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    Pipers

    All these posts on bagpipes has me wondering,how many pipers are here at X-Marks? It doesn't matter how long you've been playing,stand up and be recognized.

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    I recently got a chanter and started playing with it. So, I certainly don't consider myself a piper, but I plan on being one eventually.

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    I've been on the full pipes for about 6 months now. Not quite what I'd call a real piper, but getting there.

    Shane

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    Haven't started yet, but I've gotten contact information for the local pipe bands, and I've already checked out the local supplier - the British Shop is here in Buffalo.

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    I took lessons with a pipe band here in GA probably 7 years ago, but really only pull out the chanter occasionally to entertain the kids for a bit. Maybe one of them will get the bug and we can practice together.

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    I'm a piper! I've been playing a while now, and play several types of pipes, beyond the Highland Pipes.

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    abilenepipers.org

    I'm the newbie with the Abilene Pipers, Burns Supper in the makings for Jan, got a real Scot coming in for the readings.

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    I've played Highland Pipes for about 25 years now. Uilleann pipes for almost 15, Northumbrian smallpipes and Scottish smallpipes for over 16 years, Biniou Kozh for about 12, Veuze for about 10, Leicestershire smallpipes and English greatpipes since 1990, Cornish doublepipes since 1994, Flemish and various french pipes since the late 80s. I also play other, lesser known, types of pipes. In all, I play 17 varieties of bagpipes and my collection totals around 30 sets of bagpipes--including some of great historical value and interest (and which should probably be in a museum if I weren't such an acquisitive SOB).

    In the last 25 years I've not only played, but made a number of sets of pipes, as well as a hurdy-gurdy (think bagpipes in a box). Additionally, I play Irish and concert flutes, whistles, bombardes, fiddle, musette de centre, and a wide variety of instruments that traditionally accompany bagpipes. (I also play about 25 classical and early music instruments including clarinets, oboes, bassoon, recorders, curtal, etc.

    I've played in 3 pipe bands (I'm currently pipe major in one) and have been lucky enough to get to know members of, and practice with, some of the finest bands in North America and the world. I've also been lucky enough to meet and learn from some of the finest pipers in the world (It's great to live in western PA--with people like James McIntosh and Alistair Gillies living in the region).

    Additionally, I am one of the organizers of the Pipers Gathering--which Hamish Moore has described as the largest gathering for bellows blown pipes in the world http://www.pipersgathering.org .

    Love them drones!

    WSG

    Quote Originally Posted by Southern Breeze
    All these posts on bagpipes has me wondering,how many pipers are here at X-Marks? It doesn't matter how long you've been playing,stand up and be recognized.
    Last edited by wgority; 21st November 05 at 06:44 AM. Reason: minor additions and corrections

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    I thought we just had this question a little while ago. Anyway, for those who say they have no musical talent, pipe band can always use drummers.

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    Pipe band drumming is some of the most demanding and difficult drumming you'll find. (Just try holding a tight press roll through a slow tune.) Also, look at some of the work being done by Tyler Fry and Jim Kilpatrick with the midsection and the innovations they've introduced there if you think drumming is easy or for non-musicians.

    Drone on!
    WSG

    Quote Originally Posted by Planopiper
    I thought we just had this question a little while ago. Anyway, for those who say they have no musical talent, pipe band can always use drummers.
    The tradition continues!
    The Pipers Gathering at Killington, VT

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