Scots Guards - Volume 3 : Standard Settings of Pipe Music

Bagpipes

ISBN 10: 184609917X / ISBN 13: 9781846099175

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Sep 2012, 2012

About this Item

Neuware - A new collection in the popular series of standard settings used on ceremonial and other occasions by the Scots Guards' corps of pipes and drums.

Seller Inventory # 9781846099175

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scots Guards - Volume 3 : Standard Settings of Pipe Music
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Sep 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184609917X
• ISBN 13: 9781846099175
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 251W x 169H x 25D millimeters 251 millimeters width by 169 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 734 grams

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Synopsis

This comprehensive volume of standard pipe music is designed for pipers, students, ensemble leaders, and those preparing for ceremonial or traditional Scottish performances. It serves as a dependable study and reference resource, making it useful for lessons, home practice, parade preparation, and high-level repertoire development. Its layout supports players who want to strengthen technique while deepening understanding of the musical traditions associated with the Scots Guards. The book is well suited for both individual musicians and those performing within pipe bands or instructional programs.

Inside this collection, players will find an extensive selection of tunes reflecting the rich heritage and evolving style of the Scots Guards corps of pipes and drums. The material responds to contemporary performance practices while preserving the authentic character of historic melodies, offering a thoughtful balance between tradition and modern musical expectations. The clear engraving, carefully organized settings, and substantial 328-page format provide a reliable structure for long-term study, rehearsal planning, and repertoire expansion. This layout supports pipers working on marches, strathspeys, reels, and other styles central to Scottish performance culture.

This volume helps musicians build confidence through consistent, structured practice while improving rhythmic clarity, ornament control, and stylistic fluency across a broad Scottish repertoire. Its design encourages steady progress and provides an enriching experience for players preparing for ceremonies, competitions, or public performances. Teachers can rely on the collection as a curriculum tool, while dedicated pipers will appreciate its depth, authenticity, and connection to one of the most historic regiments in Scottish musical tradition.

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Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.