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LESSON 11: UILLEANN PIPE C AND THE KEY OF G

Watch the video below to learn to play C and then try the exercise below. Take your time and double check to make sure you are playing each note correctly before moving on to the next lesson.
Things to Remember:
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  • ​Use the pads of your fingers, not the tips.
  • If the chanter makes a squeaky harsh sound that means your not covering the holes well enough.
  • Your fingers should be arched slightly, but be mostly straight. 
  • Take your time and don't rush.
  • Chanter bottom should be against your leg.
  • Keep fingers relaxed.
  • Don't worry too much about tuning, you will learn that later.

C Exercise 1

Close the chanter holes in between each note.

C-B-A-G-F#-E-D Exercise & Key of G

When there are 2 sharps at the start of a tune that means your playing in the key of D and when you see a "C" you will play a C#. Probably 90% of the songs and tunes you will learn to play will be in either the key of G or D. So do your best to understand this concept it's an important one to keep in mind ever time you learn a new tune. ​​
Good Job! Only one more note to go and you will know all of the first octave notes.

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