The chanter makes nine notes from low G ... bag to push enough air through to get the stiff reed vibrating. Highland bagpipe music is written in the key of D major, where the C and F are sharp.

The bagpipes, most commonly seen in their Great ... A recorder is then installed into the bag to act as the chanter – the part of the instrument with with pitch is controlled by finger position.

The chanter harmonizes with the drones to create the unforgettable sound of a bagpipe. Air passes over reeds in both the drones and chanter. It’s like four instruments in one, Husted said.

Ewan Sinclair - of William Sinclair & Son - is one of the last remaining artisans in the world crafting bagpipes by hand.

However, from the more than 62,000 products advertised on Gear4music’s website, there is only one children’s bagpipe available to purchase along with two kids’ chanters. READ MORE: Number of new ...

“I got into bagpipes when I was nine because I wanted ... don’t talk about it much as I don’t want to be blowing my own chanter. Sadly I ended up taking a long break due to my circumstances.

The Highland bagpipe is a part of Scottish culture and history, famous for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops as they landed in Normandy on D-Day during World War II.

Just in case not everyone loves bagpipes, Macalester equips learners with chanters — pipes that look a bit like elongated recorders — so students can practice without subjecting their ...