Learning to play the bagpipes Archives

What is the Best Practice Chanter for Beginners?

When you’re learning to play the bagpipes, one of the most essential tools you’ll need is a practice chanter. It’s the primary instrument used for…

Playing bagpipes indoors is not ideal because of the volume of sound. There is a better option and that is smallpipes. Read more…

Did you know that we can play many old Christmas melodies on the Great Highland Bagpipes?

I hear this all of the time, and it excites me to hear from people who would like to share in my hobby. It’s a…

The Great Highland Bagpipes are a marvelous instrument that summons up feelings from deep within. One might even say that it’s soul stirring. I am…