Ditto what castledangerous said. If you want to learn the pipes, go buy a practice chanter, called a PC for short. Expect to spend a minimum of several months on it learning the basics. Only then will you be ready to move on to the pipes. A decent set of pipes can be had for about 800 bucks if you go with poly pipes from a reputable maker like Dunbar or Macallum. Pipers Choice also sells poly for a reasonable price, but I've not personally heard a set. A PC will only set you back between 50 to 100 bucks, go poly for you first, ABW (African Blackwood) later if you choose to.