This unique IRISH HERITAGE TUTOR book for pipes was developed for the beginning piper that has no prior musical knowledge. Students can play along with the CD for each lesson. The lessons provide an easy systematic approach which can be used to teach yourself or with an instructor. While the rudiments do not differ from Highland music, current tutors exclude Irish music. This book is intended to correct that deficiency!Includes: basic rudiments; basic parade-type tunes; standard to modern bagpipe theory and execution; performance tunes; fingering; standard Irish ornamentation; helpful playing tips and historical notes; 73 songs. This book has been the offical manual of the Colorado Irish Pipe Band since its inception. It has been the band's basic music book and has been used by a number of bands across the country. The Irish Heritage Piping Tutor has recieved high praise from the Irish Pipe Band Association in Dublin, Ireland.