That's what's cool about this sort of bagpipe, the "virtual drone". I can play any tune using normal Scottish fingering and one chanter or the other is always playing Low A, a result of the GHB's partially closed fingering system. But then at will I can play in two-part harmony, though the notes available are very limited.
I was inspired by the Renaissance-period Cornish Doublepipes, rather than the Italian bagpipes. In the Renaissance period double-chanter pipes were common in Britain and in many places in Western Europe (not just Italy).
HELLO!! I do not put in doubt that is a beautiful instrument, But this Double Scottish SmallPipe, is not other that a imitation of the " Zampogna Zoppa" (Italian) this instrument is much ancient one, in fact it exists from many centuries in Italy… Its characteristic is of having 2 chanter and 1 drone!
@kupamon It probably is, but I think it will take so much air pressure that the player will collapse after a minute of playing. It's hard enough to play on one chanter and three drones as it is!
Texasbagpiper, these are just ordinary Gibson long polypenco practice chanters. At the time I made these videos they were playing rather flat of B flat, but now I've brought this set up to Concert B flat.
Are these Gibson Fireside Chanters or Gibson Practice Chanters. This is cool, I may have to make myself a set but with drones. Cheers, Seth Swedishbagpipes -dot- com
You are a genius!! I love that invention!
Alosnup 3 weeks ago
What a creative instrument! Thank you for posting! Sounds great!
DenverMcHaggis 4 weeks ago
very interesting, have you covered some of the holes with tape?
michaeljking 1 month ago
Several bagpipemakers have made cornish bagpipes for several years
Uuuurk 1 month ago
That's what's cool about this sort of bagpipe, the "virtual drone". I can play any tune using normal Scottish fingering and one chanter or the other is always playing Low A, a result of the GHB's partially closed fingering system. But then at will I can play in two-part harmony, though the notes available are very limited.
pancelticpiper 3 months ago
Does anyone notice that there's no Drones?
bayerasa 3 months ago
richard u gota make me a set!!!! ;) Sláinte - Aaron
piperscott081295 6 months ago
I was inspired by the Renaissance-period Cornish Doublepipes, rather than the Italian bagpipes. In the Renaissance period double-chanter pipes were common in Britain and in many places in Western Europe (not just Italy).
pancelticpiper 8 months ago
HELLO!! I do not put in doubt that is a beautiful instrument, But this Double Scottish SmallPipe, is not other that a imitation of the " Zampogna Zoppa" (Italian) this instrument is much ancient one, in fact it exists from many centuries in Italy… Its characteristic is of having 2 chanter and 1 drone!
aldospav 10 months ago
Thats pretty cool, do you think if is it possible to do the same thing but in a great highland pipe??
cheers
kupamon 1 year ago
@kupamon It probably is, but I think it will take so much air pressure that the player will collapse after a minute of playing. It's hard enough to play on one chanter and three drones as it is!
MrHoohoodragon 6 months ago
I think I used to have a chair that looked like that bag cover. Cool sound!
keydetpiper 1 year ago
Texasbagpiper, these are just ordinary Gibson long polypenco practice chanters. At the time I made these videos they were playing rather flat of B flat, but now I've brought this set up to Concert B flat.
pancelticpiper 1 year ago
Excellent!
ruiseartalcorn 1 year ago
those don't even sound like practice chanters
celticgarrison 1 year ago
Those are Gibson long practice chanters. I don't know if the Gibson "Fireside" chanters are different in sound etc.
pancelticpiper 1 year ago
incredible!!!!!
breizhlander1 1 year ago
Are these Gibson Fireside Chanters or Gibson Practice Chanters. This is cool, I may have to make myself a set but with drones. Cheers, Seth Swedishbagpipes -dot- com
texasbagpiper 1 year ago
I think you've just talked me into a Gibson PC. :-) Great sound!
velopirate 1 year ago
AWESOME!
KingHellstrings 1 year ago
Excellent, bravo!
TheGriffinPiper 1 year ago
Nice sound! Thanks, I enjoyed that!
azwags 1 year ago
Great!
Gabry6587 1 year ago
awesome!
druid189 1 year ago
You outdid yourself this time, Richard... Congrats, friend!
acromiton 1 year ago
Pretty cool !!!
J2OLDS 1 year ago