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So if golf was not hard enough, lol. I have some Scottish and Irish history in my family. When I was young my dad would host an annual golf outing to raise money for muscular dystrophy. It was the first time I had every heard the bagpipes, one of his friends showed up with them and I thought they were the coolest thing ever, some of us may think otherwise, but that's ok. I started learning to play about 15 years ago off and on, on what is called a practice chanter, no bag or drones, its basically similar to a recorder. So last year I decided to get a full set.

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That's really good IMO. I would assume you have to have good lungs for that. 

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What’s next, the banjo?😜 It’s always fun to learn to play an instrument. I’m certain if one was around, I would want to try and play bagpipes. We have a big parade for Halloween every year in the town I live in. They usually have several band with pipes.

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That actually pretty cool. Great sound in that cathedral! 

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Are you known in other circles as "The Badpiper"?  Oh, I did listen and for only 1 year of actual practice with full set pipes & bag....real good.  I wish I could get that good at golf in 1 year of focused practice.

 

Next I want to hear/see your rendition of Thunderstruck.

 

 

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Im welsh but live in scotland (wifes scottish). I can handle them in moderation, one lone piper one tune at a time.

Unfortunately my daughter who plays violin has spent a few years learning with a chanter and it has been torture. It can also be a nightmare for me when i visit edinburgh or glasgow, or any memorial ceremonies etc

I support all attempts to learn a new skill though (away from me) and you've definitely picked a tough one

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46 minutes ago, IceMike said:

Im welsh but live in scotland (wifes scottish). I can handle them in moderation, one lone piper one tune at a time.

Unfortunately my daughter who plays violin has spent a few years learning with a chanter and it has been torture. It can also be a nightmare for me when i visit edinburgh or glasgow, or any memorial ceremonies etc

I support all attempts to learn a new skill though (away from me) and you've definitely picked a tough one

One of my favorite bands is from Scotland, Mogwai. 

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22 hours ago, snapfade said:

That's really good IMO. I would assume you have to have good lungs for that. 

Thank you! Its more arm and mouth strength.

4 hours ago, TourSpoon said:

That actually pretty cool. Great sound in that cathedral! 

Thank you!

2 hours ago, StuM said:

Are you known in other circles as "The Badpiper"?  Oh, I did listen and for only 1 year of actual practice with full set pipes & bag....real good.  I wish I could get that good at golf in 1 year of focused practice.

 

Next I want to hear/see your rendition of Thunderstruck.

 

 

Thank You!

1 hour ago, IceMike said:

Im welsh but live in scotland (wifes scottish). I can handle them in moderation, one lone piper one tune at a time.

Unfortunately my daughter who plays violin has spent a few years learning with a chanter and it has been torture. It can also be a nightmare for me when i visit edinburgh or glasgow, or any memorial ceremonies etc

I support all attempts to learn a new skill though (away from me) and you've definitely picked a tough one

It can be over whelming at times, even I have to get away from it after a while.

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