What a fantastic video! Thank you so much. I'm still confused as to why there are no A chanters? Is it because the drones with extenders still wouldn't reach the key of A, or they would be ridiculously long...? Loved the clip at the end showing the different chanters one after the other. GREAT STUFF!
@@bagpipelessons I've been playing Kyo chanters for tone and comfort for years. The shorter reach works for me. I play Kyo drones as well. This is my 3rd set by Murray Huggins and these are 'post-epiphany'. Murray had a revelation. His latest incarnation is all his own and the best I've ever played. His earlier pipes were Henderson based and also fine instruments. The wait, however, is long.
I have always wondered -- WHY hasn't anyone made a bagpipe -- with the standard CHROMATIC scale? Wouldn't you love to hear bagpipe solos of "Happy Birthday!" and "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" or other common songs? Perhaps SOMEDAY, somebody will create such a bagpipe. And we shall hear the unique bagpipe version of "Czardas" and "Flight of the Bumblebee." And finally, someone will compose a "Concerto for Bagpipes and Orchestra." With such a chromatic instrument, I'm sure that many more people will take up bagpipe-playing.
Great question! I suspect it's because we don't have enough fingers... other wind instruments with finger holes use keys to get get extended range and chromatic scale.
What a fantastic video! Thank you so much.
I'm still confused as to why there are no A chanters? Is it because the drones with extenders still wouldn't reach the key of A, or they would be ridiculously long...?
Loved the clip at the end showing the different chanters one after the other.
GREAT STUFF!
The best investment you can make on a modest set of pipes is the chanter. We've never had it better. Comfort and clarity in your choice of pitch.
That's the truth! A good pipe chanter and pipe chanter reed are crucial for a great sound and pipes that feel great to play.
@@bagpipelessons I've been playing Kyo chanters for tone and comfort for years. The shorter reach works for me. I play Kyo drones as well. This is my 3rd set by Murray Huggins and these are 'post-epiphany'. Murray had a revelation. His latest incarnation is all his own and the best I've ever played. His earlier pipes were Henderson based and also fine instruments. The wait, however, is long.
This looks really great!
I have always wondered -- WHY hasn't anyone made a bagpipe -- with the standard CHROMATIC scale?
Wouldn't you love to hear bagpipe solos of "Happy Birthday!" and "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" or other common songs?
Perhaps SOMEDAY, somebody will create such a bagpipe. And we shall hear the unique bagpipe version of "Czardas" and "Flight of the Bumblebee." And finally, someone will compose a "Concerto for Bagpipes and Orchestra."
With such a chromatic instrument, I'm sure that many more people will take up bagpipe-playing.
Great question! I suspect it's because we don't have enough fingers... other wind instruments with finger holes use keys to get get extended range and chromatic scale.