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Where are you looking to hire a bagpiper?
Contrary to popular belief, bagpipes originated in ancient Egypt. The Scottish Highlanders,
however, were the first to develop the bagpipe into the instrument it is today. The standard Scottish bagpipe
has one 'chanter' (the reed pipe of a bagpipe with finger holes on which the melody is played) and three
'drones' (the actual pipes), and an air bag. The usual range is about two octaves. To play a set of bagpipes
well takes many years of practice. The bagpiper must combine several tones, maintain steady pressure while
breathing, remember the tune, and be able to march! There are many genres of bagpipe music, including the
celtic bagpipe, the Irish bagpipe, and the Scottish bagpipe. Bagpipe music can be heard at weddings, parades,
funeral processions, and grand openings. School sporting events sometimes hire a full bagpipe band as well.
Popular bagpiper songs include 'Danny Boy', 'Going Home', 'Scotland the Brave', and 'Irish Soldier Boy'.
Bagpipe music is, of course, most popular on St. Patrick's Day. Gigmasters has many professional bagpipers
available throughout the US and Canada, so hire bagpipe music for your special event! |
