Pipes - Scottish Smallpipes - Beginner
This class is suitable for people who are starting to play tunes on the smallpipes in (key of A). For players who have not yet started playing the pipes, see info on our absolute beginners chanter class
For players new to smallpipes. The focus of this class is to build up a competence on smallpipes using a repertoire of simple tunes. Instruction will be given on bellows technique, good maintenance and reed manipulation in order to get the best from your instrument. This class is also recommended for players of all levels who are new to the class to learn the basic repertoire used in the intermediate class. It is recommended that you seek advice from the tutor or other experienced player before ordering a set of smallpipes.
Small-pipes may be available for hire through membership of the Lowland and Borders Pipers’ Society
The Lowland and Small-Pipes Society has just refurbished a number of sets of bellows blown
small-pipes in the key of A which now have new bags, chanters and reeds.
These pipes are a great improvement on the “mark one” practice pipes from the LBPS and are available to Scots Music Group students to hire. The cost of hire is £10.00 per month and a condition of hire is that users should become members of LBPS at a sub of £12.00 per annum due on 1st April. The cost of a set of Scottish small-pipes, even second-hand, is several hundred pounds The aim of this hire scheme is therefore to enable people to try them out before investing in a new set of bellows pipes.
Please contact Jim Buchan for more information