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/2010/03/26/piping-live-masters-solo-piping-competition-glenfiddich-qualifier/

Uist & Barra Piping Competition - http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/2008/02/27/draw-for-the-uist-and-barra-competition/

Scots Guards Knockout Competitions - http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/2011/04/04/scots-guards-knockout-competition-latest-result/

Scottish Pipers Association Knockout - http://www.scottishpipersassociation.co.uk/DMacLeod.html

Silver Chanter Dunvegan Medal - http://www.dunvegancastle.com/content/default.asp?page=s25_4

Select Conversations / Dialogues / Idea Competitions
West, Gary, Susan MacLeod, Fiona MacLeod, John Wilson and Iain MacDonald. 2012. Talk about the Life of Donald MacLeod (1). ("Introduced by piper and BBC presenter, Gary West - a discussion about the life and works of the master piper, teacher and composer, Donald MacLeod. Special guests are Susan MacLeod, and Fiona MacLeod (Donald's daughters), John Wilson and Iain MacDonald"). Piping Live.

West, Gary, Susan MacLeod, Fiona MacLeod, John Wilson and Iain MacDonald. 2012. [63N0_wD4G3M Talk about the Life of Donald MacLeod (2)]. ("Introduced by piper and BBC presenter, Gary West - a discussion about the life and works of the master piper, teacher and composer, Donald MacLeod. Special guests are Susan MacLeod, and Fiona MacLeod (Donald's daughters), John Wilson and Iain MacDonald"). Piping Live.

Select Databases
Patrick McLaurin Tune Database Search. 2012. http://www.patrickmclaurin.com/tunedatabase/final.php.

Pekaar, Robert (compiler). 2011. An Encyclopedia of Tunes for the Great Highland Bagpipe - online version. (presented online by Patrick McLaurin). patrickmclaurin.com.

David Glen's Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music. 2013. David Glen's Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music. ceolsean.net/content/Dglen/Dglen_TOC.html.

Pipe Tune Search. 2012. http://www.pipetunesearch.org/.

Robertson, Bill. 2012. Bagpipe Tutorials. Auckland, New Zealand: Bagpipe Tutorials.

World University and School Database of Great Highland Bagpipe Tunes

Marches

Miss Elspeth Campbell

MacDougall, Lorne. 2007. Lorient 2007 - Miss Elspeth﻿ Campbell. Chris Eyre Youtube channel.

MacGregor, Ian. 2012. Miss Elspeth Campbell - Dram 45 - practice chanter. Ian MacGregor Youtube channel.

MacGregor, Ian. Miss Elspeth Campbell,Arniston castle, Broadford Bay - Bathgate 2012. Ian MacGregor Youtube channel.

Lee, Coline. 2013. BCPA: Colin Lee, Pro Piping MSR, 2013 Annual gathering. 6 - 8 minute mark). BC Pipers Youtube channel.

Shaw, Elizabeth. 2011. Winter Storm 2011 - Elizabeth Shaw MSR. (Drumming competition - piper playing Miss Elspeth Campbell faster than above). Liz Shawzee Youtube channel.

Strathspeys

Susan MacLeod

Field Marshal Montgomery. 2010. Field Marshal Montgomery at Belfast. (00:00 March: Pipe Major Thomas MacAllister (Links of Forth) 03:14 Strathspey: Susan MacLeod 04:16 Reel: Charlie's Welcome). Drone Chorus Youtube Channel.

Lee, Jack. Drums - Tutor's Recital Part 05 - with Jack Lee on pipes. (Simon Fraser University Pipe Band - M, Susan MacLeod at 3:35 - S, Fiona MacLeod at 4:40 - R, John Morrison, Assynt House at 5:25 - R)

McCallaum, Willie. 2011. [Willie McCallum - Invermark 2011 - Strathspeys and Reels - 'Susan MacLeod' 'Dora MacLeod' 'The Grey Bob' and 'John McKechnie's Big Reel' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji1VOl6-8Bo

McCallaum, Willie. Bagpipes Susan Macleod played by Willie Mccallum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCAaHHFzcTQ

Susan MacLeod. 2009. Bagpipe Chanter - Strathspey - Susan MacLeod. (Practice chanter). iesfPiper Youtube channel.

Reels

Mrs MacPherson of Inveran

Mrs MacPherson of Inveran for Guido - practice chanter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxLlfN0PqRk

Strathclyde Police - British Pipe Band Championships 2008 - 4: 30 minute mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpVPJmm_d70

MacLeod, Murdo. John MacMillan of Barra, The Shepherds Crook, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran 3 minute mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4UORaMX8qk

March

P/M Tom MacAllister / Links of Forth

Field Marshal Montgomery. 2010. Field Marshal Montgomery at Belfast. (00:00 March: Pipe Major Thomas MacAllister (Links of Forth) 03:14 Strathspey: Susan MacLeod 04:16 Reel: Charlie's Welcome). Drone Chorus Youtube Channel.

Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia. 2013. Sunny debut for revamped Shotts at Bathgate. (March: The Links of Forth (Pipe Major Thomas MacAllister) (traditional), Strathspey: Atholl Cummers (traditional), Reel: MacAllister's Dirk (traditional)). Drone Chorus Youtube Channel.

Vale of Atholl Pipe Band. 2012. Vale of Atholl Pipe Band: 2012 British Championships, Annan. (March: Links of Forth, Strathspey: Caber Feidh Reel: Loch Carron [composed by D C Mather, 1870 - 1943]). Drone Chorus Youtube Channel.

Strathspey

Dora MacLeod

Willie McCallum - Invermark 2011 - Strathspeys and Reels - 'Susan MacLeod' 'Dora MacLeod' 'The Grey Bob' and 'John McKechnie's Big Reel' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji1VOl6-8Bo

Reel

John Morrison, Assynt House

John Morrison, Assynt House - practice chanter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlPAa3En_3c

Drums - Tutor's Recital Part 05 - with Jack Lee on pipes Simon Fraser University Pipe Band - M, Susan MacLeod at 3:35 - S, Fiona MacLeod at 4:40 - R, John Morrison, Assynt House at 5:25 - R http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peehNNHMswM

Simon Fraser University - MSR Worlds 2009 March: Highland Wedding Strathspey: Blair Drummond Reel: John Morrison of Assynt House at 4:00 - R http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZgOqgRLqM

John Morrison of Assynt House played by Inveraray and District Pipe Band. Played as part of the band's medley set 2012. I especially like the clever way they made the previous tune into a slow air which flowed into the reel very well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axpHbdCegUE

March

Argyllshire Gathering

Scottish Power Pipe Band. 2011. Scottish Power Pipe Band at Gourock 2011. (The march is The Argyllshire Gathering, the strathspey is Cameronian Rant, and the reel is Pretty Marion). Drone Chorus Youtube Channel.

Strathspey

Cabar Feidh

Vale of Atholl Pipe Band. 2012. Vale of Atholl Pipe Band: 2012 British Championships, Annan. (March: Links of Forth, Strathspey: Caber Feidh Reel: Loch Carron [composed by D C Mather, 1870 - 1943]). Drone Chorus Youtube Channel.

Reel

MacAllister's Dirk

Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia. 2013. Sunny debut for revamped Shotts at Bathgate. (March: The Links of Forth (Pipe Major Thomas MacAllister) (traditional), Strathspey: Atholl Cummers (traditional), Reel: MacAllister's Dirk (traditional)). Drone Chorus Youtube Channel.

Select Films
Just For Gordon. 2012. Just For Gordon / Dha Gordon a-mhain - BBC Alba. Scotland: BBC Alba.

King, Patrick (dir.). 2002. When the Pipers Play. (narrated by Tom Conti, Charlton Heston, songs by Isla St Clair; features top pipers Angus MacColl, Alasdair Gillies, Willie MacCallum, Michael Cusack and Gordon Walker. The DVD and CD are produced by Highland Classics; 3rd part of the "Instruments of War" trilogy of films). Scotland: Highland Classics.

McDonald, John. 2008. On the Day: The Story of the Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band. (83 mins - Feature Documentary). Glasgow, Scotland: Etymotic Research.

Select Forums, Spaces, etc.
Bob Dunsire Bagpipe Forums. 2011. Bob Dunsire Bagpipe Forums. forums.bobdunsire.com.

Select Interviews
Duncan, Ian and Veronica Hartwich (Interviewer). 2012. Ian Duncan. Glasgow, Scotland: thepipingcentre.co.uk/museum-heritage/noting-the-tradition/interviews/ian-duncan/.

Duncan, Ian. 2012. Ian Duncan - Episode 46. Millstead, Burrelton, Perthshire, Scotland: piperspersuasion.com/ian-duncan-2/.

Fletcher, Rose. 2010. Rose Fletcher. (Episode 3 - In the third interview of our series, Pipers’ Persuasion travelled to the Manchester area to see England’s godmother of piping, Rose Fletcher. Now in her mid-90s, Rose has dedicated her life towards promoting the art of piping in the north west of England, developing little or no interest in the music in that part of the country into a healthy, burgeoning community of piping and pipe band people). Manchester, England: piperspersuasion.com.

Henderson, Faye. 2012. Interview: Faye Henderson, first female in 20 years to compete in the Glenfiddich Piping Championships. October 27. Edinburgh, Scotland: The Scotsman.

MacLellan, Angus J. 2010. Angus J MacLellan. (Note: Angus Maclellan teaches the 4 Piobaireachds in the College of Piping's Yellow Tutor, volume 4). Piper's Persuasion.

MacNeill, Dugald B. 2013? Dugald B. MacNeill. Piper's Persuasion.

Morrison, William. 2010?. William Morrison. (Episode 4 - We meet the renowned piper and solo piping adjudicator William Morrison. Willie is from the Uists and speaks about his early tuition and influences and then goes on to discuss his competition days and prizes. From that point we discuss judging. There are interesting segments on playing of MSRs and reed making. An engaging conversation with Willie). (See, too - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koYFnXk9CuU&list=PL3F4FE689388B6228&index=1 and http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3F4FE689388B6228). Piper's Persuasion.

Wallace, Robert. 2013? Robert Wallace. Piper's Persuasion.

Select Journals, Serials, etc.
Piping Times. 2010. Piping Times. (Periodical). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Piping Today Magazine. 2010. Piping Today Magazine. (Periodical). Glasgow, UK: The National Piping Centre.

Select Libraries, Archives, Collections, Repositories, etc.
College of Piping Radio. 2011. College of Piping Radio. Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping Radio.

Jack Lee and Sons. 2013. http://www.leeandsonsbagpipes.com/bagpipe-music-library/ Bagpipe Music Library]. BC, Canada: leeandsonsbagpipes.com/bagpipe-music-library.

National Piping Centre Archive. http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/ Glasgow, Scotland: thepipingcentre.co.uk.

Pipe Major Donald MacLeod. 2013. Pipe Major Donald MacLeod's Collection of Music for the Bagpipe Books 1-6. bagpipelessons.com/MacLeod_Index.pdf.

(See also editable World University and School's Library Resources' page: http://worlduniversity.wikia.com/wiki/Library_Resources).

Select Museums
The Bagpipe Museum. 2013. The Bagpipe Museum. thebagpipeplace.com/museum/index.html.

(See also editable World University and School's Museums' page: http://worlduniversity.wikia.com/wiki/Museums).

Select Programs, Applications, Languages, Software
MacDonald, Finlay. 2012. [iPhone app lets you play the bagpipes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jedw7HQIlgw]. Glasgow, Scotland: Daily Record.

MacNeill, Seamus, and Thomas Pearston, (Robert Wallace, ed.). 2008. The College of Piping Highland Bagpipe Tutor for Piobaireachd (with CD). (New Revised Edition). (The Piobaireachd Tutor, Tutor 4 (or yellow book as it is sometimes called), is now available for iPad and in digital format. New video files of exercises have been added to the extensive sound files that are embedded with this version of the book. Also embedded are the four tunes in full on the pipes: Company's Lament, MacIntosh's Banner, Lament for Alasdair Dearg and Glengarry's Lament, so there is no need to buy the additional CD that comes with the print version. All in all a pretty comprehensive introduction to ceol mor is provided, and anyone who gets through the book will be ready to buy their Kilberry Book, Binneas or PS Collection. Download the iPad App here and take a look. It's free). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Select Questions, Inquiries, Problems, FAQs
What's the difference between a gaelic air, a slow march and a slow air?

airs/slow marches. 2002. airs/slow marches. Bob Dunsire Bagpipe Forums.

Slow Airs. 2013. Slow Airs. Scotland's Songs.

What key of tin whistle matches the Great Highland Bagpipes?

Using an Eb (E-flat) penny whistle it comes out in the correct key for the GHB. ? 'Using an Eb (E-flat) penny whistle it comes out in the correct key for the GHB'. whistleaway.com/questiondetail.asp?QID=982.

Select Recordings
Duncan, Gordon. 1997. Circular Breath. East Lothian, Scotland: Greentrax.

Duncan, Gordon. 2007. Just For Gordon. (posthumous release). East Lothian, Scotland: Greentrax.

Duncan, Gordon. 1994. Just for Seamus. East Lothian, Scotland: Greentrax.

Duncan, Gordon. 2003. Thunderstruck. East Lothian, Scotland: Greentrax.

Liddell, Stuart. 2007. Inveroran. Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland: Macmeanmna.

MacColl, Angus, Gordon Duncan. 1996. The Piping Centre 1996 Recital Series Vol. 4, with Angus MacColl, Gordon Duncan.

West, Gary. 2001. The Islay Ball. East Lothian, Scotland: Greentrax.

Select References
Bob Dunsire Bagpipe Forums Pipe Music collections. 2012. Pipe Music collections. forums.bobdunsire.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-140833.html.

Burgess, John D. 2005. John D Burgess. London, UK: telegraph.co.uk.

Davidson, Lindsay. 2013. How to Practice - Teach Yourself Bagpipes by Lindsay Davidson. Poland: teachyourselfbagpipes.co.uk/howtopractice.htm.

Duncan, Gordon. 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Duncan Wikipedia.

Grant, John. 1915. Piobaireachd, its origin and construction (Grant, John). (International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)). Edinburgh, Scotland: J. Grant.

Hore, Geoff. 2008. Roderick Cannon’s A Bibliography of Bagpipe Music, An update by Geoff Hore. (Concerning Bagpipe Music by John MacFadyen). Edinburgh, Scotland: silverchanter.com.

Lenz, Jr., Andrew T. 2010. Andrew's Tips: Gold Medal Winners. ("The following is a list of Piobaireachd Gold Medalists at the Argyllshire Gathering(held in Oban, Scotland), and the Northern Meeting (traditionally held in Inverness, Scotland). These games were founded in the late 19th century and are the most prestigious bagpiping venues in the world."). Santa Cruz, California, Bagpipe Journey.

McGillivray, Jim. 2006. George Stewart McLennan (1883-1929). Aurora, Ontario, Canada: Jim McFingerworks Blog at Pipetunes.ca.

McGillivray, Jim. 2013. Summer piping camps: things you should know. February 16. Aurora, Ontario, Canada: Jim McFingerworks Blog at Pipetunes.ca.

Mackenzie, Alexander Campbell. 1889. Pibroch, Suite for Violin and Orchestra, Op.42. (International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)). London: Novello, Ewer, & Co.

MacNeil Jr., Donald G. 2013. A Warning to Clean Bagpipes. March 18. New York, NY: The New York Times.

Mirapaul, Matthew. 1999. Bach for Bagpipes on Your Desktop. August 19. New York, NY: The New York Times.

Morrison, Wayne. 2003. Gary West: The Islay Ball review. August 9. Lancaster, PA: Rambles: A Cultural Arts Magazine.

Murray, Anna. 2012 piper Anna Murray An Ribheid Chiùil / Reed Music BBC ALBA. BBC ALBA.

Parker, Bradley. 2011. Ulster-Scots music: Bradley Parker performs 'The Blue Cloud & Andy Rennick's Ferret'. March 2. YouTube.com.

Triharpskel Index of Highland Bagpipe Recordings. Index of Highland Bagpipe Recordings. triharpskel.com/tunelists/ghb.html#soloists.

Which Makers for the Quietest/Softest/Mellowest Great Highland Pipes Sound? 2013. Which Makers for the Quietest/Softest/Mellowest Great Highland Pipes Sound?. forums.bobdunsire.com.

Hearing Loss and Bagpipes

Dunsire, Bob. 2006. Hearing Loss. forums.bobdunsire.com.

Lenz, Andrew. 2011. Earplugs or No Earplugs. Santa Cruz, CA: bagpipejourney.com/articles/controversies.shtml#anchor_earplugs.

Wallace, Rob. 2003. Pipes 'pose no health risks': Fears for the health of bagpipe players have been dismissed as "a load of bunk" by the principal of the College of Piping. London, UK: news.bbc.co.uk.

What's your experience with hearing loss and Piping. 2008. What's your experience with hearing loss and Piping. pipebandsforum.com/archive/index.php/t-5530.html

What key is the Great Highland Bagpipe in?

Great Highland Bagpipe Design. 2013. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Highland_Bagpipe#Design

Macpherson, Ewan. 2009. Ewan's Hot Piping Stuff - My Piping Pages. Western Ontario, Canada: publish.uwo.ca.

Macpherson, Ewan. 1998. The Pitch and Scale of the Great Highland Bagpipe. Western Ontario, Canada: publish.uwo.ca.

Macpherson, Ewan. 1997. Tuning the GHB chanter with a chromatic tuner. Western Ontario, Canada: publish.uwo.ca.

Scully, Mike. 2009. Bagpipe FAQs. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University.

Select Theses, Dissertations, Papers, etc.
MacDonald, Allan. 1995. The Relationship between Pibroch and Gaelic Song: its Implications on the Performance Style of the Pibroch Urlar. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh University.

Select Tutorials
Jones, Sandy. 1984. Beginning the Bagpipe. (3rd ed). Harp & Lion Press.

MacNeill, Seamus, and Thomas Pearston, (Robert Wallace, ed.). 2008 (1944). The College of Piping Highland Bagpipe Tutor, Pt. 1. (New Revised Edition, with CD or MP3). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

MacNeill, Seamus, and Thomas Pearston, (Robert Wallace, ed.). 2008. The College of Piping Highland Bagpipe Tutor, Pt. 2 (With DVD). (New Revised Edition). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

MacNeill, Seamus, and Thomas Pearston, (Robert Wallace, ed.). 2008. The College of Piping Highland Bagpipe Tutor, Pt. 3 (with CD). (New Revised Edition). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

MacNeill, Seamus, and Thomas Pearston, (Robert Wallace, ed.). 2008. The College of Piping Highland Bagpipe Tutor for Piobaireachd, Pt. 4 (with CD). (New Revised Edition). (The four piobaireachd are: Company's Lament, MacIntosh's Banner, Lament for Alasdair Dearg and Glengarry's Lament). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Wallace, Robert, ed. 2008. The College of Piping Highland Bagpipe Tutor, Pt. 1. (In Scottish Gaelic, with CD). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Select Video and Audio
Armstrong, Chris. 2009. Chris Armstrong 10yrs. Scotland?: Youtube.

Armstrong, Chris. 2009. Chris Armstrong at the Scottish Piping Society London. (Original compositions and GREAT, very fast piping). London, UK: Scottish Piping Society.

Armstrong, Chris. 2009. Chris Armstrong, National Piping Center Summer School, Atlanta,, 2009. Atlanta, GA: National Piping Center Summer School.

Armstrong, Chris, and Gordon Walker. 2009. Two hands - one chanter. Scotland.

Border Pipes' Audio Clips. 2012. Audio Clips. (Audio clips of many different types of bagpipes). pipersgathering.org.

Corrigan, Chloe. 2011. Chloe Corrigan (aged 13) Northumbrian Small Pipes. youtube.com.

Drummond, Cameron. 2009. The Banjo Breakdown. (with drums). Youtube.com.

Duncan, Gordon. 2009. Gordon Duncan. Glasgow, Scotland: The Piping Centre.

Duncan, Gordon. 1994. Gordon Duncan Just for Seamus. ("This track included what was then seen as sacrilege - the first line of the piobaireachd Lament for Mary MacLeod was used as a harmony line for a reel. (Seamus) MacNeill's reaction to this album is not recorded").

Duncan, Gordon. 2003. Gordon Duncan - Piping Centre 2003 - 1. Glasgow, Scotland: The Piping Centre.

Duncan, Gordon. 2003. Gordon Duncan - Piping Centre 2003 - 5b. Glasgow, Scotland: The Piping Centre.

Duncan, Gordon. 2009. Gordon Duncan / Vale of Atholl Pipeband. Annan, Dumfries, Scotland: Corner House Hotel Annan.

Duncan, Ian. 1994. Ian and Gordon Duncan Recital 1994 - 11. ('The Scotsaire Hornpipe' at the 7 minute mark). Manchester, England: Chris Eyre Youtube Channel.

Dunn, Alastair. 2007. Alastair Dunn Recital 2007 - Bexhill: 1 of 8. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Bagpipes.

How bagpipes are made. How bagpipes are made. (With Alastair Dunn). Glasgow, Scotland: youtube.com

Johnstone, Duncan. 1977. Scottish Tradition : Duncan Johnstone - Slow Air and Jigs. (Duncan Johnstone was a prolific composer of bagpipe music. In his lifetime, Duncan composed over sixty tunes including Farewell to Nigg, The Isle of Barra March, The Streaker, James McLellan's Favourite, and the Lament for Alan my Son. This selection comes from "The Pipers'Ceilidh" a live recording on the occassion of P/M Donald MacLeod's farewell public performance in Dorchester Hotel, Glasgow Nov 1977 where Duncan Johnstone was guest piper). Glasgow, Scotland: Dorchester Hotel.

Lee, Jack. 2006. Jack Lee: World Champion Bagpiper Live on Maui '06. Maui, HI: Makawao Union Church.

Liddell, Stuart. 2013. CoP Radio ~ March Show on Air. March 15. Glasgow, Scotland: college-of-piping.co.uk.

Liddell, Stuart. 2009. 2009 Red River Workshop Stuart Liddell 2. YouTube.com.

Liddell, Stuart. 2010. Stuart Liddell - Lunchtime Recital 2010: 2 of 8. (Stuart plays an MSR set: March - Abercairney Highlanders; Strathspey - Lady Louden; Reel - The Sheepwife.). Glasgow, Scotland: National Piping Centre.

Liddell, Stuart. 2010. Stuart Liddell - Lunchtime Recital 2010: 5 of 8. (Mug﻿ of Brown Ale (Jig), Boys of Ballymote (Jig), Jig?, Diff Version of Irish Washwoman? Key?, Masons Apron as Jig, Masons Apron as Hornpipe). Glasgow, Scotland: National Piping Centre.

Liddell, Stuart. 2010. Stuart Liddell (solo) - The Blue Cloud, Mason's Apron. (From SFU's album Live at Carnegie Hall). Carnegie Hall.

Liddell, Stuart and Angus MacColl. 2007. Stuart Liddell and Angus MacColl. Kansas City, Missouri: Winter Storm Concert.

Liddell, Stuart. 2012. Stuart Liddell, WinterStorm 2012 Concert. Kansas City, Missouri: Winter Storm Concert.

MacColl, Angus. 2007. Angus MacColl - Bagpipes, Oban, Out Takes. (filmed for the award winning film 'When the Pipers Play'. Three clips of rushes and Out Takes start with Angus at the Senior Pibroch, Argyllshire Gathering, Oban, 1996, followed by the field competition). Argyllshire Gathering, Oban, Scotland: YouTube.com.

MacDonald, Allan. 2008. Allan MacDonald. Scotland.

MacDonald, Allan. 2010. Allan MacDonald St. Laurence O'Toole Concert Glascow 11 Aug 2010. Glasgow, Scotland: St. Laurence O'Toole.

MacDonald, Dr. Angus. 2009. Dr Angus MacDonald Piping at Ceolas 2009. Daliburgh, South Uist, Scotland: St Peters Hall.

MacDonald, John. 2011. Film director John McDonald interview on the story of the Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band. Celtic Music Connection.

McDonald, John. 2012. Willie McCallum & Angus MacColl at Celtic Connections. Celtic Connections.

MacLeod, Donald. 1970. Duncan MacRae of Kintail's Lament Pibroch Piobaireachd Ceòl Mór. Positively Piobaireachd.

MacLeod, Roddy. 2011. Glasgow piper is best in the world: A Glasgow piper was unveiled as the winner at the Glenfiddich Piping Championships. (who is the principal at the National Piping Centre - http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/bagpipe-education/teaching-staff/roddy-macleod-mbe/). Glasgow, Scotland: news.stv.tv.

MacPherson, Donald. 1999. donaldmacpherson.m4v. Glasgow, Scotland: National Piping Centre.

MacReed, beat. 2011. Beat MacReed and a couple of John D. classics. Youtube.com

MacReed, beat. 2011. Beat MacReed - Free Video Lessons - March/Strathspey Breaks. Youtube.com.

Mathieson, Robert. 2007. P/M Robert Mathieson - Calum Beag etc.. Glasgow, Scotland: Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry.

Morrison, Fred. 2005. Fred Morrison in Concert 2005. (Fred playing Highland Pipes, and Low Whistle). youtube.com.

Morrison, Willie. 2010. Willie Morrison- Showing Off. (The name of the tune is "Donald,﻿ Willie, And His Dog." It's a 9/8 slip jig, published in Scots Guards Vol. 2). Scotland: youtube.com.

PM John D. Burgess MBE. 2013. PM John D. Burgess MBE. Scottish Traditional Music.

Parkes, Richard. 2001. Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE, MSc - Jigs set - Piping Centre: Third Recital Series, Vol. 1. Temple Records.

Robertson, Bill. 2008. Amazing Grace. New Zealand: http://www.bagpipe-tutorials.com/amazing-grace.html

Robertson, Bill. 2008. Bagpipe Tutorial for Scotland The Brave. New Zealand: Bagpipe-Tutorials.com

Ross, Roderick. 2009. Finger Lock Hakka. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=262Q90EIi94). (Dr Roderick Ross gives a descriptive demonstration of the Ceol Mor 'An Glas Mheur' ( 'The Finger Lock', Composed by Ronald MacDonald of Morar) at the Piobaireachd Society Conference). Piobaireachd Society.

Ross, Willie. 1910-1939? Pipe Major Willie Ross- Ghillie Callum sword dance. Scotland: Youtube.com

Scottish Power. 2009. [Scottish Power Pipe Band - 2/4 Marches http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbgn4uRVW5Y]. ("Carradale Bay - Pipe Major Willie Gray's Farewell to the Glasgow Police"). Johnstone, Scotland: Scottish Power.

The Silver-Mounted Bagpipes of John D. Burgess. The Silver-Mounted Bagpipes of John D. Burgess. Youtube.com.

StrathendrickPiper. 2011. Auld Lang Syne Bagpipes. youtube.com.

Walker, Gordon. 2008. STV Scotland : Glenfiddich Piping Championship - Gordon Walker MSR. Blair Castle, Scotland: Glenfiddich Piping Championship.

Walker, Gordon. 1999. Gordon Walker: Slow air, hornpipes, jigs. Glasgow, Scotland: The Piping Centre.

West, Gary. 2011. Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band on BBC Radio "Pipeline". (Original Sept. 24, 2011 broadcast (used by permission) of BBC Radio's "Pipeline" hosted by Gary West. Features interview with John McDonald, Director of the feature documentary film ON THE DAY: THE STORY OF THE SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND PIPE BAND and music from band members Roddy MacLeod MBE, Alasdair Gillies, Niall Stewart, and Willie McCallum. Also performances from Murray Henderson and Stuart Liddell). Edinburgh, Scotland: BBC Pipeline.

Bagpipe Band thinking

Lee, Jack. 2010. SFU Pipe Band prepares for Scotland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwuXJZRzaQ0 Vancouver, Canada: SFUNews Youtube channel.

Bagpipe Bands

BeatMacReed. 2012. 5 Tips to Prepare For This Pipe Band Season. (Background music: Balagan Suite by A. Vettas, Played by A. Vettas, A. Shpilman, S. Harboe, L. Hansen).

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. 2000. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98IzBntnczg Piping Live! Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band - Ballymena Concert 2000]. Ballymena, Co Antrim: Tullyglass House Hotel.

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band World Champions 2012. 2012. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band World Champions 2012. Glasgow Green, Scotland.

Field Marshal Montgomery take first place at Cowal Games. 2011. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifiR9cTn1Go Piping Live! : Field Marshal Montgomery take first place at Cowal Games 2011]. Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland: Piping Live.

Field Marshal Montgomery takes the European Championship at Belfast. 2011. Field Marshal Montgomery takes the European Championship at Belfast. Stormont Estate, Belfast, Ireland: Grade One European Championships.

Inveraray and District Pipe Band. 2013. The Ascension of Inveraray & District Pipe Band - 2004-2013. July 4. Inveraray and District Pipe Band Youtube channel.

Inveraray and District Pipe Band. 2013. Inveraray and District Pipe Band Media. Argyll, Scotland: idpb.co.uk/media.

Inveraray and District Pipe Band. 2013. Inveraray's Invitation to the Dance at Forres. Dronechorus Youtube channel.

Prince Charles Pipe Band. 2012. Prince Charles Pipe Band (Grade II) - Pleasanton Games - MSR - September 1, 2012. Pleasanton, CA: BagpipeJourney.

Prince Charles Pipe Band. 2011. Prince Charles Pipe Band Medley Set 2011. Pleasanton, CA: Prince Charles Pipe Band.

Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. 2010. SFTube. Burnaby, BC: sfutube.com.

Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. 2009. simon fraser university pipe band world champions 2009. Scotland.

Strathclyde Police. 1998. Pleasanton 1998 - Strathclyde Police Pipe Band. Pleasanton, CA: Scottish Highland Games.

Dancing to the Pipes

Clement, Bill. 2000. Piper's Choice - Dancing to the Pipes. (Bill Clement has always been known far and wide as "The Dancers' Piper" and his association with The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is a long one. Most of the tracks on this album have been recorded especially for dancers, the pipes being accompanied by Muriel Johnstone's Band; see, too: http://my.strathspey.org/dd/album/373/ and http://www.strathspey.org/list/strathspey/archive/thread/24407/). Piper's Choice.

Duets

Boyd, Andrea & Margaret Dunn. 2010. Andrea Boyd & Margaret Dunn Duet #1 20th November 2010 Recital. Scotland?: youtube.com.

Duncan, Gordon and Ian. 1994. Ian and Gordon Duncan Recital 1994 - 14. (Ian & Duncan playing together: a set of jigs). YouTube.com.

Dunn, Alastair and Margaret. 2008. Alastair and Margaret Dunn.

Morrison, Fred and Dierdre. 2009. Fred and Deirdre Morrison 1.AVI. Seattle, WA: Mastery in Celtic Arts Concert

How to Maintain Your

Dunn, Alastair. 2011. How to Maintain your Bagpipes. Youtube.com.

Humor

Boag, Wally. 2008. The Muppet Show - The Highland Fling. The Muppet Show.

Improvisation

Morrison, Fred. 2007. Fred Morrison at the London Feis 2007. London, UK: London Scottish Feis.

Innovative

Boderiou, Xavier. 2012. Salsa de Casariego. (Practice chanter and Loopy HD iPad App. Piobaireachd : Clan Campbell's Gathering (Trad.)]. youtube.com/

Duncan, Gordon, with Hudson Swan and Ian Sherwood. 1991. Gordon Duncan 3 - Northwich 1991. Northwich, Cheshire, UK: youtube.com.

Duncan, Gordon. 1990s. Gordon Duncan in the "Dougie MacLean Band". Youtube.com.

Graham, Jonathan (composer). 2010. Battle of the Bagpipes. (A composition by Jonathan Graham for a class called Composing & Arranging @ the RSAMD (2nd year). Played by JG and Christopher MacDonald of Inverness. Within the piece is 'An Exercise' by Duncan Johnstone, my arrangement of 'Chloe's Passion' by Dr Angus MacDonald, and harmonies by Finlay MacDonald for 'The Dusty Millar'.) Scotland: RSAMD

Konz, Saskia and Cam McAzie. 2009. The Power Pipes - PM George Allan. Špancirfest Varaždin.

Liddell, Stuart. 2009. 2009 Red River Workshop Stuart Liddell 4. (Battle of Waterloo and Thunderstruck). Shreveport, Louisiana: Red River Workshop.

Liddell, Stuart. 2009. Winter Steam Stuart Liddell. ("Thunderstruck"). Kansas City, MO: Winter Storm Concert.

Liddell, Stuart and Steven McWhirter. 2013. McWhirter/Liddell MSR Worlds Week Part 2. (John MacDonald of Glencoe, Tulloch Castle, The Smith of Chilliehassie). Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live.

Liddell, Stuart. 2013. Inveraray ASCENSION: Old Skool Jigs. (Paddy's Leather Breaches, The Curlew, Duncan MacKillop). Glasgow, Scotland: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

MacDonald, Allan. 2010. Jewels Of The Ocean-Allan MacDonald. (Scottish Folk Music with dulcimer and Jerry Douglas, Aly Bain, Russ Barenberg, James Mackintosh Percussion Dan Thompson Base). youtube.com.

Parkes, Richard. 2009. Solo piping by Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE. Ireland: Youtube.com.

Parkes, Richard and Trevor Stewart. 1996. Bagpipes and Uilleann Pipes Duet. Ireland: Youtube.com.

rannadylin. 2012. That's Entertainment 2011 - Bagpipes and Guitar. youtube.com.

Tully, Terry and Richard Parkes. 2007. The Pumpkins Fancy. Banbridge, Co.Down, Ireland: Youtube.com.

Watson, Iain. 2009. Iain Watson The Train Journey North. (On an electric chanter). Glasgow, Scotland: youtube.com

Jamming

Morrison, Fred. 2011. Fred Morrison jams at CAF Winter School. CAF Winter School

Morrison, Fred and Stuart Liddell. 2010. Fred Morrison and Stuart Liddell jam session. youtube.com.

Kitchen Piping

Armstrong, Chris. 2002? Chris Armstrong 1 - Glenfiddich Ceilidh. Scotland: Youtube.

Armstrong, Chris. 2002? Chris Armstrong 2 - Glenfiddich Ceilidh. Scotland: Youtube.

Pachelbel Canon for 4 pipers

Pachelbel Canon for 4 pipers. 2012. Canon for 4 pipers. (See 'Pachelbel Canon in D' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykGNSi0DHlA). callingthetune.co.uk.

Piobaireachd

MacDonald, Allan. 2011. [Allan MacDonald The Lament for the Children Allan MacDonald The Lament for the Children]. (The Gaelic song and the ground of the piobaireachd). Haddington, Lennoxlove Great Hall, UK: Pipers' Club of Scotland Concert.

MacDonald, Angus. 1993. Lament for Captain MacDougall - Part 1. England: North West England Piping Society Recital.

MacDonald, Angus. 1993. Lament for Captain MacDougall - Part 2. England: North West England Piping Society Recital.

MacLeod, Roddy. 2008. The Earl of Ross's March - Glenfiddich Piping Championship - Roddy MacLeod piobaireachd. Blair Castle at Blair Atholl in Perthshire, Scotland: Glenfiddich Piping Championship.

Stoddart, PM Gavin. 2006. Lament for Alasdair Dearg MacDonnell of Glengarry. London, UK: The Scottish Piping Society.

Pipe and Drum

Liddell, Stuart and Steve McWhirter. 2010. Stuart Liddell + Steve McWhirter. Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live!

Liddell, Stuart and Steve McWhirter. 2010. Stuart Liddell & Steve McWhirter (2 of 3) - Piping Live 2011. Glasgow, Scotland: Street Cafe outside The National Piping Centre.

Liddell, Stuart and Steve McWhirter. 2010. Stuart Liddell & Steve McWhirter (3 of 3) - Piping Live 2011. (Pipe and Drum together). Glasgow, Scotland: Street Cafe outside The National Piping Centre.

youngsters can rock. 2010. youngsters can rock. (Dora MacLeod, strathspey, John Morrison of Assynt House, reel). youtube.com.

Pipe and Piano

Pachelbel Canon in D. 2012. Pachelbel Canon in D. youtube.com.

Pipe and Tin Whistle

Rieu, Andre. 2012. Amazing Grace w/bagpipes & penny whistle. (Tin whistle and bagpipe play together at about 3:45. What key is that penny whistle in?). celticfringe.co.uk.

Quartets

Field Marshall Montgomery. 2009. Field Marshall Montgomery, International Quartet Competition, Piping Live 2009. Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live!

Inveraray and District Pipe Band Quartet. 2011. Inveraray and District Pipe Band, Winner, International Quartet Competition, Piping Live 2011. Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live!

Inveraray and District Pipe Band Quartet. 2012. Inveraray and District Pipe Band, Winner, International Quartet Competition, Piping Live 2012. Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live!

ScottishPower Quartet Kemper 2010. 2010. ScottishPower Quartet Kemper 2010. YouTube.com

ScottishPower Quartet. 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS3y0ueBHmU ScottishPower Quartet Kemper 2010]. (Maël Sicard-Cras, Keith Bowes, Christopher MacDonald, Jonathan Cheyne). Youtube.com.

Scottish Power Quartet. 2008. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_8aadUi-7U Scottish Power Quartet - Piping Live! 2008]. (Winner). Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live!

Scottish Power Quartet. 2009. Scottish Power Quartet 2009. (Winner). Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live!

Strathclyde Police Pipe Band Quartet. 2011. Police Pipe Band, International Quartet Competition, Piping Live 2011. Glasgow, Scotland: Piping Live!

Tune Database

Black Watch Polka

Black Watch Polka Copy. 2012. Black Watch Polka Copy. (Slowly played drum setting which is good for piping with). Youtube.com.

College of Piping Tutors in order of tunes

'Scots Wha Hae

Burns, Robbie. 1783. Scots Wha Hae. (song with lyrics).

Scots Wha Hae-Lass of Fyvie. 2010. 48th Highlanders of Canada - Scots Wha Hae-Lass of Fyvie.... Canada:

'Brown Haired Maiden'

Brown Haired Maiden. 2010. Fanfare & March in - Diamond Jubilee. (at about 8:00 minutes) Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

'High Road to Gairloch'

High Road to Gairloch. 2008. High Road to Gairloch. Bossier City.

'Highland Laddie

Highland Laddie. 2008. Highland Laddie World pipe band championship 2008. Glasgow, Scotland:

Highland Laddie. 2011. Highland Laddie (bagpipes). (bagpipes & drums). Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

'Carles Wi' The Breeks

Carles Wi' The Breeks bagpipes. 2007. Carles Wi' The Breeks bagpipes. (Carles with the breeks on practice chanter with sheet music).

'79th Farewell to Gibraltar

djclimber. 2009. 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar - Loch Norman Highland Games 2009.

'Green Hills of Tyrol

Green Hills of Tyrol. 2010. Fanfare & March in - Diamond Jubilee. (at about 1:30 minutes) Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

'College of Piping'

Wallace, Robert. 2008. PDQB Exam Guide Level 1. (Piping and Drumming Qualification Board Examination Guide). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Wallace, Robert. 2008. PDQB Exam Guide Level 2. (Piping and Drumming Qualification Board Examination Guide). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Wallace, Robert. 2008. PDQB Exam Guide Level 3. (Piping and Drumming Qualification Board Examination Guide). Glasgow, Scotland: College of Piping.

Level 6 is the highest.

Select Websites
Burgess, PM John D.. 2013. PM John D. Burgess A tribute to the King of the Highland Pipers. pmjohndburgess.net.

Captains Corner - The Highlander's Institute. 2012. The Highlander's Institute. thecaptainscorner.com/tute.htm.

Captains Corner Performances. 2012. Performances. thecaptainscorner.com/tute.htm.

Comunn na Piobaireachd (NZ). 2011. Comunn na Piobaireachd (NZ) - Piobaireachd Society of New Zealand.

Lee, Jack, and sons. 2012. Bagpipe Music Library. Burnaby, Vancouver, British Columbia: leeandsonsbagpipes.com.

Lenz, Andrew. 2010. Andrew's Tips: Learning Bagpipes without an Instructor. Santa Cruz, CA: Andrew Lenz's Bagpipe Journey website.

Davidson, Lindsay. 2013. Teach Yourself Bagpipes by Lindsay Davidson. (In English and Polish / Polski). Poland: teachyourselfbagpipes.co.uk.

The Piobaireachd Society. 2010. The Piobaireachd Society. UK: The Piobaireachd Society.

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. 2011. The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. Glasgow, Scotland: The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association

The Scottish Pipers' Association. 2012. The Scottish Pipers' Association. Glasgow, Scotland: The Scottish Pipers' Association.

West, Gary. 2011. BBC Pipeline with Gary West. Edinburgh, UK: BBC Scotland.

Worrall, Bob. 2011. The History of the Bagpipes. northport-bagpipes.org

Bagpipe Tune Search

Bob Dunsire Bagpipe Forums Tune searches. 2013. Tune searches. bobdunsire.com/bagpipeweb/bpwmusic.html

Ceolas TuneIndex search. 2013. TuneIndex search. ceolas.org/tunes/TuneIndex/.

Patrick McLaurin Tune Database Search. 2011. http://www.patrickmclaurin.com/tunedatabase/final.php

Pipe Tune Search. 2011. http://www.pipetunesearch.org/

Instrument Tuners

Chime v1.2 - Online Tuner and Metronome. 2012. Chime v1.2 - Online Tuner and Metronome. onlinetunermetronome.com

Online Instrument Tuner. 2012. http://www.get-tuned.com/online_instrument_tuner.php Online Instrument Tuner. get-tuned.com

The Seventh String Tuner. 2009. The Seventh String Tuner.

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Google + Hangouts - https://plus.google.com/hangouts

Justin TV - http://www.justin.tv

Livestream TV - http://www.livestream.com

Ustream TV - http://ustream.tv

Video Communication
Teach and learn using free TV-Live Broadcasting software

Free video conferencing

iChat - http://www.apple.com/macosx/what-is-macosx/ichat.html

Skype - http://www.skype.com/

Free, group video conferencing

AnyMeeting - http://anymeeting.com/homepage/

Google + Hangout - https://tools.google.com/dlpage/hangoutplugin

Zoom.us - Cloud HD Video Meetings - http://zoom.us/

Universal Translator at WUaS
http://worlduniversity.wikia.com/wiki/WUaS_Universal_Translator

Google Translate language:

Sugar Labs: Translation System language:

Region:

The "Universitian" Newspaper at World University and School
The "Universitian" Newspaper at WUaS

Wiki Software for Courses
Media Wiki - http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki

PB Works - http://pbworks.com/

Wet Paint - http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/

Wikia - http://www.wikia.com/Wikia

Wikispaces - http://www.wikispaces.com/

Wikidata / Bots
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikidata/Bots

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