Bagpipes

As title but stay within the bounds of the Acceptable Use Policy.

Bagpipes

Postby Govangirl » Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:22 pm

I know it will probably all end in tears but I've decided that I'm going to go for one of my musical 'must-do' things on my bucket list. I've always wanted to play the accordian or the bagpipes and I'm going to go for the latter thinking it might be easier :lol: :lol:
I have tried everywhere down here to find a teacher but to no avail :( so I've ordered a training DVD from the internet that takes you through the basics but I don't want to purchase a set of pipes yet. I know that Iain on here plays (and is no doubt laughing his head off about me thinking I could master his skill) so I need advice. Am I right that I could purchase a practice chanter and learn on that? Am I mad to think I could learn to play as it is too difficult?
Where else to ask than the world's expert area? Any advice would be gratefully received.
Blow away the dreams that tear you apart
Blow away the dreams that break your heart
Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted
User avatar
Govangirl
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 3431
Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:02 pm
Location: Sassenachland


Re: Bagpipes

Postby LANDROVER ROGER » Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:26 pm

GO FOR IT!Hope your neighbours are friendly. :D
LANDROVER ROGER
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 3121
Joined: Sat May 17, 2008 11:39 am


Re: Bagpipes

Postby Crowth » Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:35 pm

GG, why do you doubt that you could learn to play? True, you won't become a maestro overnight, but even the accomplished players weren't born that way. Go for it, I look forward to your first recital 8)
Remember, a penguin is for life not just for elevenses.
User avatar
Crowth
Can't Stay Away
Can't Stay Away
 
Posts: 634
Joined: Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:43 pm
Location: Straight on past Askomill...........


Re: Bagpipes

Postby Govangirl » Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:43 pm

Ha ha, it's just that I imagine it's a very difficult instrument to play? I know lots of folk learn to play other instruments by themselves but don't know about the bagpipes.
Blow away the dreams that tear you apart
Blow away the dreams that break your heart
Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted
User avatar
Govangirl
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 3431
Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:02 pm
Location: Sassenachland


Re: Bagpipes

Postby MPR » Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:02 pm

had a friend that learnt on the web, dont know how but he did, hes dead now so cant ask him about it, but I think you should most certainly try. Life is WAY to short to be laying on your death bed remembering all the things you didnt do but should have.
MPR
Active Poster
Active Poster
 
Posts: 293
Joined: Mon May 03, 2010 2:03 pm


Re: Bagpipes

Postby Mary G » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:51 pm

Try the College of Piping - they do Skype tuition:

http://www.college-of-piping.co.uk/tuition/weekly-2/

They are also a very useful resource to make contact, buy the 'Tutor' books, seek out teachers near you, etc.
Mary G
Can't Stay Away
Can't Stay Away
 
Posts: 765
Joined: Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:25 am


Re: Bagpipes

Postby EileenH » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:20 pm

Takes a while GG. You start with a chanter. My son learnt to play and has his chanter usually lying in the living room. One morning, while tidying up I came across it. I thought, "I'm going to have a wee shot o this, I can play the recorder so it shouldn't be too hard" wrong!! I couldn't get a sound out of it! Needless to say I never let on to my son! There must be a knack to it...... Good luck in finding it! :-)
EileenH
Active Poster
Active Poster
 
Posts: 311
Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:46 pm


Re: Bagpipes

Postby EMDEE » Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:44 am

A lot depends on your own motivation and determination, plus the accessibility to tuition. I don't think there is really a substitute for the personal contact with a tutor and you should try to make contact with some player(s) in your locality. (Not so easy in the south of England as it is in Argyll) If you have looked into it you will be aware that it will be some considerable time before you graduate on to the GHB as opposed to the practice chanter, and this is where the determination comes in, as progress can be very slow as there is so much to learn. The length of time it takes to get to the stage of playing a few tunes wll depend on what you put into it, but be aware that musical instruments can take over your life, none more so than the GHB. :roll:

If you're even considering this you must already have a degree of motivation, so go for it and see how you get on. :D
Merda taurorum animas conturbit. Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur
User avatar
EMDEE
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 1932
Joined: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:55 am
Location: Up the Rodd


Re: Bagpipes

Postby Govangirl » Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:04 pm

GHB???? :@ :oops: :oops: I feel really daft now not knowing that - is it somehing Highland bagpipes? :oops:
Thank you all for your advice and support. I did play the clarinet many, many moons ago so I'm not devoid of any talent musically but I'm hoping I'll advance. If I don't, at least I went for it. Again, thanks all. :D
Blow away the dreams that tear you apart
Blow away the dreams that break your heart
Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted
User avatar
Govangirl
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 3431
Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:02 pm
Location: Sassenachland


Re: Bagpipes

Postby numberplease » Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:51 pm

All the best GG. I love the sound of bagpipes..............as long as they`re not right next to my ears!
User avatar
numberplease
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 1660
Joined: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:49 am
Location: Boston, Lincs


Re: Bagpipes

Postby Govangirl » Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:09 pm

Thanks Numberplease. Is GHB Grievious Harm to the Bagpipes I'll be inflicting????? Or to the harm to other bodies? :lol:
Blow away the dreams that tear you apart
Blow away the dreams that break your heart
Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted
User avatar
Govangirl
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 3431
Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:02 pm
Location: Sassenachland


Re: Bagpipes

Postby EMDEE » Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:04 pm

GHB = Great Highland Bagpipe :D
Merda taurorum animas conturbit. Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur
User avatar
EMDEE
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 1932
Joined: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:55 am
Location: Up the Rodd


Re: Bagpipes

Postby ionnsaigh » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:33 pm

Well yer mouth is big enough, that's a start..............
O'Donnchadha
User avatar
ionnsaigh
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 3714
Joined: Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:31 am
Location: The Dear Green Place


Re: Bagpipes

Postby gizmo » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:18 pm

Ouch. :<>
gizmo
Can't Stay Away
Can't Stay Away
 
Posts: 941
Joined: Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:33 pm
Location: roonaboot


Re: Bagpipes

Postby Govangirl » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:43 pm

ionnsaigh wrote:Well yer mouth is big enough, that's a start..............


Right, well ah know exactly wherr in Merryhill ah'll be practising oan a nightly basis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blow away the dreams that tear you apart
Blow away the dreams that break your heart
Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted
User avatar
Govangirl
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 3431
Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:02 pm
Location: Sassenachland


Next

Return to General Chit Chat

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests