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The Asturian gaita, the repertoire and the roots: living tradition, not a museum piece, in dialogue with the Atlantic arc.
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EssayGaita, bagpipe, cornemuse: what to call the Asturian gaita in each language
Why I call the Asturian gaita a gaita in English and French too, how it relates to «bagpipe» and «cornemuse», and why keeping the proper name is a cultural decision, not an oversight.
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GuideTuning the Asturian gaita: C, B flat, D and how to choose
The tunings of the Asturian gaita (C, B flat, D and others), what each one means, why there are several and how to choose yours according to what you plan to play.
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ComparisonAsturian gaita vs. Galician gaita: the real differences
The real differences between the Asturian gaita and the Galician gaita —tuning, repertoire, technique and sound— without the cliché that they are the same, nor the souvenir rivalry.
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GuideWhat is the Asturian gaita? A guide for the curious
What the Asturian gaita is, what parts it is made of, what keys it is tuned in and what repertoire it serves. A clear guide for anyone starting from scratch.
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