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    Kitchen pipes are fine if you have some disposable income. Remember, that if you decide to proceed with the pipes... you'll need that money eventually in order to upgrade.

    The beauty of Uileann Pipes is that you start small, and add-on as you learn. Sure the sound is different, but I personally prefer the tones.

    The ONE thing that you need to be aware of is that the BAG is essential in its quality. One that won't hold air is worthless... and there are a LOAD of cheap sets that have porous bags. You can try to seal them, but it's tough.
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    Re: pipes

    Quote Originally Posted by mcnice
    is there somebody playing the pipes?
    Yes indeed! Well, actually, almost there. Still on the practice chanter, though my Pipe Major has said that if he had a set I be trying them now. I started learning just over two months ago now, and it's proven to be a lot of fun so far, even just walking around school with the practice chanter practicing the fingerings. Definitely a good idea to have a teacher, as then they'll be able to show you how to do things properly, and what to fix, an so on.

    Quote Originally Posted by bikercelt1
    The fingerings seem okay I just need more breath and a sense of timing.
    Something that might help with your timimg (I know it helped mine) was being able to listen to the tunes. With a program like Bagpipe Reader it's possible to play songs from the sheet music which you can find from sites like this bagpipe web directory(the BMW files). I hope this helps, if not with actually playing, then with finding more tunes to learn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
    Try the Uileann (ill-in) Pipes. It's the "Irish" version with the arm bellows.
    Well, now! I think I'd be a great hit with all the honeys if I played some illin' pipes 8)



    Honestly, I really ought to learn to play a non-wind instrument for once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
    Here's a suggestion that does not come up very often.

    Try the Uileann (ill-in) Pipes. It's the "Irish" version with the arm bellows.

    As long as you have a tutor, it's pretty much the same. I have a set, and they're a BLAST! Since the others in Barleyjuice have the Highland Pipes, it adds a completely different sound.

    Not too many, save Davey Spillane, are playing them these days and the sound is haunting. It's worth a "look".

    You can actually get a small set that works from www.irishshop.com
    I've been looking for a set of beginners pipes for my daughter. She has a BA degree in music and plays every woodwind instrument from Piccolo to Baritone sax, with the Oboe being her major instrument. I checked out your link, but was unable to locate the Uileann Pipes on the site.
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    Uileann Pipes in the mountains? Ahhhhhhhhh!

    nio jimmy i meant in opposite with the big pipe. but concerning contact with audience the uileann is better.
    and do we learn the uileann without a chanter? i suppose the scottish chanter wouldn t have the same grips..?
    i heard that the music from bravehaert was from a Uilieann, could this be?

    nice to meet als a beginner brodi. have you tried yet to get a blow on the big highland pipe? i didn t checked this out. you are definitly right: i will learn on the chanter for myself, but with handling of the BHP i absolutley need a teacher.
    also it s recommandable to get a book which includes a cd in order to timing.
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    sorry that shouldn t be a quoting

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    and for about 5 seconds there I thought jimmy Carbomb was back on the boards!
    I was gonna thank him again for the Guinness kilt I got from him ......then I looked at the date!
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