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                Bagpipes: practice, practice, practice
Gary McDonald explains the amount of sheer effort that goes into playing the bagpipes all year round in numerous band halls throughout the country.
Andrea Boyd describes how she attends band practice twice a week and practices daily at home - as well as attending university.
Sam Hodgen stresses the importance of practice practice, practice, especially during the winter months.
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