Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Getting your setup right isn’t about endlessly changing gear – it’s about understanding what actually affects your sound and comfort. This week on Dojo U's Friday Strike-In, Andrew and Carl answer students' burning piping questions, covering everything from bag choice and posture to competition judging and drone reed lifespan. Here’s what we cover this week: 00:00 – Bag Size & Posture: Does bag size affect blowing and squeezing cadence? 04:41 – Hide vs Synthetic Bags: Tone differences and installation methods 12:00 – Tying In Bags: Timing and humidity considerations 15:40 – Competition Judging: When does judging end in Piobaireachd? 19:10 – Blair Chanter & Ergo 2 Review 20:45 – High G Problems: Why it starts sharp and carving the High A hole 29:00 – Time Guru Metronome App Review 32:30 – Tenor Midsections: Does mixing them up matter? 35:00 – Tuning Game Updates & Learning Tips 37:30 – Drone Reed Maintenance: When to replace synthetic reeds