458 - Guess That Bagpipe! (Dojo Conversations Episode 128)

Can you guess where these sometimes weird and often wonderful pipes come from?  

Join Andrew and Jim this week for a wild ride through the world of bagpipes! They’re putting their knowledge to the test in a hilarious guessing game – play along to see if you can tell a Swedish Sackpipa from a Bulgarian Gaida just by a picture! Along the way, learn some quirky history, unique features, and cool playing styles of bagpipes from around the globe. Ready to play along? Tune in for a bagpipe themed world tour that’s equal parts silly and fascinating!  

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Here’s what we cover this week…

00:00 Introduction to Jim's Stupid Games
00:38 Discussing Bagpipes and Their Variations
01:06 The Highland Bagpipes and Their Unique Features
02:33 Starting the Game
05:01 First Bagpipe
11:02 Second Bagpipe
14:42 Third Bagpipe
17:12 Finger Work Frustrations
18:00 Pipes from the North
21:16 Ein Dudelsack?
25:08 Pipes from a Different North
27:23 The Benefits of Playing Multiple Instruments
29:09 Musical Aspirations and Fun
31:52 Wrapping Up

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