Piper of the Day!
Just returned from the first competition of the season, and I must say I’m pleased. I left with the trophy for Grade 2 Piper of the Day (and yes, before you ask, I earned it instead of just leaving with it) and racked up a good number of year-end points. Not to mention that the Piper of the Day trophy is way cool. Score.
I had a good day on the boards, with a fifth place, two second places, and a first place (with AGL) out of 8 or 9 competitors. The fifth place was the result of a flat G and sharp F (they were nearly the same pitch, according to the judge) and a couple of fumbles that were a result of not playing the reel quite enough.
In general I’d say the feedback on my sheets was positive and useful, with specific points I can focus on to improve. I have to train my ear to tune those high hand notes, necessary for advancement to Grade 1.
K was able to record all of my competitions today (didn’t get any bands today, sorry), and I’ll begin adding videos as I get them off the camera and processed.
