Episode 79: Chris Armstrong made an instant impact on the scene as a youngster turning up at a session gig run by Fred Morrison and others to demonstrate and invite young players to come up and play. But the seeds of greatness had been sown much earlier by careful local tutoring on the strong basics required for sustained success. Chris has good strong views on solo and pipe band subjects and this discussion with Pipers’ Persuasion is a must for the beginner and experienced pipers who can all take something out of this.
1: Introduction and Basics of Bagpiping
2: Control and Blowing
3: Early Solos
4: Pibroch and Main Prizes
5: David Urquhart and Scottish Power Pipe bands
6: Scottish Power PB Setup
7: Choice of Tunes
8: Composing and Recording
9: Concerts
10: Pre-World Concert Vs World PB Championship