Chris Armstrong is a young piper who, in a short space of time, has progressed through a solid background in pipe bands and a period in the folk scene to establish himself as a major force in the very top level of competitive solo piping in the world.
His playing style is dynamic and exciting with major emphasis being placed on clarity and accuracy of fingering. He displays a high level of musicianship in everything that he plays and it comes as no surprise, therefore, that he has compiled this collection of music - all of which features his own compositions.
It is an interesting and varied collection of tunes which is documented in a logical, ascending fashion ranging from Slow Airs and Waltzes at the beginning of the book to Reels, Hornpipes, Jigs and miscellaneous tunes at the end of the collection. Reflected within the the compositions are freshness and originality along with sound melodic structure. In addition, Chris has catered for pipers at all levels by introducing varying degrees of technical difficulty within each of the tune types..............There is plenty in this section to satisfy those with "electric" fingers and the Jigs are full of fun and drive.....
Extract from the introduction to Notes Frae Ma Heid by John Wilson.
Marches
Mrs Irene Armstrong
Gavin Burns
Breaker
P.M. Gordon Lawrie of Gartocharn
Stuart Kenny
Ross Kennedy of Campbeltown
Cameron Bennett
Cameron Dodds
Number One
Number Two
Number Three
Strathspeys
Andy Armstrong’s Strathspey
Chrysler’s Strathspey
Karen Elise McKenzie
Rebecca’s Strathspey
Rantaronian Cameron
P.M. John Matheson B.E.M.
Reels
Barry’s Mega Motor
Exit, Yankee Style
Honk Goose
Jaz’s Jukebox
The Barachio’s Reel
The Man in the Middle
Two Tenor Pop
50p Pint
Hen Pecked
Airs
Cumha a Chuilein
The Mad Scientist
Jimmy’s Tune
Jigs
A Bit Brash
Alan, The Chanter Breaker
D.M. Peter MacNamee
Hit it on the Nail
Inspiration
The Cooking Fat
The Electric Pumpkin
The Ferry to Skye
The Heli-pad
The Whisky Boeys
Thirty to Twenty
Train to Glasgow
Hornpipes
Bossa Nova
Champin’ at the Bit
Cone Tango
Hoover Happy Irene
Marylin’s Raffle
Mr F Octave Anno
New Eden
Saney Mackenzie
The Phantom Fairy
Where the Folk in Hell Sat
The Orlando Tango
Suites
The Full Circle
Dreams of a Child
Quantum Leap
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