The Northumbrian Smallpipes (NSP) are unique amongst British bagpipes having a closed chanter which gives rise to its characteristic staccato sound. NSP come in a variety of pitches, and have a rich and unique repertoire as well as a pleasing tone which makes them particularly suitable for indoor/home practise and playing in duets with other instruments. Becky will help get you off to a good start aiming to get you playing your first tune within a month of getting going.

Lessons are offered at the following stages of piping:-

• Complete Beginner
• Intermediate/Improvers
• Advanced

Beginners:
Beginners lessons focus on establishing the basics of good piping technique:-

• Essential Bag and Bellows technique.
• Basic fingering and scales.
• Keys
• Drones and tuning.
• Posture and hand positioning.
• Dealing with squeaks and leaks!
• Your first tune.

This will help you make quick progress and establish a solid basis when you move ahead to Intermediate/Improvers and Advanced levels:–

• Increasing Repertoire (more tunes!)
• Tips and tricks.
• Ornamentation.
• Developing your style.
• Pipe fettling! How to keep your pipes in good playing condition.
• How to ‘practise’ and improve your playing.
• Preparing for performance.

Contact becky@beckytaylor.info for further details and to arrange your lesson