I write in disgust. I tried one of these so-called improvements and found that the increased air flow through the chanter raised the pitch to such an...
Hi listees, I recently tried one of these devices with mixed results. During installation the door bell rang which caused me to set the new device on the...
Dear Mr. Liestman, I have two questions. Will it stop bees from flying into the bellows, and what happens if they do? Will the bellows still be useful for...
Bob Cameron Verizon
r.g.cameron@...
Apr 2, 2003 12:37 am
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... No, but you would need to play each tune backwards. So practice tunes like nellA eimaJ and saeP derettuB. I would be happy to send you a Southern...
Hi A friend of mine is thinking of getting a keyed scottish smallpipe chanter (6 finger note D). I would welcome opinions from anyone who already possesses...
Hi Ian, I use an open D smallpipe chanter (more old Northumbrian than Scots,if there is a difference) with a top E key operated by R thumb. It has a F natural...
Ian Keyed Scottish Small PipeChanters Most "historical ones" that I have seen have just one or two keys to give the odd accidental such as a minor third. In...
Christopher Bayley
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Apr 6, 2003 7:02 pm
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I'm in the process of doing a random survey on how Border pipes/half longs (drones from a common stock, conical chanter) are behaving in the hands of pipers...
Jockagnew@...
Apr 8, 2003 9:10 am
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Hi, Instalment #4 of the 'Smallpipes Survival Guide' is now ready for download. http://www.ray-sloan.com Cheers. Ray -- Ray Sloan...
Hi to all of you, i've missed you. Finally,after five weeks in digs, and six months of a living nightmare, i have finally moved and am back online. It will be...
Hi, I've been asked to pass on some news about a fellow Smallpiper colleague by her partner. So if you know Sue and would like to send a card send me an e-mail...
Hi, everyone! I've been lurking on the list for some weeks. I've always dreamed about playing Scottish smallpipes, and now, several months after I ordered...
... Not getting a sound from the chanter isn't a terribly good sign - it should speak/sound relatively easily. Although this is a bit negative, I would suggest...
Thank you, Niall, for your swift response! I had a feeling it might be something along the lines of what you're suggesting. Several minutes ago, I was able to...
on 4/15/03 11:37 AM, bellowspipes@yahoogroups.com at ... By now you have had the advice from others to return the pipes -- and hopefully you were allowed to....
My sincere thanks to everyone who was kind enough to respond to my SOS, both off-list and on-list! I really appreciate all the suggestions, advice, and info...
Anyone know the origin of the tune title "Sour Plums of Galashiels"? I know where Galashiels is (excellent Indian restaurant, outsize cinema.) but what were...
Hi Paul, This is probably way of the mark, but, if you know the title history proposed for Rangers Frolick( Dixons "Hit her between the legs") from Matt's ...
Don't panic, Those smallpipes are probably made by Kilberry in Edinburgh (A friend had the same ones) Your problem is mainly reeding the pipes properly. No,...
"Sour Plums" is the motto of the town of Galashiels and is inscribed on the town crest. See page 13 of Gordon Mooneys collection, " The Choicest Bagpipe Music...
Paul - which is the excellent Indian restaurant in Gala? I've only tried one here (as with pipe-makers, the information is too sensitive to mention its name...
Matt Seattle
matt@...
Apr 16, 2003 12:14 pm
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Don't remember the name but it was close to if not actually opposite the big multiplex cinema. Of course it's some years since we ate there. Cheers, Paul ...
Many thanks to Richard A. Bennett, who pointed out that "Sour Plums" is the motto of Galashiels and is found on the town's coat of arms. As a result, I can now...
Thanks Paul, I know the one you mean, I'll try it sometime. The one I mentioned is at the other end of town. Cheers Matt PS - given your other post, plums are...
Matt Seattle
matt@...
Apr 16, 2003 2:04 pm
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... the same >fingering) This isn't necessarily true. SSP can be played with "open", "closed" or "Highland" fingering, with equal success (although I think...
Hi, Ryan (and everyone)! Thanks for your response and advice! So many folks on the list have been so kind to send advice and encouragement! And, I'll say,...
I was just about to send someone the URL for the Lowland and Borders Pipers' Society webpage and I find that what I have is not working. Does anyone have the...
I suspect it's just down temporarily, not moved. The LBPS meeting and competition will be held this weekend in Edinburgh, so it's not likely it would be...
Bob Cameron Verizon
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Apr 17, 2003 1:26 am
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Thanks, Bob. I'll try it again later. Cheers, -John- ... and ... likely...
