Gordon Mooney, Quebec 1994 Pt 2

[Klumpen0815]

I asked the Pipemaker ("Nigel Richards" from "Garvie Bagpipes") and he said, that he made this set for Gordon with a left hand thumb key for the high B. ;)

You can get keys for Notes up and downwards the normal scale and there are no overblewn notes there.

[bravygravy]

The chanter sounds concert pitch Bb. He's using the full capability of the chanter and getting notes in the next octave.

[asef432]

2:16 he's reaching a high B with the fingerings of a low A, how is it possible ?

The music is wonderful

[bravygravy]

The thumb is off . That and a little extra pressure will bring the higher notes out. Reed set-up is crucial.

[Klumpen0815]

@bravygravy This is a possibility, but this weakens the lower notes, that is why he uses a key there, what you can't see here because of the bad video quality.

Anyway: Great Piping! Thanks for sharing it.

[f1ddler1ddle]

My Dad says: "It doesn't matter, just listen to the music. This is bagpipe music. There are just drones. That's the answer."

[Motoguzzi750]

Probably in A. Gordon is one of the most expressive pipers there is, and this is his own composition. Written some damn good books as well, true supporter of the Border Music.

Needless to say I reckon he has been the biggest influence on my playing....

[pmbear]

What key is his chanter in?

[ian9544]

asia minor