The Càirdeas Session Tunebook
...Tim has compiled this wonderful collection of tunes representative of all the years of our group's existence. The first printing was made available to attendees of our 2025 event, and the next printing will be made available for order soon.
Meanwhile, enjoy a small sample of our music below.
For full access to our music, you'll have to join us!
Additionally, explore a few written pieces by instructor Tim Cummings as they appeared in Piping Today magazine. Especially if you are new or intimidated by learning music by ear, these are a must read!
Theoretically Speaking: Learning Tunes by Ear (Part 1)
Theoretically Speaking: Learning Tunes by Ear (Part 2)
Also - be sure to check out Tim's arrangements on his website. Here are a few PDFs he is offering for free!
For full access to our music, you'll have to join us!
Additionally, explore a few written pieces by instructor Tim Cummings as they appeared in Piping Today magazine. Especially if you are new or intimidated by learning music by ear, these are a must read!
Theoretically Speaking: Learning Tunes by Ear (Part 1)
Theoretically Speaking: Learning Tunes by Ear (Part 2)
Also - be sure to check out Tim's arrangements on his website. Here are a few PDFs he is offering for free!
AUDIO samples:
Here are some recordings made at Cairdeas by our instructors. When you join us you will also get access to downloadable sheet music!
| pearlin_peggys_bonnie_tune_of_the_week__1_.m4a |
Pearlin Peggie’s Bonny, Played by Tim Cummings
| liten_lek_-_ssp_1_and_2.mp3 |
Liten Lek
| lexie_macaskill.m4a |
Lexie MacAskill, Played by Tim Cummings
| jacks_gone_a-shearin.mp3 |
Jack’s Gone a-Shearin’, Played by Tim Cummings
| hag_at_the_churn.mp3 |
Hag at the Churn
| dans_un_pre_-_tim.m4a |
Dans Un Pre, Played by Tim Cummings
| bonnie_ellen_owen.mp3 |
Bonnie Ellen Owen, played by Michael Roddy
| breton_hanter_dro_in_bm.mp3 |
Breton Hanter Dro in B minor, played by Tim Cummings
| down_and_out_in_santiago_de_compostella.mp3 |
Down and Out in Santiago de Compostella, played by Fin Moore
| gaelic_song_melodies_-_hug_oreann_o_ro_màl_na_mara.mp3 |
Gaelic Song melodies, played by Gary West
| king_george_vs_army__quickstep_.mp3 |
King George V's Army, played by Fin Moore
| the_pitlochry_high_school_centenary.mp3 |
The Pitlochry High School Centenary, played by Gary West
"Learning a tune by ear, then, forces the musician to listen carefully and repeatedly to the new music, which can often lead to quicker memorization and less mechanical, more musical playing. It also provides a skill that enables a player to quickly hear and adapt to new versions and variations in rehearsal"
-Tim Cummings, Theoretically Speaking: Learning Tunes by Ear (Part 1)