I was at a Pioneer Day at a local museum 16 years ago. They had a blacksmith, chair weaver, a few sheep, candle-mking, all the usual 17th century skills you usually see at such events. There was an old-time string band, dulcimer players, and a 'piper (not together, by the way). He played a few tunes and took a break then struck in and played few more. I was a trombone player in the high school band, and thought to myself, "Self, you could do that." When he took another break I walked up to him and started asking questions about the 'pipes, which he answered, then he asked me, "So, how would you like to learn to play them?", to which I replied, "Sure!", and quoth he, "Then come up to the house Monday night at 6:30 and we'll get started," which I did. I stayed on the chanter for about a year, then bought my 'pipes and switched over to them. In the meantime, their children were born and "routine" for their fmily flew out the window, so I stopped going for lessons. I don't practice nearly as much as I should, and have not learned many tunes, but I've played several funerals and a few weddings, among other things, and people always want "Amazing Grace". If any of you are involved in my funeral (in 80 years), please DO NOT play "Amamzing Grace". I've come to hate the tune.
I really like "PM J. K. Cairn", but have often thought it should begin as a pick-up on beat three, instead of on one.