Where's your Bagpipes?

**oldsoldier** · 25th June 07, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by PiobBear

True story:
I'm standing next to Drummie at the Games when a fellow starts chatting me up, saying he'd always wanted to play the pipes, but hadn't even an ounce of musical talent. In a voice sure to be overheard, I replied "Well, as you haven't any musical talent, have you ever considered becoming a Drum Major?"

I have no musical talent, and am in the latter part of my 30's, I just picked up the pipes month ag, and love it! Went into it without even being ale to read music...its a long road, but I am looking forward to it. And, surprisingly, maybe I DO have talent! Heh, that'd be a first.

**filman** · 25th June 07, 06:50 PM

thanks for the info on those pipes did not even think of that site

**highlander_Daz** · 26th June 07, 09:17 AM

I know fantastic pipers (some of which have played in grade 1 bands ) that cant read music

**Warhoover** · 26th June 07, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by PiobBear

True story:
I'm standing next to Drummie at the Games when a fellow starts chatting me up, saying he'd always wanted to play the pipes, but hadn't even an ounce of musical talent. In a voice sure to be overheard, I replied "Well, as you haven't any musical talent, have you ever considered becoming a Drum Major?"

Good one Piobear! I am sure that got a rather good laugh and chuckle from many! Hope your Drummie at least smiled

**Warhoover** · 26th June 07, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by oldsoldier

I have no musical talent, and am in the latter part of my 30's, I just picked up the pipes month ag, and love it! Went into it without even being ale to read music...its a long road, but I am looking forward to it. And, surprisingly, maybe I DO have talent! Heh, that'd be a first.

Oldsoldier,
I know what your talking about, it has been quite a ride. I was and still am quite rusty when it comes to music, but recently having my instructor put me on the pipes has been a thrill. Every step no matter how small is victory for me. Hope to someday get involved with a band. But that is down the road. Just enjoying the process is fun for me. I know sick isn't it

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**emolas** · 26th June 07, 10:00 PM

As much as I would like to learn the pipes (or ANY instrument), I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket with a lid. I even whistle off-key and can't tap my feet with a steady rhythm. There is no hope for me.

**Archangel** · 27th June 07, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by emolas

As much as I would like to learn the pipes (or ANY instrument), I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket with a lid. I even whistle off-key and can't tap my feet with a steady rhythm. There is no hope for me.

Why not let a good teacher tell you that? I've always wanted to learn guitar but I've been told the same things as you. Finally, a semi pro musician friend asked what were the qualifications of the people who said that to you?

So, I went to a top pro teacher and, yes, I have struggles but I've learned I have a musical ear. He showed me that in a practical way. He's shown me that while I like rockabilly, for some reason my natural rhythm is actually Celtic. That's my second choice so that works.

Go for it.

**Deasan** · 28th June 07, 01:19 PM

The John Walsh shuttlepipes and smallpipes are a fun, quiet way to practice and get back into piping again. I like my Gibson firesides too. I also agree about the McCallum pipes. They are good pipes. Avoid the cheap garbage! Many's the junky set that have ruined an aspiring piper and diminished the good times our art offers.

Good luck and have fun re-discovering the wonderful music of the pipes.

Slainte mhath, Deasan

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