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old learner

by Izz
(Scotland)

I am 70 and have been on the practice chanter for some months. Have now got a full set of bagpipes but am so disappointed as,I cannot make any sound with them.

I have tried both a cane and synthetic chanter reed. The drones are plugged. Can you help me in any way. Now so disappointed that I may not be able to go any further.

Thanks




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Jun 16, 2011
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by: Bill Robertson

Jeffery is correct in that you might have been sold something that is of very poor quality, and supplied with poor reeds or none.

Along with my previous advice, I suggest that you get in touch with the firm that sold you the set of bagpipes to let them know your problems. If the firm is Scottish the person there should either help you, or refer you to the manufacturer (if not already the maker of the pipes) of the pipes to assist you with good reeds and setting up the pipes. Further, consider contacted a nearby pipe band to find a good piper willing to help you with the setting up etc.

Good advice in the first place would have helped most liklely.

All the best,
Bill
Jun 16, 2011
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by: jeffery craft

Did you get your set from an established maker like dunbar, gibson, ect ect... its possible that you may have bought a set made in Pakistan, from all the reviews I've heard they are really poorly made instruments, I hope this helps.
Mar 14, 2011
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by: Bill Robertson

In answer to your problem, Izz, I suggest that you go to our website main page left and click on Bagpipe articles then scroll down when opened to Bagpipe tuning etc. and folow the commencing to play as for a beginner step by step with carefull study of the text and video. There are linkd within to futehr help if you click on them. If uncertain about finding things on your computer ask a junior person to help you navigate etc.
All the best,
Bill

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