448 - The 3-Step Formula for Mastering Steady Blowing (Dojo Conversations Episode 118)
Ever been told to ‘blow tone’? What if that familiar advice is actually leading you astray?
Of course, steadiness matters—but before you can maintain steady blowing, you need to know what you're aiming for. For pipers, that target is the sweet spot—the pressure that produces the best tonal quality. Without it, steadiness won’t help you sound better.
In this episode, Andrew and Jim break down why tonal quality comes first, how to find your sweet spot, and why steady blowing naturally follows when you get it right.
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Here’s what we discuss this week:
00:00 Introduction
02:49 Chatting Weather
03:04 The Trifecta Concept
03:37 Mastering the Steady Blowing Trifecta
05:28 Archery and Bagpipes: Drawing Parallels
07:21 Finding the Sweet Spot
14:01 Physical Steady Blowing Techniques
16:44 Mental Blowing Anomalies
23:30 Practical Tips and Conclusion
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