Highland Bagpipes - Choosing a Highland Bagpipe

The Highland bagpipe, a shortened term for thebeginners and young players who want to master
Great Highland bagpipe, is probably the most popularthe art of bag piping. It is the cheapest kind of
form of bagpipe today. Also known as Scottishbagpipe set and is very easy to use.
bagpipes, Highland bagpipes are woodwindA practice chanter allows for easy playing. It also
instruments that originated from Scotland and Ireland.does not have drones, allowing the player to practice
They are known to be the best bagpipes in theproper breath control and maintain optimal bag
world, and are commonly being used in marchingpressure. Most practice sets also come with stealth
bands, musical performances, and symphonicfeatures so other people will not be disturbed by its
orchestras.sound.
PartsMeanwhile, Highland bagpipe full sets consist of a pipe
Highland bagpipes are double-reed instruments thatbag, a chanter, a blowpipe, one bass drone, and two
are typically made up of a bag, a chanter, a blowpipe,tenor drones. The chanter plays in the Mixolydian
two tenor drones, and one bass drone. The chanterscale ranging from the key of low G to the key of
has a scale in Mixolydian mode with a flattened 7th orhigh A. It is commonly used by pipe bands in military
leading tone. It has a range from one whole toneand civilian performances.
lower than the tonic to one octave above it.Buying tips
Meanwhile, the pipe bag has to be inflated with air.When looking to buy Highland bagpipes, look for one
Kindsthat has a sturdy reed for better-quality, more
Highland bagpipes come in two sets: Highland bagpipestable, and trouble-free sound production.
practice sets and Highland bagpipe full sets.Also, determine your level of knowledge in bag piping.
The Highland bagpipe practice set is perfect forBuy practice sets if you are a beginner.