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blowtorch · May 14th, 2012, 08:49 AM

Thinking about trying my hand at them, and wondering about starting out, where to get a good practice chanter and instructional book/DVD, that kind of thing. How much do you have to pay for a practice chanter that isn't complete garbage?

Thanks

notdave · May 14th, 2012, 08:53 AM

Anyone going to admit to it?

andymacg · May 14th, 2012, 08:56 AM

I ve tried on my uncles set once but the noise that came out sounded like a cat being strangled, so never tried the things again

emu! · May 14th, 2012, 09:01 AM

Not since my ex-wife left.

TG · May 14th, 2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notdave

Anyone going to admit to it?

My immediate thought as well...

DrumBob · May 14th, 2012, 09:47 AM

Always wanted to try them out. I'm asthmatic, so I probably don't have enough wind.

Trow · May 14th, 2012, 10:37 AM

I have a chanter but I'm not very good at it. It's a hard instrument to learn but with some dedication you can get it. The chanter is also loud haha so I usually practice when no one else is around. I would suggest a chanter that's atleast $50 to make sure that you get a decent one. Look around, its hard to go wrong. :)

Wailin' Tele · May 14th, 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emu!

Not since my ex-wife left.

Funny.

Mjark · May 14th, 2012, 11:11 AM

I love the sound and thought about it. I tried a practice chanter once. It's a lot of work.

hannigan · May 14th, 2012, 11:39 AM

I have a chanter , it scares one of my dogs, saw a bag pipe on c l last week.

On Sat. I purchased a tuba at a garage sale so a bagpipe will most likely follow me home at some point.

Maybe I will just wait for EHX to but out a Scottish Bagger pedal ...

First I am going to try the tuba always thought funk bass lines on a tuba would rock .

telex76 · May 14th, 2012, 11:46 AM

I still have my head, so no, I've never played them.

mattio · May 14th, 2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emu!

Not since my ex-wife left.

Chris S. · May 14th, 2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notdave

Anyone going to admit to it?

Old joke: a bagpipes player is on his way somewhere with his bagpipes on the back seat of this car. He makes a stop at a store and forgets to lock the car. When he comes back out, sure enough, there are two sets of bagpipes on the seat.

CS

Toto'sDad · May 14th, 2012, 03:28 PM

A gentleman who could, wouldn't.

Sw0rdfish · May 14th, 2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toto'sDad

A gentleman who could, wouldn't.

Haha truth

RevMike · May 14th, 2012, 03:36 PM

For the benefit of others in your house....you may want to start with one of these:

http://larkinam.com/ElecChanter.html

That way...you can use headphones.

My band on occaision, plays a song or two with the Staten Island Pipes and Drums. They have a website with an email link. They're really nice and helpfull. I'll bet if you emailed them they'd point you in the right direction.

http://www.sipipesanddrums.org/

blowtorch · May 14th, 2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toto'sDad

A gentleman who could, wouldn't.

Where'd that word "gentleman" ever come from, anyway.

blue metalflake · May 14th, 2012, 04:22 PM

The chanter is just about possible - I roomed with a guy who was a keen piper when I was a student & could blow a simple tune.

Add in the drones, the keeping the bag filled, and the noise, ........!

PennyCentury · May 14th, 2012, 04:52 PM

Was that an existential question?

fullwood · May 20th, 2012, 07:38 AM

Remember, taking up bagpipes will ensure that you never get laid again for the rest of your life. Well, unless you like men in skirts.

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blowtorch Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisco Posts: 4,299	Anyone play the bagpipes? Thinking about trying my hand at them, and wondering about starting out, where to get a good practice chanter and instructional book/DVD, that kind of thing. How much do you have to pay for a practice chanter that isn't complete garbage? Thanks

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Trow Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 397	I have a chanter but I'm not very good at it. It's a hard instrument to learn but with some dedication you can get it. The chanter is also loud haha so I usually practice when no one else is around. I would suggest a chanter that's atleast $50 to make sure that you get a decent one. Look around, its hard to go wrong. :) __________________ JCHC I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it! The fame don't take away the pain it just pays the bills, and you wind up on alcohol and pills.

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May 14th, 2012, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
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andymacg Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Birmingham UK Age: 43 Posts: 176	I ve tried on my uncles set once but the noise that came out sounded like a cat being strangled, so never tried the things again

May 14th, 2012, 09:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
emu! Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: without a gazebo :( Posts: 8,989	Not since my ex-wife left.

May 14th, 2012, 09:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
DrumBob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Highland Lakes, NJ Age: 62 Posts: 3,142	Always wanted to try them out. I'm asthmatic, so I probably don't have enough wind.

May 14th, 2012, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mjark Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Age: 61 Posts: 3,059 11 Photos	I love the sound and thought about it. I tried a practice chanter once. It's a lot of work.

May 14th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
hannigan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sno couny washington Posts: 3,205	I have a chanter , it scares one of my dogs, saw a bag pipe on c l last week. On Sat. I purchased a tuba at a garage sale so a bagpipe will most likely follow me home at some point. Maybe I will just wait for EHX to but out a Scottish Bagger pedal ... First I am going to try the tuba always thought funk bass lines on a tuba would rock .

May 14th, 2012, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
telex76 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 8,810	I still have my head, so no, I've never played them.

May 14th, 2012, 03:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
RevMike Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,892	For the benefit of others in your house....you may want to start with one of these: http://larkinam.com/ElecChanter.html That way...you can use headphones. My band on occaision, plays a song or two with the Staten Island Pipes and Drums. They have a website with an email link. They're really nice and helpfull. I'll bet if you emailed them they'd point you in the right direction. http://www.sipipesanddrums.org/

May 14th, 2012, 04:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
blue metalflake Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 59 Posts: 10,445 10 Photos	The chanter is just about possible - I roomed with a guy who was a keen piper when I was a student & could blow a simple tune. Add in the drones, the keeping the bag filled, and the noise, ........!

May 20th, 2012, 07:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
fullwood TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: united kingdom Posts: 14	Remember, taking up bagpipes will ensure that you never get laid again for the rest of your life. Well, unless you like men in skirts.

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