The College of Piping Tutor - “The Green Book”
First published in 1953 by Seumas MacNeill and Thomas Pearston, The Green Book has become the world’s best-selling bagpipe tutor, with more than 385,000 copies sold worldwide. Generations of pipers — from complete beginners to seasoned players — have started their journey with this book.
Continuously updated since its first edition, the tutor now includes access to online video demonstrations, making it more accessible than ever. For over fifty years, no other resource has matched its impact: more pipers have learned with an instructor using The Green Book than by any other method.
Why it’s essential:
* The classic College of Piping Tutor One — the gold standard for beginners
* Proven, structured method used by teachers around the world
* Supported with online video demonstrations
* Trusted by over 385,000 learners and still in print today
The College of Piping’s famous Green Book — the only way to start a piping career.
