r/bagpipes

Im a PM, and have a Blair digital chanter. I'd like to use it to record tunes for my band. What do you use? I've heard garageband, but can't figure it out...

I attended the Glengarry Games for the first time this year. During massed bands they announced that it is tradition to play a particular tune during massed bands. It was a tune I had never heard of (but I am relatively new to the bagpipe scene). Does anyone know what the tune is?

Thanks in advance.

Hi folks, I'm trying to get into/get pionreachd. I'm looking for suggestions for some good ones and good performances on YouTube or Spotify to listen to. Maybe more on the melodic side.

If you were to buy a new set of pipes, what would you buy? I like my current set, but I'm kicking around trying something new. It's tough to know what I'd do, as I think most reputable makers make good pipes, but I can't exactly try other sets to experience them for myself. Plus, I think trying a set once doesn't really give you the full experience of what its like playing a set over time, with different reeds.

My current pipes are McCallum's from ~2015 ish, and I've always received pretty positive feedback from the judges on overall sound and tuning.

ive been wanting to start playing since i was very young but never gotten into it, i have a chanter but im not looking to pay for lessons as i already pay for other instrument lessons. i taught myself the guitar before moving to lessons and understand that a teacher can help correct small mistakes you dont realise you are making. is being self taught for now ok? i might go to the scottish national piping centre.

Thanks.

Hello All,

I am selling my 1950's R.G. Hardie GHBs. They are made from African Blackwood with catalin ferrules and brass inner rings. Truly a beautiful antique set that would be great for any piper that loves quality. Includes blowpipe and chanter if wanted (it's a war-mac, not the original chanter). I don't have any reeds, unfortunately.

There is a crack in one of the tenor drones (pictured). The bag had a leak in it at one point, but it is the original bag and may be due for a change anyway. Aside from those issues they are in excellent shape and ready to go. Reply here or directly!

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I really wouldn't have placed Shotts so low(not saying I’m an expert),I personally loved their move at the end of their Saturday medley, great nostalgia from 2008. but I have been seeing a lot of negative comments about it online, curious to see what u guys think?

Especially Grade Two!

Thoughts???

Any reflections on yesterdays results? Great to see SFU win but why were shotts so far down? Not in the top 6, I thought they were excellent tone and execution

How does an average to below average skill/ability player who plays in a non competitive band go about taking the next step to being a good piper and possibly stepping into the competition scene? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hey, just here gauging interest for a bagpipes simulator app?

The idea is that you hold your phone as you would do a chanter, with your thumb covering the camera on the back as it would do the high A hole. The screen would play the part of the rest of the holes.. if that makes sense?

Might make more sense visually - here's a screenshot of me holding E on my phone (screen facing away from me, left-thumb covering the camera).

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If you'd like to give it a try, you're welcome to join the closed testing group - I would really appreciate the feedback too!

Does anyone have the name of Shotts’ Saturday medley closer?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a score to use as a quick warm up? Thinking less rudimentary and more like a snappy jig or other that sounds good when I’m standing with my drum waiting for pipers to tune up.

Something that catches peoples attention!