How to Hemp and Re-Hemp Bagpipes | Airtight Joints & Smooth Tuning with Jim McGillivray

Описание: Hemping is one of the most essential maintenance skills every piper must master to keep their bagpipes airtight, stable, and easy to tune. In this hands-on episode, Gold Medallist Jim McGillivray shows you how to apply and re-apply hemp like a pro — covering materials, technique, and troubleshooting so your joints stay snug and leak-free.

What You’ll Learn:
The differences between yellow, black, and waxed hemp — and when to use each
How to apply hemp to drone and stock joints for airtight, smooth action
How to fix common problems like loose joints, sticking slides, and air leaks
Wrapping tips to ensure even tension, durability, and clean fit
Long-term maintenance habits to keep your pipes in perfect working order

No matter your experience level, proper hemping is critical to your instrument’s tone, reliability, and ease of tuning. Learn from one of piping’s masters and take your bagpipe care to the next level.

📘 Want to go deeper? Check out Jim’s book Rhythmic Fingerwork: https://bit.ly/RhythmicFingerwork

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