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Bagpipes

Bagpipes. (They’re really loud). Or are they?. History of the Bagpipe. Earliest possible documentation: Genesis 4:21 “His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and the pipe.” Next earliest: 1300BC-Middle Eastern Carvings Roman Emperor Nero: 1 st Century AD

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Bagpipes

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  1. Bagpipes (They’re really loud) Or are they?

  2. History of the Bagpipe • Earliest possible documentation: Genesis 4:21 • “His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and the pipe.” • Next earliest: 1300BC-Middle Eastern Carvings • Roman Emperor Nero: 1st Century AD • “Ave me: If the gods save me from these people, I’ll play the utricularius” • (Latin. “Bag o’ Skin”)

  3. Different Sorts of Bagpipe Gaita (Spanish) Uilleann (Irish) Dudelsack (German) Zampogna (Italian)

  4. The Proliferation of the Great Highland Bagpipe: It’s the British Army’s fault.

  5. Sean Patrick Regan • “Wearing a kilt is awesome” • “Playing bagpipes is awesome” • “This picture is awesome”

  6. Structure of the Great Highland Bagpipe • Drones (3) • Bag • Chanter • Blowpipe • Reeds (4) • Tassels & Bag cover

  7. Materials of the Great Highland Bagpipe • Drones (3) --African Blackwood, Silver, Ivory, Nickle, Plastic (Polypenco) • Bag --Gortex, Leather • Chanter --African Blackwood, Plastic • Blowpipe --African Blackwood, Plastic • Reeds (4) --ArundoDonax, Plastic • Tassels & • Bag cover --Velvet, silk, cotton

  8. A Wee Tune

  9. Bands & Competition • Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA) • From Maine to Florida to Texas • Over 220 Pipe Bands • Over 1,600 registered competitors

  10. Bands & Competition • Pipe Band Instruments • Bagpipes • Scottish Snare Drums • Scottish Tenor Drum(s) • Scottish Bass Drum

  11. Q & A If you have something that you’ve always wanted to ask a piper, but were too afraid to get close enough... Now’s your chance!

  12. Fin

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