Re: Gaida\bagpipe help

[allen watsky <awatsky...>]

Jeremy, You might try posting a question on the eefc mailing list, there
seem to be lots of people playing Gaida on the list. Its the east European
folklife center. Also try Balkan.com forum, or did I get that link from you
? The eefc is a good bet. AW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Bloom" <jeremyb (at) bway(dot)net>
To: "World music from a Jewish slant" <jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 8:01 PM
Subject: Gaida\bagpipe help


> Hello there
>
> After getting my Gaida (bagpipes) from Bulgaria, I am having a lot of
> trouble playing them. If I block the 4 foot long drone chante with
something
> to blow up the bag I can usually do before feinting but by the time I make
a
> small tone I am so out of breath that I have to stop and get some air
>
> Any tips
>
> What would be even more helpful is if there are any books or websites on
the
> subject
>
> Thanks
> Jeremy
>
>
>


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