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BAGPIPES(They’re really loud)
Or are they?
History of the Bagpipe
Earliest possible documentation: Genesis 4:21 “His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the
father of all who play the harp and the pipe.”
Next earliest: 1300BC-Middle Eastern Carvings
Roman Emperor Nero: 1st Century AD “Ave me: If the gods save me from these
people, I’ll play the utricularius” (Latin. “Bag o’ Skin”)
Different Sorts of Bagpipe
Dudelsack
(German)
Gaita(Spanish)
Zampogna
(Italian)
Uilleann(Irish)
THE PROLIFERATION OF THE GREAT HIGHLAND
BAGPIPE:
It’s the British Army’s fault.
Sean Patrick Regan
• “Wearing a kilt is awesome”
• “Playing bagpipes is awesome”
• “This picture is awesome”
Structure of the Great Highland
Bagpipe• Drones (3)
• Bag
• Chanter
• Blowpipe
• Reeds (4)
• Tassels & Bag cover
Materials of the Great Highland
Bagpipe• Drones (3) --African Blackwood, Silver,
Ivory, Nickle, Plastic (Polypenco)• Bag --Gortex, Leather
• Chanter --African Blackwood, Plastic
• Blowpipe --African Blackwood, Plastic
• Reeds (4) --Arundo Donax, Plastic
• Tassels & • Bag cover --Velvet, silk, cotton
A Wee Tune
Bands & Competition
oEastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA)
o From Maine to Florida to Texas
o Over 220 Pipe Bands
o Over 1,600 registered competitors
Bands & Competition
oPipe Band Instruments
o Bagpipes
o Scottish Snare Drums
o Scottish Tenor Drum(s)
o Scottish Bass Drum
Q & AIf you have something that you’ve
always wanted to ask a piper, but were too afraid to get close enough...
Now’s your chance!
FIN