I want to play the bagpipes but I don't know where to begin. It is in our family history of people that we played the pipes. However, they all live overseas and no one will anny-up a set of pipes for me. I need to know where i can get good pipes and exactly how to play them
2007-08-26 10:37:55 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Buy an inexpensive set off ebay. Then, look for a book CD called The Great Highland Bagpipe Tutor.
Good Luck
I got mine about 3 years ago, have been tinkering with them some. It is not too hard to learn.
2007-08-26 10:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you don't need a set of pipes now. You need a practice chanter and a good instructor. If you're still with it a year from now, then it will be time to look for pipes. By then you'll also know you won't be buying any rubbish off EBay (way overpriced Pakistani junk). Your instructor will have contacts to steer you in the right direction for a decent set of pipes.
For those that say it's not hard to learn, I notice you're not a playing piper. Enuff said there !
I would advise you to look for a nearby pipeband. They often give free lessons to beginners with the idea that you will stay on as a contributing member and repay your lessons by teaching others someday.
2007-08-26 13:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by ironbrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably get cheap bagpipes from ebay. But, if you're really interested, I'd consider emailing a letter to 'The Daily Record' (a Scottish newspaper) asking readers for advice on how to play the bagpipes complete with your age and location. I'd imagine people would be keen to help someone with an interest in Scotland. You can get an email address from www.dailyrecord.co.uk and you might be surprised by the information you receive.
2007-08-26 11:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everything Ironbrew said is spot on. Start with a non-Pakistani practice chanter (looks vaguely like a recorder), later move to the pipes. Work desperately to find an instructor.
Articles that should be useful to you . . .
Teaching yourself bagpipes:
http://www.bagpipejourney.com/articles/self_taught.shtml
How to find the right bagpipe instructor:
http://www.bagpipejourney.com/articles/find_instructor.shtml
How to become a rotten piper:
www.bagpipejourney.com/articles/rotten_piper.shtml
How to identify a quality set of bagpipes:
http://www.bagpipejourney.com/articles/quality-bagpipes.shtml
2007-08-27 11:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't help you with your question but I do wish you luck with learning and I think it's great you are interested in your family background.
2007-08-26 11:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by tea cup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why the hell would you want to play bagpipes?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! taht is so geeky
2007-08-26 10:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by the hedgehog 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋