G,D,E Combinations

This combination occurs often in pipe music. In compound time it is used extensively in jigs and to a lesser extent marches. Later, you will see these combinations turning up in Taorluath and Crunluath.. The G,D,E groupings are place in context which occurs in actual tunes. The first of the three note grouping may be held or cut, particularly in strathspeys.. Play these exercises smoothly. Refer to earlier examples for further detail how to go from note to note. No crossing noises.

G, D and E combinations are used extensively in strathspeys .Common groupings below. Note that C and B doublings make up the G and D part. In strathspey playing, the first note in the movements will be cut and the next one held.