Bagpipes for (half) advanced – Rémi Decker

Melodies from here and there (France, Belgium,…) will be covered, mostly with one eye on the dance and the other on the music. Embellishments will be covered depending on the level: repeats, vibratos, rolls, finger taps… as well as variations on simple melodies.

The idea is that participants will leave the workshop with a “full package”, allowing them to play some tunes for dancers and listeners.

We opt for learning by ear initially, with sheet music in the sights, if needed! The course will be taught part in group, part one-on-one.

Level of playing

Participants have a good command of the playing pressure, they know all the notes on the shawm (minor, major and playing the higher notes) and can play them fluently and reasonably in tune, you dare to play a few melodies in public. You are able to learn melodies by ear and also enjoy diving deeper into bagpipe playing technique, besides learning new tunes.

In comparison with our Saturday course: this workshop is intended for approximately the same level as the intermediate to advanced course that Wouter Kuyper taught last year. Consult with your teacher if necessary.

About Rémi Decker

Rémi Decker (°1983) is a versatile Belgian musician of international fame. He grew up in a musical environment and started playing bagpipe at the age of 10. Driven by his enthusiasm and curiosity he started working as a self-taught musician. He soon won various competitions and established his name as young virtuoso.
Rémi Decker is active in projects such as GRIFF TRIO, TRIO MARODEUR and makes audiovisual children’s shows such as ZIGOTO and 2 OGEN, 2 OREN.

Listen to Rémi Decker on YouTube:

• ROSALINDE Griff Trio – OFFICIAL VIDEO
• Griff Trio @ Le Monde est un Village – Tour d’Horloge
• De volksliekes van de Merode – Drij Koningdochterkes – Trio Marodeur
• De volksliekes van de Merode – Het zwarte klooster – Trio Marodeur
• 2025 – Zigoto – trailer (ENG)
• 2 z’Yeux, 2 z’Oreilles – 2 OGEN, 2 OREN – R. Decker