Scottish Smallpipes Set in A and Bb - Bellow or Mouth Blown Beginner Bagpipes

Description: Scottish Smallpipes Set in A and Bb By Hakam DinPLEASE NOTE: Drone Reeds are not Included in the set, compatible drones reeds can be bought from Scottish Reed Makers Pipe Dreams, more information on that after purchase.Crafted with absolute precision, this beautiful set of pipes offer a unique experience to professionals while also being an excellent starting point for beginners on their musical journey.The basic scale of the Scottish Smallpipes is identical to the Mixolydian scale of the Highland Bagpipes and uses the same fingering as them. In this Set we have included 2 Chanters, one made to play in the key of A and the other to play in the key of Bb, the chanters can be used interchangeably on the set. Included is just the one set of Drones compatible with both the chanters, the tenor drone is tuned to the low "A" of the A chanter (the tonic) but can be extended to match the low "Bb' of the Bb Chanter. The bass drone is tuned an octave below the tenor. The Baritone Drone works as a dominant drone playing the E above the bass but can be extended to F above the bass to play the set in Bb.The advantage of mouth blown pipes is that it’s easier for Highland Players to transition to smallpipes without having to learn the bellows technique, while the Bellow Blown Set offers the advantage of greater stability of tuning (due to smaller fluctuations in humidity and temperature of air across the reeds) and the possibility to sing or talk whilst playing. History:Originally one of the first documented bagpipes in Scotland, along with the Border pipes, smallpipes were popular in the Lowland areas of Scotland as far north as Aberdeen. Evidence shows them to have existed since the 15th century, when they were used for dancing and entertainment in court and castle, later they became popular amongst burgh pipers and town minstrels until the early 19th CenturyScottish Smallpipes are extremely popular with Highland pipers, many of whom use them as a second instrument better suited to indoor playing, and play them according to the Highland tradition or as a quite rehearsal for the highland pipes (The sound sample video features the set playing in A)

Price: 319.99 USD

Location: Dublin, California

End Time: 2024-08-30T05:03:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD