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Ross’s first tune in this series is a lesser known tune from his mentor, the late, great piper Gordon Duncan. This Post is only available to subscribed members. Login
The Pipe Tunes on Whistle series is for the advanced player looking to extend their repertoire with some challenging tunes more commonly associated with the pipes.
Taught on a Low D Whistle the series is most suited to any D whistle, though tips and tricks extend to any whistle.
Downloadable sheet music is available for all tunes.
Ross Ainslie is one of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians and composers, playing pipes, whistles and cittern. He is renowned for his highly acclaimed solo material, and as a skilled performer and prolific collaborator who performs regularly with bands Treacherous Orchestra – of which he is a founding member – Salsa Celtica, Dougie Maclean, Ali Hutton, Jarlath Henderson, Charlie Mckerron, Tim Edey, Hamish Napier, India Alba and has performed with Kate Rusby, Blue Rose Code, Zakir Hussain, Trilok Gurtu, Capercaillie, Shooglenifty, Carl Barat, Papon, Karsh Kale, Flook, Breabach, Soumik Datta and Patsy Reid.
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Ross’s first tune in this series is a lesser known tune from his mentor, the late, great piper Gordon Duncan. This Post is only available to subscribed members. Login
Next up from Ross is another lesser known tune from his teacher, the great Gordon Duncan. This Post is only available to subscribed members. Login
Another of Gordon Duncan’s tunes, this time one named after the converted caravan that used to accompany the Scottish Gas Pipe Band on trips to competitions! This Post is only available