The New Approach To Uilleann Piping

This is easily the best tutor for the pipes i have come across. I have the Davy Spillane as well which is awful and doesn't contain anything you would expect to find in tutor only tunes.This book covers, notes on the chanter, the different finger positions for each note, ornamentation, playing styles, problem solving, rudiments of music and lots of tunes. Very very good!!The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because the playing on the CD is to fast! I have found even with the very basic exercises i had to learn them first before i could play along but that isn't a massive problem and it has made me work a little harder.I have "the art of Uilleann piping" DVD and using both together has given me the best results as they cover the same ground but the DVD allows you to see the finger positions thus making it easier to understand and would recommend you go to the NPU website to buy these.All in all a must for any beginner.

To the despair of my next door neighbour this book has really helped to start me on my journey. It is excellent and could not be bettered. From the origins, construction and history and to every necessary requirement to master the instrument, it’s all there. Honestly, if you are determined to learn this amazing instrument then you can’t fail if you follow this book. There is nothing to beat it on the market.

I did some research into the books available for the Uilleann pipes & for me this seemedto tick all the boxesOn arrival & a subsequent flick through the book, I have to say the contents were perfect for what I requiredBest bit for me was the explanation on the maintenance of the pipes.It actually gives the learner the knowledge of how the instrument really works.Worth every penny this one.Haven't used the CD yet but if its half as good as the book, it'll be superb too

Not much xchoice for uillean pipe tutors. this is a great place to start

Well thought out, well put together. Good combination of beginner excercises and good provision of advanced tunes for when you get better at it. No substitute for person to person but for everything else it works

This is an excellent book for learning the Uilleann Pipes. Everything is well explained and easy to understand. Each lesson gradually introduces new concepts and very quickly one can start to make progress learning to play this wonderful instrument. A CD is also included with examples of the lessons.

A good book that explains the skills of piping very well. If anyone follows this book they will be able to make a good go of learning the Uilleann pipes. Then all you need is a load of practice, then more practice.

Excellent - wish I could say the same of my attempts to play! Fiendishly difficult instrument but the book really helps.