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Lesson 2: Bagpipe Half Doublings
The half doubling is essentially a doubling that starts on a High A. Since it's impossible to play a High G or High A from a High A the first grace note of the half doubling will always be the melody note. When played properly it will sound like 2 melody notes separated by a quick 'tick' sound. Be sure when coming down from the High A to the melody grace note that there is no crossing noises (a very easy mistake). The beat should fall on the first melody note grace note. If you concentrate on the raising your middle grace note finger it will help make sure the 2 notes in the doubling are the same length.
In the following exercises I have you playing half doublings from almost every note. This is to help improve your finger dexterity. In reality you will rarely play a half doubling from anything but a High A.
Bagpipe Low G Half Doubling
Bagpipe Low A Half Doubling
Bagpipe B Half Doubling
Bagpipe C Half Doubling
Bagpipe D Half Doubling
Bagpipe E Half Doubling
Bagpipe F Half Doubling
7 Half Doubling Exercise
In the following exercises I have you playing half doublings from almost every note. This is to help improve your finger dexterity. In reality you will rarely play a half doubling from anything but a High A.
Bagpipe Low G Half Doubling
Bagpipe Low A Half Doubling
Bagpipe B Half Doubling
Bagpipe C Half Doubling
Bagpipe D Half Doubling
Bagpipe E Half Doubling
Bagpipe F Half Doubling
7 Half Doubling Exercise