“Highland Cathedral” is a rather popular tune often requested Highland Bagpipe pipers. According to Wikipedia and others, it was composed in 1982 by two German musicians, “Ulrich Roever” and “Michael
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What is a ‘Reel’What is a ‘Reel’
I have often wondered what the word “Reel” means when it comes to bagpipe music. The words jig and reel are often used to define a tune as fitting into
How do bagpipes work?How do bagpipes work?
The Great Highland Bagpipes, or GHB, are operated by filling a bag with air and forcing the air through several reeds. This contrasts with instruments like a clarinet or a
How Many NotesHow Many Notes
When you listen to a well played bagpipe tune, it sounds like the piper is playing a gazillion different notes. In reality, a standard set of Great Highland Bagpipes (GHP)