Blarney Pilgrim (beginner uilleann pipes)

[Brianoneil1]

What are you using for a 'popping strap'? (under the chanter)

I am also learning, can finally play two octaves. Working on 'Killaloe' and Carraig Dhon

[boombella]

@Brianoneil1 I have a little piece of yoga mat. You can use a piece of leather. I have yet to make something with a strap. :)

[Brianoneil1]

@boombella

No, a strap is not required I guess

Thanks for your reply. I am a Highland piper moving on, having to get used to the various pressures required. Bellows not a problem. What an awesome instrument

[MrJohnered]

You are gonna get better very fast. Seems you already have the tune in your head. Thats a huge start. Cheers

[jxh0703]

That looks like fun! great job!!

[baldfatgit1]

very good i cant do that so i am impressed

[boombella]

@baldfatgit1 I could not do it either six weeks ago. It has been a great challenge to make something out of it.

[vesternor]

your getting there, another week i reckon

[boombella]

@vesternor More like 21 years! I wonder if youtube will still be around then. :)

[MrHandyronny]

Hei...u play a new instrument.. That's really cool though u're a beginner People say that uileann pipes is quite difficult to play. Anyway what brand is your uileann pipe?

[boombella]

@MrHandyronny Yes, they are difficult. I'm using borrowed parts. The bag belongs to my teacher, the bellows belongs to the San Francisco Piper's club and the chanter belongs to a friend. I'm waiting to complete a transaction to buy my own practice set.

[HALLSYSKITCHEN]

having fun is what it is all about...and you did pretty good ..(a lot better than i could do)...no complaints here....thumbs up on your video!!!!

[boombella]

@HALLSYSKITCHEN Thanks! I love a fun challenge. My fingers are a little uncooperative but I'm a little obsessed with this new thing!