Wee pipe scottish

Description

The bagpipe is one of the oldest instruments in Europe. The term is familiar, but weird music does not come out of the bagpipe. Whether folk, rock, metal or meditation music: The Scottish original scores with a wide spectrum of sounds that has a firm place in many musical genres.

Learn to play the bagpipes: no problem with a wee pipe

If the distinctive sound captivates you, then you should learn bagpipes like many other professional musicians. All beginnings are usually difficult, but with the Wee-Pipe from Bieger Pipes nothing stands in the way of an uncomplicated start. Even for advanced players, the quality model is a smart choice, because it can be optimally used as a second instrument.

Learn bagpipes with easy start

The Great Highland Bagpipe is the Scottish original among the bagpipes. The sound is unique and typical of the Emerald Isle. However, the usability is a challenge for beginners, so that the fun of practicing quickly comes up short. It is better to rely on a reliable bagpipe from the very beginning, which does not compromise on sound, quality and functionality. The Wee-Pipe is the perfect beginner’s model. It ensures that you learn all the techniques correctly from the ground up.

Scottish bagpipe for beginners and experts

The Wee-Pipe is a Scottish bagpipe for beginners and advanced players. Beginners benefit from the uncomplicated handling, experts are pleased with the quiet, neighborhood-friendly sound. The model can be transported effortlessly, it is particularly suitable as a secondary bag next to the Great Highland Bagpipe. The Wee-Pipe is small, handy and very solidly made. Gracenotes play easily and stably.

Learn bagpipes with the wee pipe

Musicians learning bagpipes need, first and foremost, instruments that are easy to use. This is one of the basic requirements to focus on the essentials – practicing the technique. The Wee-Pipe is in the category of Practice Chanter and Co, but it is not a pure practice flute. The blow tube is plugged onto the chanter, and you get the Practice Chanter. Both parts back connected to the air bag, you get a complete bagpipe with drone. Learning to play the bagpipes is a breeze due to the high functionality.

Scottish bagpipe with practical learning equipment

The Wee-Pipe is equipped with all the features that make up a full-fledged bagpipe, which includes the Brummer (drone / drone). It provides the characteristic, deep continuous tone. You play the instrument with your elbow, just like the Scottish original. The bagpipe with syntetic airbag by CANMORE has wind capsule (blowpipe) and chanter. Both parts can be plugged together and used as a practice chanter if required. Most components are made of durable plastic, so a damp cloth is all you need to clean dust off your Wee-Pipe. Unlike the Great Highland Bagpipe, there is no need for regular greasing or sealing of the air bag.

Learn to play the bagpipes with the Wee-Pipe: an ear-saving affair for your neighbors

If you want to learn bagpipes in your own four walls, it is sometimes difficult to meet with tolerance. This is especially true when playing the Great Highland Bagpipe. Sound waves penetrate walls and windows, especially at high pitches. The noise pollution turns out to be moderate with a wee pipe. You run no risk of annoying your friends, family and neighbors. The bagpipe reaches about the sound level of an acoustic guitar. So learning to play the bagpipes works without extreme volume.

Best quality for entry

In the selection of materials was paid attention to the best quality. In the chanter sits a reed from Ezee and also the drone is equipped with a very high quality dronereed of the well-known brand EzeeDrone. The Canmore bellows has an attractive corduroy look and is made of a synthetic textile that allows moisture to pass through, but is airtight. The pipes and other components were turned from POM, a material that the Scots appreciate for their instruments. And last but not least, the valve is made of solid, easy-to-clean plastic.

Learn bagpipes without sound compromises

If you want to learn bagpipes, you should definitely do it. Getting started is uncomplicated with the Wee-Pipe. In principle, it works like a Scottish bagpipe, but beginners do not run out of breath so quickly when playing. Whether beginner, advanced or professional: Folk.World recommends the Wee-Pipe to anyone who has discovered Scottish and Irish music for themselves.

Experts from Scotland and Germany developed the wee pipe, with contributions from bagpipe icon Thomas Zöller. The challenge was to design a quiet, practical and easy-to-use musical instrument that would appeal even to professional musicians. The project has succeeded all around, because the Wee-Pipe is a Scottish bagpipe in a class of its own.

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Video demonstration

Fingering chart

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Components

• CANMORE bag
  in a sophisticated look from Cordstoff
• Drone and chanter reed
  Brand “Ezeedrone” (Pipe Dreams, Scotland)
• Bordun
  with typical Scottish “combing” decoration
• Chanter, mouthpiece and drone are made of sound-real plastic,
  which makes the Wee-Pipe less susceptible to temperature and moisture.

Children’s version

The Scottish wee pipe is also available for children. The key of C is especially suitable for children’s hands, as the tone holes on the chanter are closer together. While the distance between the thumb of the upper hand and the little finger of the lower hand is 17.5 cm in the A chanter, it is only 14 cm in the C chanter. Corresponding to the key of C, the small size of the air bag should also be chosen for children. Please order the children’s version here.