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Flower of Scotland - Slow Air *NEW*
One recent poll indicated over 40% of Scots selected Flower of Scotland as their chosen national anthem. The lyrics of the song refer to the Scots victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn.
Jori Chisholm says: This slow air is written in the 6/8 time signature. It has a fantastic melody. It's great tune for every piper!
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Sixty Tune Super Discount Deal *NEW*
Download the complete set of all SIXTY tunes for the biggest savings!
The 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar, Afternoon at the Green Monster, Amazing Grace, America Set - Part 1, America Set - Part 2, Auld Lang Syne, Banjo Breakdown, The Black Bear, Bloody Fields of Flanders, Blue Bells of Scotland, Bonnie Dundee, Cabar Feidh, Captain Colin Campbell, Castle Dangerous, Colin's Cattle, Corkhill, Crossing the Minch, Cutting Bracken, Danny Boy, Dark Island, Donald Willie and His Dog, Don't Stop Rockin', Dornie Ferry, Dovecote Park, Dream Valley of Glendaruel, Drops of Brandy, Flowers of the Forest, Flower of Scotland, Glasgow City Police Pipers, Going Home, Green Hills of Tyrol, The Hawk, High Road to Gareloch, Highland Brigade at Magersfontein, Highland Cathedral, Highland Laddie, Katrina's Call, Mairi's Wedding, Major John MacLennan, Meeting of the Waters, The Merry Wedding Hornpipe, Miss Delicia Chisholm, Mist Covered Mountains, Moonshine, Muir of Ord, My Own Fireside, Old Wife of the Milldust, Orange and Blue, Paddy's Leather Breeches, Piper of Drummond, Prince Charles' Welcome to Lochaber, The Roses of Prince Charlie, The Rowan Tree, Sandy Duff, Scotland the Brave, Scots Wha Hae, Skye Boat Song, Swagger, Tommy MacDonald of Barguillean, and Wings.
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The 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar - 2/4 March
A classic 2/4 competition march that should be in every piper's repertoire. |
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Afternoon at the Green Monster - Hornpipe
This dazzling, contemporary hornpipe was the winner of a tune
composition contest. Written by teenage piping champion Micah Babinski,
it is guaranteed to impress pipers and non-pipers alike! |
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Amazing Grace - Slow Air
Originally composed as a hymn in 1772 and arranged later for the Great
Highland Bagpipe. It has become one of the most often requested pipe
tunes! |
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All America Set (Part 1)
A set of three American folk tunes: America the Beautiful, Old
Susannah, and Old Folks at Home (Swanee River). Arranged for the
bagpipes, these tunes will add some variety to your repertoire! |
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All America Set (Part 2)
A set of three more American folk tunes: Camptown Races, The Marine
Corps Hymn, and Yankee Doodle. These well-known tunes will be a big hit
with any audience! |
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Auld Lang Syne - Slow Air *NEW*
This well known Scottish song is sung on New Year's Eve to bring in the New Year. Make a resolution to learn it on the pipes and you'll be the life of the party! |
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The Banjo Breakdown - Jig *NEW*
The Banjo Breakdown is one of the most popular and well recognized jigs. It has an exciting upbeat melody. It's a great tune for pipers of every ability level. |
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The Black Bear - 2/4 March *NEW*
The Black Bear is a classic regimental 2/4 March. It is closely associated with the Scottish military pipe band tradition. |
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The Bloody Fields of Flanders - 3/4 March
One of the greatest 3/4 Marches ever written. Composed by John
MacLellan of Dunoon to commemorate one of the biggest battles of World
War I. |
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The Blue Bells of Scotland - 4/4 March
A simple yet majestic traditional-style 4/4 march composed by American Arthur Pryor in 1899. |
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Bonnie Dundee - 6/8 March *NEW*
One of the most famous 6/8 Marches. Bonnie Dundee was a a Scottish soldier who who died fighting for the Jacobite cause at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. |
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Cabar Feidh - 4/4 March
Cabar Feidh is one of the few tunes that is played in several different
idioms. It is most often often played as a 4/4 March and was one of the
regimental tunes of the Queen's Own Highlanders. Cabar Feidh is gaelic
for stag's horns. |
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Captain Colin Campbell - Strathspey *NEW*
A very popular four-parted competition style strathspey. It has a superb melody and is excellent for learning strathspey rhythms and expression. |
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Castle Dangerous - 3/4 March
A dramatic, stately 3/4 Retreat March. Castle Dangerous is a novel by Walter Scott based on the history and location of Douglas Castle in Southwest Scotland. |
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Colin's Cattle - 3/4 March
This traditional tune is a welcome addition to your repertoire of 3/4
Marches. A beautiful, simple melody based on an ancient Gaelic song. |
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Cork Hill - 6/8 Jig
This Irish jig is often heard in folk music jam sessions. It's a great
tune for pipers of every ability level: from beginner to professional. |
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Crossing the Minch - Hornpipe *NEW*
A favorite strathspey of pipers and Scottish folk musicians. It captures the essence of the Hornpipe idiom. A fantastic tune with a brilliant, flashy fourth part! |
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Cutting Bracken - Jig
A traditional four-parted 6/8 jig based on an ancient Scottish melody. Also known by the title The Weary Maid. Bracken is a type of fern that grows all over the Scottish Highlands. |
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Danny Boy - Slow Air *NEW*
This is one of the most famous Irish ballads and an often-requested tune at funerals. "Oh Danny Boy. The pipes, the pipes are calling..." |
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Dark Island - Slow Air
A haunting, melodic slow air. A contemporary tune written in the traditional style. |
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Donald Willie and His Dog - Jig
One of the most popular 9/8 jigs every written. It was composed by
Donald Morrison of South Uist -- an island in the Outer Hebrides in
Scotland. Can you guess the name of his dog? |
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Don't Stop Rockin' - Hornpipe
An exciting, contemporary four-parted hornpipe composed by Canadian piper Pat LePoidevin. It was a winner of a tune composition contest. It is played in the round-style, and features the alternative C-natural note.
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Dornie Ferry - Strathspey
A true classic competition-style four-parted strathspey. It has everything you could want in a strathspey: intricate rhythms, dramatic melody, and lots of variety. The Dornie Ferry is long gone (there's a bridge there now) but the tune will remain forever. |
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Dovecote Park - 6/8 March
One of the true classic 6/8 marches, with a strong, driving rhythm and lovely melody. |
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Dream Valley of Glendaruel - 3/4 March
One of the most beautiful tunes ever written. John MacLellan's masterpiece captures the majestic beauty of this natural wonder. Once you learn it, you'll keep playing it forever. |
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Drops of Brandy - 9/8 Jig
This popular and melodic 9/8 jig makes a great addition to any jig set or pipe band medley. |
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Flowers of the Forest - Slow Air
One of the most popular slow airs of all-time. Known to pipers as
simply "The Lament", it is commonly heard at funerals and Rembrance Day
events. |
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Flower of Scotland - Slow Air *NEW*
A recent poll indicated over 40% of Scots selected Flower of Scotland as their chosen national anthem. The lyrics of the song refer to the Scots victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn. |
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Glasgow City Police Pipers - Jig
This jig is always a great crowd pleaser with a exciting rhythmic effect. A great jig for pipers for any ability level. |
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The Glen is Mine - Piobaireachd
This popular piobaireachd was composed by Iain Dubh MacCrimmon of the famous MacCrimmon family of Skye and dates back to the late 1700's. It features a ground and ten variations. |
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Going Home - Slow Air
This well-recognized melody was adapted from Dvorak's New World Symphony. It is a simple and elegant tune. |
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The Green Hills of Tyrol - 3/4 March
This 3/4 Retreat March is one of the top five most played tunes of all time. Also known by the title "The Scottish Soldier." |
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The Hawk - Hornpipe
This charming and musical hornpipe was written by fiddler James Hill in
the 1800's. The third and fourth parts were composed recently by
American champion piper Jori Chisholm. |
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High Road to Gairloch - 2/4 March
The perfect tune to learn as your first 2/4 march. A great lesson in the importance of clear, distinct rhythmic patterns in pipe music. |
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Highland Brigade at Magersfontein - 3/4 March
Another great 3/4 march written by John MacLellan of Dunoon. A true classic that is not heard often enough. |
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Highland Cathedral - Slow Air
A modern tune with a classic traditional style that has found
tremendous popularity amongst both pipers and non-pipers. It was
selected as the anthem of the Scottish Rugby Union, and has been
suggested to be adopted as the new Scottish national song. |
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Highland Laddie - 2/4 March
One of the classic two-parted 2/4 marches. A perennial favorite of the Scottish Regiments and pipe bands around the world. Played at many Highland Games as the Salute to the Chieftain. A must-learn! |
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Katrina's Call - 4/4 March
A new tune composed to honor the tremendous generosity and sacrifice of those who gave assistance to the victims of Hurricaine Katrina in 2005. Published here for the first time anywhere! |
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The Little Spree - Piobaireachd
A commonly heard tune in piobaireachd competitions. One of the three Spree tunes, along with the Big Spree and Middling Spree. One legend relates the tune to a drinking spree! |
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Mairi's Wedding - 2/4 March
One of the most requested wedding pipe tunes. It has been recorded by
many musicians from The Chieftains with Van Morrison to The Rankin
Family. |
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