yes it is, specially with harder reeds. with new reeds, it tends to accompany with a massive drool followed by the flatulence of a giving lip. I hate new reeds (until they break in.)
@piper102206 yup. your lip muscles will build up within a month. keep playing almost everyday, and don't forget to take breaks when they start to give out.
If any of you want to know, that bagpipe is a David Atherton Bagpipe modeled after an antique Henderson Jim played for quite a long time. One of the best pipemakers in the world, David also makes a set modeled after a McDougall bagpipe, one of the best sets ever made.
Don't forget Dave's former partner in the business, Charlie Kron. I worked with those two back when they were both in New York. Dave's in Chicago now, isn't he? Do you know him well?
C.E. Kron and Company is the name of that little shop, if anyone is interested in contacting Kron.
The second tune was written by Jimmy Mortimer the first p/m of the Royal Burgh of Stirling pipeband.
SandyOgilvie10 1 day ago
St. Andrews piping teacher!!! oh yea!!!!!!!!
NAnunbaB090 1 month ago
wonderfull sound
ca1d099 1 year ago
Great piper, great sound for youtube! You have a good mic.
thewomandirector 3 years ago
superb piper! excellent!
cecenki 3 years ago
Yes. Try blowing yourself and see what happens
770thedoctor 3 years ago
when he blows air his neck inflates, is this normal with pipers?
DerryMoo750224 3 years ago
No hahaha
askmrlizard 3 years ago
yes it is, specially with harder reeds. with new reeds, it tends to accompany with a massive drool followed by the flatulence of a giving lip. I hate new reeds (until they break in.)
CapoeiraPiper 3 years ago
@CapoeiraPiper That drooling and leaking air through the lips tends happen to me. (I am a beginner) will it happen less overtime?
piper102206 1 month ago
@piper102206 yup. your lip muscles will build up within a month. keep playing almost everyday, and don't forget to take breaks when they start to give out.
CapoeiraPiper 1 month ago
yes
Viperpiper123 2 years ago
uhm no. he probably had surgery to cheat his air flow. i wouldnt doubt it, not that theres anything wrong with it. just seems risky to do.
Shakeitupyes 2 years ago
it happens to some... not all
calumwatson6195 2 years ago
OH....MY....GOD!!! This man is a national treasure unto himself! I have never heard any piping as good as what I heard tonight!
Shalinar45 3 years ago
His "Pipes Ready" and "Pipes Up" videos are great.
askmrlizard 3 years ago
Have 2 sets of Kron pipes.. 2006 1A Heritage and 1999 1A Standard
metlguy69 3 years ago
If any of you want to know, that bagpipe is a David Atherton Bagpipe modeled after an antique Henderson Jim played for quite a long time. One of the best pipemakers in the world, David also makes a set modeled after a McDougall bagpipe, one of the best sets ever made.
AHolt718 4 years ago
Don't forget Dave's former partner in the business, Charlie Kron. I worked with those two back when they were both in New York. Dave's in Chicago now, isn't he? Do you know him well?
C.E. Kron and Company is the name of that little shop, if anyone is interested in contacting Kron.
chinngis83 3 years ago
wondeful bagpipe, great player, pleasure to listen to.
candiebar65 4 years ago
Great Video!!!! To be in Tune is very importent!!
Kind Regards
German Andy
ClanMcELPiper 4 years ago
Beautifully, beautifully played Jim, proof that the GHB
top A can be in tune!!
Phil Williams
phantombagpiper 5 years ago