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- Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:24 pm
- Forum: Compositions
- Topic: The Fire Boat
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The Fire Boat
Here's another nice 6/8 which shouldn't be too difficult to learn. I wrote this one specifically to follow Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches (also on ViperPiper) in a set. The first line is in D. The second line transitions to B minor but ends in D - just like the first line. As before, I have also...
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:58 pm
- Forum: Compositions
- Topic: Sounds Like The Star Spangled Banner
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- Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:04 pm
- Forum: Compositions
- Topic: Sounds Like The Star Spangled Banner
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My point being, if you play your variation without announcing it as such, might not many listeners be a bit confused? When my pipe band played last year for a US Marine Ball at the US Embassy here in Israel, the US anthem was introduced with a simple "Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the natio...
- Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:56 pm
- Forum: Compositions
- Topic: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
This catchy 6/8 is an especially good tune for inexperienced pipers - though experienced pipers will probably enjoy it just as much. It is essentially a doubling exercise - but without too many to make it overwhelming for the novice. I've also included an unembellished version of the tune for player...
- Wed May 09, 2007 3:18 pm
- Forum: Compositions
- Topic: P/M William T. Robertson III
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P/M William T. Robertson III
Here is a commemorative march I wrote in honor of my good friend P/M William T. "Robbie" Robertson III who passed away early yesterday morning. I've kept embellishments to a minimum. As with every tune I write, I encourage the player add or remove embellishments as he/she sees fit... to make the tun...
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:54 pm
- Forum: Compositions
- Topic: Sounds Like The Star Spangled Banner
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Sounds Like The Star Spangled Banner
I know The Star Spangled Banner is unplayable on the pipes. So when I began work on an acceptable alternative, I kept 3 points in mind. 1. The tune MUST give the general impression and feel of the Star Spangled Banner 2. If people want to sing along, it must accompany them well. 3. Most importantly,...