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Maleficus1055

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Air is stored in the bag, and then released to play, rather than the conventional "Blow in and make a sound" kind of instruments. You really need a good bit of lung power to get it going.

 

 

 

...But that's about as far as my expertise in the bagpipes lie >.<

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You should PM Phil, or Dan (lateralus). They're from Scotland. So is Onemanarmy if I'm not mistaken.

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Being Scottish myself, it was something I was given the option to learn in school. However, I declined as like someone just said, it's quite an effort to play.

 

 

 

I think they sound fantastic though. I'm getting married in July and have actually paid for a piper to play at the church :)

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Air is stored in the bag, and then released to play, rather than the conventional "Blow in and make a sound" kind of instruments. You really need a good bit of lung power to get it going.

 

 

 

Well as a Scotsman thats basically the sum total of my knowledge of the bagpipes as well.

 

 

 

My lack of musical knowledge over-rules my Scottishness :P .

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You should PM Phil, or Dan (lateralus). They're from Scotland. So is Onemanarmy if I'm not mistaken.

 

 

 

:wtc: :cry: :wtc:

 

 

 

How could I forget the only real Scot on the forum. Sorry.

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I love and hate them. Since my grandfather was a fireman, they played the bagpipes at his funeral. First time ever hearing them.

 

 

 

OT: Search Google. And listen to Zonorhc. He may not know what he's talking about, but his advice always works.... for some reason or another...

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