How do you know if your bagpipe chanter reed is the right strength for you?
This simple test is a pretty foolproof way to find out - in this video, Andrew steps you through how to do it, some of the factors that contribute to the the reed strength you need, and some of the pros and cons of easy vs hard chanter reeds.
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