Forum: Music
04-24-2019, 09:47 AM
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
03-14-2019, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 876
Re: Tin Whistle to Play With GHB
Hi, Elfsong makes a tin whistle with the same fingering as the bagpipe. It's called the enchanter.
You can get one in Bb.
I had one for a bit, thought I'd use it for quiet practice.
It...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
05-08-2018, 01:37 PM
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
12-19-2017, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Cowall Pipes?
Hi,
I have 2 of Robins' practice chanters.
He also made me a smallpipe chanter in "C" for my Gibson fireside pipes.
I've been happy with them.
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-29-2017, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,934
Re: Metal chanters?
Very cool to know, thank you. :)
I have no experience with machining it, just cutting and trimming it occasionally, usually an alloy of it.
It is very biocompatible though.
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
05-15-2017, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 173
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
05-11-2017, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,052
Re: Decent Smallpipe Bellows Makers
Robin Beck of Cowal Bagpipes makes and sells bellows as well.
I've never used his bellows but I have a couple of his practice chanters and a smallpipe chanter that I'm very happy with.
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Forum: Beginners, Intermediate, +
02-07-2017, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,973
Re: Goose v. Bagpipes, Timetable.
Hi Hot Gas,
I'm still a relative neophyte so take this for what it's worth.
I learned on the practice chanter for about 6 months before starting on the bagpipe.
No goose in between.
I...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
08-22-2016, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,732
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
08-22-2016, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,732
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
08-22-2016, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,732
Re: Hamon reeds in Firesides
Hi,
I'm using a Korg CA40 tuner.
The light is green when I set it to 451 hz, and the note reads "C" when I play a low A.
I'm not sure what that translates to in actual pitch.
Rich
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
08-20-2016, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,732
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
05-25-2016, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,242
Re: Reeds for Colin Kyo Chanter
I believe Murray just mentioned what reeds he recommends in the above quote.
I love how on this forum you can get an answer from the maker themselves.
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
05-19-2016, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,776
Re: Electronic Tuner for Border Pipes?
Hi Bob,
I was able to tune my fireside pipes with a korg CA40 chromatic tuner.
Once I adjusted the chanter so high and low A were in tune I looked at what the Korg was reading.
I then tuned...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
03-25-2016, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,605
Re: Gibson Fireside Pipes
I think my B flat chanter is around 438ish.
It needed tape on most of the holes.
I haven't used it in awhile though.
I like the sound of my C chanter better.
Rich
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
03-25-2016, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,605
Re: Gibson Fireside Pipes
You can try shortening the tongues of the tenor drone reed.
It'll raise the pitch though so you'll need to lengthen the drone.
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Forum: Beer Tent
03-08-2016, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Re: Bagpipe shops in NYC?
If you're driving to NYC, stop by Pipeline Celtic Themes in Pompton Lakes, NJ (just outside of NYC).
I don't think there are any shops in NYC.
Kron bagpipes is a short Metro North train ride up...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
02-08-2016, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,090
Re: Walsh small pipes
Hi John,
What are you going to be using them for?
Just playing by yourself at home?
In a group with other instruments?
The Walsh small pipes are mouth blown right?
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
12-26-2015, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 10,926
Re: Can tone improve with age?
I do believe that tone improves with age.
I've heard a marked improvement in tone with each year I've been playing.
Sometimes I sound better each month,
sometimes it seems that I slide back.
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
12-22-2015, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,605
Re: Gibson Fireside Pipes
Hi,
Gibson firesides are bass, baritone, and tenor.
Bass and tenor are tuned to "A" of the chanter,
baritone is tuned to "E" of the chanter.
Get a set of Seth Hamon single bladed drone...
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Forum: Do It Yourself (DIY)
11-27-2015, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,526
Re: Drones too sharp
What pipes and what drone reeds?
I have Dunfion pipes.
I'm using Canning drone reeds and my chanter is set at 468.
I have no trouble tuning the tenors to that pitch.
On the bass drone I...
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Forum: Beginners, Intermediate, +
11-27-2015, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,050
Re: teflon tape tuning pins
I've watched the video numerous times (I think my wife finally hid it away somewhere).
I think you have to impart a direction (either up or down) as you are twisting the drone.
By twisting and...
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-04-2015, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,057
Piping on the space station
Hi all,
A fraternity brother of mine passed away unexpectedly last week.
He worked for Wyle labs.
The crew of the ISS recorded a tribute for him.
Thought I'd share it here.
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
10-11-2015, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,447
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-11-2015, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,934
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