John Cairns. Learner Level. Covers playing with a practice goose, compound rhythm patterns, the tachum and grip, and a few simple tunes.

An accompanying CD is also included with the book.

John Cairns is recognized as one of the foremost pipers and piping instructors alive. His new series is designed as a course of study to take the student from the basics of piping all the way to a professional level. Twelve volumes are anticipated in the series although only the first few have so far been completed.