...I can only imagine the insanity that would result trying to play a tune like that on a GHB. ******* Okay, a little philosophy here. Why would you try? Seems...
9373
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 1, 2004 6:07 pm
In a message dated 9/1/2004 6:35:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, jewelmtn@... writes: kay, a little philosophy here. Why would you try? Seems like all...
9374
John Chambers
jchamb22000
Sep 1, 2004 11:59 pm
I am an "almost new" piper - I say that because I have neither pipes nor practice canter at the moment. I am a 57 year old "mostly retired" ex-military guy...
9375
aussiepiper@...
aussiepiper_...
Sep 2, 2004 12:21 am
Great to see that you are so keen to learn this wonderful instrument. Just thought I would put you on the right track. In your email you keep referring to a...
9376
John Chambers
jchamb22000
Sep 2, 2004 12:28 am
... Oops, you're right. I keep typing that incorrectly for some obscure reason... ... your area. ... through ... I hope to find a local teacher here. There...
9377
On Seagulls Wings
barbaratstx
Sep 2, 2004 12:29 am
John: Why didn't you buy from the locals at Highland Moon. www.highlandmoon.com BarbaraMcGowan Manager ... From: bagpipers2@yahoogroups.com Date: 09/01/04...
9378
John Chambers
jchamb22000
Sep 2, 2004 1:57 am
... Darn! I had no idea... And I did plenty of Google searches for bagpipe supplies in Texas! You can be sure that you'll hear from me in the future though! ...
9379
Barbara McGowan
barbarajtexas
Sep 2, 2004 2:42 am
You should have looked at the links on this site. We are there. You are
forgiven THIS time.... lol "you are forgiven" Barbara McGowan highlandmoon.com ... ...
9380
nakedpiper2000
Sep 2, 2004 3:56 am
... we'll ... on this ... Trouble is, Geoffrey, you and Jean do NOT disagree! You're both very traditional. It's just that you follow two different traditions!...
9381
rockhigher@...
redminstrel
Sep 2, 2004 4:10 am
Different styles..fabulous sentiments and thoughtfully put to prose... Red Minstrel (another Geoff lol) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
9382
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 2, 2004 5:09 am
In a message dated 9/1/2004 5:00:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, jchamb2@... writes: I am an "almost new" piper - I say that because I have neither pipes...
9383
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 2, 2004 6:12 am
In a message dated 9/1/2004 9:01:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, nakedpiper2000@... writes: Trouble is, Geoffrey, you and Jean do NOT disagree! You're both...
9384
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 2, 2004 6:18 am
In a message dated 9/1/2004 10:14:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, rockhigher@... writes: Different styles..fabulous sentiments and thoughtfully put to...
9385
Andrés Bentancourt
riversidepip...
Sep 2, 2004 12:58 pm
Smallpipes have open fingering? I have smallpipes and have always played them as i play the GHB! Smallpipes are played the same as the GHB, aren´t...
9386
Doc
nmdar2001
Sep 2, 2004 1:44 pm
Hi Everyone, I have a question regarding Brian Boru Pipes/Chanters. From what I have read, it seems that there is or was a chanter with a full chromatic scale....
9387
John Chambers
jchamb22000
Sep 2, 2004 2:34 pm
... cds can't ... involved in ... telling you you're ... area! Your ... eventually get ... I plan on finding a local tutor soon, but I got the books/CDs so...
9388
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 2, 2004 4:05 pm
Smallpipes have open fingering? I have smallpipes and have always played them as i play the GHB! Smallpipes are played the same as the GHB, aren´t...
9389
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 2, 2004 4:31 pm
Hi Everyone, I have a question regarding Brian Boru Pipes/Chanters. From what I have read, it seems that there is or was a chanter with a full chromatic scale....
9390
Will Mellon
wkhmellon
Sep 2, 2004 8:35 pm
... pipes ... go ... Welcome John You'll find plenty of input here from those who have gone before you. Your main focus will be on the practice chanter for now...
9391
Will Mellon
wkhmellon
Sep 2, 2004 9:05 pm
Traditional and non traditional styles of play have always been with us. Breaking new ground produces new music and any composer is doing just that. Does the...
9392
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 2, 2004 9:34 pm
Occasionally I'll play music never intended for the GHB for a specific audience but it must fit within the range of the instrument and be appropriate. Having a...
9393
Will Mellon
wkhmellon
Sep 3, 2004 2:02 am
... America: "If it fits, play it. If it doesn't fit, make it fit." I've cropped the higher notes and improvised when a song doesn't fit into the range of my...
9394
Jean Hayes
mountainpiper
Sep 3, 2004 2:24 am
... *************** I can't count how many times I've played London Bridge, Twinkle-Twinkle, Eency Weency Spider (the adults *always* sing along!) and the...
9395
Owlborn@...
bob_hope_is_...
Sep 3, 2004 5:10 am
In a message dated 9/2/2004 7:25:30 PM Pacific Standard Time, jewelmtn@... writes: I can't count how many times I've played London Bridge, ...
9396
High Desert Piper
RevMacTao
Sep 3, 2004 5:59 pm
... It's hard to tell from the photo on LiM's website. I know that several of the Pakistani manufacturers make Brian Boru Chanters. And LiM does carry many...
9397
nakedpiper2000
Sep 3, 2004 8:31 pm
... I'm ... instruments ... I ... an ... tunes ... fit ... intended. ... Will, One thing that you're hinting at but haven't actually come out and said is that...
9398
Jim Golden
ffgolden
Sep 3, 2004 10:03 pm
Hello, Has anyone read or seen this book on the Fire Department of New York Pipe Band? http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/bb0120.shtml Also, anyone have any...
9399
Bobby H
redneckpiper1
Sep 3, 2004 11:02 pm
I have to say that anything Oliver sells, he strongly believes in. Anyone who's ever done business with him knows. I don't like the idea of a PC being used,...
9400
Mark Mullen
mullenmj
Sep 3, 2004 11:31 pm
I have only been playing about a year and don't get a lot of time to practice. So I am still really terrible ;-) but I bought my chanter from Oliver and once I...
9401
John Chambers
jchamb22000
Sep 4, 2004 12:07 am
... Seeler sells. Thinking of purchasing a set, any advice on this set or other sets is greatly appreciated. ... I can't say anything about the Kitchen Pipes,...
