Let’s move beyond ‘who the Average Piper is’ and talk about the ‘end goal’ and that is to play music. The most basic element of the music is the sound that your instrument produces. The sound is a product of many factors. The bag, your choice of drones, reeds, chanter, chanter reed, how it’s all […]
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Entries by Ron Bowen
The Average Piper probably started as an adult. They probably were taught in a traditional manner and may have spent one or more years just on the practice chanter learning embellishments. Their first tunes were probably Scots Wa Hae, High Road to Gairloch, and 79th’s Farewell to Gibraltar. I can’t imagine anything more defeating. The […]
So, who are these people in kilts doing parades and performances for the general public? Where do they come from? What do they do? What are their stories? Are they teachers? Lawyers? Truck drivers? Grandfathers and Grandmothers? Just who is an “average piper?” The Average Piper plays music that is familiar to the general public. […]
We are pleased to announce the re-launch of The Bagpipe Place & The Bagpipe Museum. The site has been made fully responsive to allow easy navigation and viewing on any device. The WordPress format loads quickly. You’ll find lots of new content with pictures of your favorite Highland Bagpipes. Don’t worry. The journey is far […]
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