Everyone cover your ears

**Kilted KT** · 17th September 06, 09:06 PM

During the past weekend at the Oklahoma Scottish Games, I met a piper who holds free lessons. My wife actually is on board with it, and doesn't have a problem ( then again, she hasn't heard bad piping..so we will see how long it lasts)

Please bear with me as I try to transcend the moose calls and actually produce real bagpipe music!

**Southern Breeze** · 17th September 06, 09:22 PM

Best of luck with the pipes! I don't play but I know it's a LOT harder than one would think.

Establishing an earplug fund for your wife should be considerd.

**David Dalglish** · 17th September 06, 10:50 PM

Good luck to you & your wife

**O'Neille** · 17th September 06, 11:53 PM

I've got to chime in on this one. As most of you know I am a Dr. of Audiology. And just by guesstimate I'd say that most pipers are exposed to greater than >100 dB which is certainly enough to cause temporary and subsequent permanent hearing loss. Hearing protection is good insurance for both of you. O'Neille

**Ruanaidh** · 17th September 06, 11:56 PM

Stick with it. Learning the pipes is like wrestling with a wild cat - with the same results for a while. You'll eventually tame the beast and it will be worth all the trouble.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 18th September 06, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

During the past weekend at the Oklahoma Scottish Games, I met a piper who holds free lessons. My wife actually is on board with it, and doesn't have a problem ( then again, she hasn't heard bad piping..so we will see how long it lasts)

Please bear with me as I try to transcend the moose calls and actually produce real bagpipe music!

Arrrrrrrrr!!!! You lucky dog! I'd be willing to PAY for lessons. But, there's no piper in my area! Have fun with it.

Originally Posted by O'Neille

I've got to chime in on this one. As most of you know I am a Dr. of Audiology. And just by guesstimate I'd say that most pipers are exposed to greater than >100 dB which is certainly enough to cause temporary and subsequent permanent hearing loss. Hearing protection is good insurance for both of you. O'Neille

HAHA! O'Neille, Pipers are probably good "job security" for ya!

**Panache** · 18th September 06, 06:51 AM

Kilted KT,

Here's the site of a friend of mine who wanted to record his experiences and insights into taking up the bagpipes as an adult. Lots of good information and links for the aspiring piper.

http://www.bagpipejourney.com/

Cheers (and get some ear protection like O'Neille said!)

**chasem** · 18th September 06, 07:49 AM

man, that sounds great!

I'm in the same situation as TB sadly

**switchblade5984** · 18th September 06, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

Arrrrrrrrr!!!! You lucky dog! I'd be willing to PAY for lessons. But, there's no piper in my area! Have fun with it.

HAHA! O'Neille, Pipers are probably good "job security" for ya!

same as above! except there are pipers in the area

**Andrew Green** · 18th September 06, 04:17 PM

Good luck! Aside from more kilts, and a couple basket hilts (custom), I am saving up for a set of learner pipes. Does anyone know a good brand to start?
Totally checking out that site posted, as I know it's gonna be a long and difficult process when I do get a set.
So I totally sympathize with your situation.