However, these manuals, such as How to interpret abc music notation by Steve Mansfield, may prove helpful if you can't find your answer here. You won't have to wade through manuals reading a bunch of specifications (like how to do chords, for instance) to uncover a gem that pertains to our specific type of music. This page will cover the abc format how it relates to bagpipes. Or you can write bagpipe music using abc music notation. Or there's Lilypond (freeware) and Lime, both general purpose programs for a variety of platforms or there's even a bagpipes macro package for TeX, but these can be trickier to learn. You could purchase a high-powered general music writing program such as Finale or Sibelius, or buy a specific bagpipe scoring program like CelticPipes or Windows-only programs Bagpipe Music Writer Gold, PiobMaster, or Electric Pipes. Or transcribe an old tune into something a little more legible. Kinnaird Bagpipes and Reeds - Play what the pros are playingĬolin Kyo Bagpipes - Finely Crafted Bagpipes and ChantersĪndrew's Bagpipe Tips: Guide to abc Music Notation for Bagpipes By Andrew T. When you report a link, please message the mods with a link to the comments section of the post, as well as a brief explanation as to why you have reported it.Ĭonversely, if you think your non-spam post has been tagged as spam, send a message our way, we'll get it sorted out for you.Keep alive by clicking these links: Questions and learning posts are also welcome at any time.

Tutor Tuesday: A thread will be set up for any questions you may have about learning, experienced pipers and drummers will answer as best as they can to help. If you have any links you feel should be added to this list, feel free to message the mods.

The Captain's Corner - Ken Eller's website.

Andrew Lenz's Bagpipe Journey - Reference for pipers.

Piper's Dojo - Piping and drumming gear and online classes.

The following links can be used to supplement your learning. You can contact a local pipe band and ask if there are instructors available. Therefore, we here at /r/bagpipes strongly suggest finding a teacher in your area to help you get started. It is easy to develop bad habits and you need a real person there helping you to understand how to play. NOTE: Bagpipes are a difficult instrument to learn correctly.

Pipe Tunes - Sheet Music on Demand from Jim McGillivray.

Ceol Sean - (Treasure trove of obscure pipe music).The Eagle Pipers' Society - YouTube Channel.Scottish Piping Society of London - YouTube Channel.World Pipe Band Championships - Recordings.Be sure to read that if you are just starting out. Follow Reddiquette.Īlso available in the wiki is a Frequently Asked Questions section. Failure to do so will result in a warning, and then a ban. Rules can be found in our wiki and must be adhered to.

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