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An American anecdote in Scotland: My what good pipers you have - Part 2
Published: June 06, 2010
Author: Derek Midgley

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Willie MacDonald, Inverness, wins piobaireachd at Inveraray.

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Pipe-Major Angus MacDonald MBE: A pipes|drums Interview from the Archivesfeatured article

When competing, play to your strengths, not your weaknesses. It's useless to play 'Susan MacLeod' if you are not able to make strong clear darados. Steer clear of the 'Atholl Cummers' if you can't make F doublings. Concentrate on tunes that allow you to show off the best of your finger technique.

Colin MacLellan, Edinburgh