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Perfecting Your Heavy D Throw | Refine Your Piping

Matt Willis Bagpiper

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In today's video, Matt Willis breaks down his technique for perfecting the Heavy D Throw, one of the most powerful and distinctive embellishments on the Highland bagpipe. Learn how to master the fingering technique step-by-step using progressive chanter exercises designed to build a clean and robust sound. 🎵🪈

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20 Comments

@Devinadamsont 6 years ago

i always loved this version of the d throw. luckily when i took lessons and started learning they taught me this version rather than the light one

@VincentJørgensen 2 years ago

Thank you Matt. My D throws need help and this is just the remedy. For those who might find this useful, too: I slowed the video down and played along with Matt at 1/2 and 3/4 speeds before going to 1x. It helped me hear the crossing noise better. Slowing the video down also allowed me to "see" how Matt doesn't lift the B and C fingers until just after the D finger hits the hole. The combination of visual and audio inputs were great! Thank you again.

@johnnickpappanastos3382 7 years ago

Heavy D Up In The Limousine!!

@chrisproctor3779 5 years ago

Thank you for this lesson, Matt! I love the heavy D throw and have been too lazy to practice it. I'm working on it now. Your lesson makes it so much easier to understand. Thank you for all your lessons!

@mattmiller5014 5 years ago

When I first learned the D Throw I practiced over and over for two weeks then I sat down one day and went to play the D Throw and my fingers went ///////// all by them selves. My friends say it it was muscle memory. But I think my Mind finally threw out all the beliefs that I couldn't do it. Kind of like learning to ride a bicycle and one day you find yourself riding along and you've forgotten how to fall off.

@mattmiller5014 5 years ago

One of thee Most Important things in Life is a Good Teacher. I thank God for Matt Willis. He has Chosen to teach us with such Love and Respect for the Great Pipes. My Grandfather played the pipes in WW1 when he was in the Black Watch.He gave me his Uniforms and I have the Utmost respect for him. Thank you Matt. You make a positive impact on my life. 😊😊😊😊

@markjackson6502 3 years ago

Matt thank you for this video it explains very well. I much prefer the sound of the heavy version.
I hope it’s not too late to learn and replace it in my tunes.