BAGPIPES Theyre really loud Or are they History

BAGPIPES (They’re really loud) Or are they?

History of the Bagpipe � Earliest possible documentation: Genesis 4: 21 � “His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and the pipe. ” � Next earliest: 1300 BC-Middle Eastern Carvings � Roman Emperor Nero: 1 st Century AD � “Ave me: If the gods save me from these people, I’ll play the utricularius” � (Latin. “Bag o’ Skin”)

Different Sorts of Bagpipe Gaita (Spanish) Dudelsack (German) Zampogna (Italian) Uilleann (Irish)

THE PROLIFERATION OF THE GREAT HIGHLAND BAGPIPE: It’s the British Army’s fault.

Sean Patrick Regan • “Wearing a kilt is awesome” • “Playing bagpipes is awesome” • “This picture is awesome”

Structure of the Great Highland Bagpipe • Drones (3) • Bag • Chanter • Blowpipe • Reeds (4) • Tassels & Bag cover

Materials of the Great Highland Bagpipe • Drones (3) --African Blackwood, Silver, Ivory, Nickle, Plastic (Polypenco) • Bag --Gortex, Leather • Chanter --African Blackwood, Plastic • Blowpipe --African Blackwood, Plastic • Reeds (4) --Arundo Donax, Plastic • Tassels & • Bag cover --Velvet, silk, cotton

A Wee Tune

Bands & Competition o Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA) o From Maine to Florida to Texas o Over 220 Pipe Bands o Over 1, 600 registered competitors

Bands & Competition o Pipe Band Instruments o Bagpipes o Scottish Snare Drums o Scottish Tenor Drum(s) o Scottish Bass Drum

Q&A If you have something that you’ve always wanted to ask a piper, but were too afraid to get close enough. . . Now’s your chance!

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