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    I took up piping in October 2010 at age 50. I can attest that anyone who tells you "it is dead easy" is LYING. I am an experienced musician who plays several other instruments and I am very familiar with military/pipe music. Even with that background, it is hugely challenging to learn (I liken it to trying to blow up two or more balloons whilst simultaneously wrestling with an octopus) but very satisfying! I strongly recommend that you find an instructor. If there aren't any in your area, have a look at www.bagpipelessons.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by FreddyBeachPete View Post
    I liken it to trying to blow up two or more balloons whilst simultaneously wrestling with an octopus
    Having done a fair amount of diving, that brings a certain incident to mind involving a regulator and rather 'friendly' little beastie...
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    Quote Originally Posted by FreddyBeachPete View Post
    I took up piping in October 2010 at age 50. I can attest that anyone who tells you "it is dead easy" is LYING.
    If it was easy, everyone would do it, right?

    But it's not overly complicated either -- just get good instruction, practice with patients, and the rest will follow in time.

    A directory sounds useful, but bands come and go fairly regularly, and pipers along with them, so keeping it up to date might be problematic. If you ask your question on bobdunsire someone with personal info will probably be in touch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pyper View Post
    practice with patients
    I always thought pipers might be a little "off," but they're being institutionalized now? Holy cow!
    The Rev. William B. Henry, Jr.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WBHenry View Post
    I always thought pipers might be a little "off," but they're being institutionalized now? Holy cow!

    You must be a drummer...hehehe

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