new female here

[hummingbird]

Where to start???? Want to learn to play bagpipes. Where is best place to get chanter and instruction book/video/tape? What should I look for in a chanter? How about reeds, is one better than another? How much can I expect to spend? Thanks.

[This message has been edited by hummingbird (edited 29 June 2000).]

[Robin]

Hi Hummingbird. Sorry I can't help you with your questions, but I just wanted to say hi and welcome.

[monzon]

hiya humming go to learning the chanter in the music section.... we are all doing it too, and u can have good support from gamble and bagpipe boy they are a wealth of information....good luck and looking forward to seeing u post in that topic...

learning chanter here too

guille

welcome aboard

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There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want.

[hummingbird]

Thanks for the welcome. I notice there are already a few posts about the practice chanter elsewhere.....guess I'll introduce myself to that group too.

[hummingbird]

Hello Monzón - I'm so excited about getting my practice chanter! I found learning the chanter and have already read every post....you can be sure I'll be joining in as soon as the chanter arrives. See ya there

[BagpipeBoy]

Hello Hello, I've been away on a missionary trip in McDowell county WV, where we fix and build onto people's houses who need some true work, that was fun I tell you what. Hello hummingbird, May I be the third to welcome you into the bagpipe community. One fine instrument to get into. So you found a chanter? Out of curiosity what kind is it and is it a standard or a long chanter? Hope to hear from you soon. There's a lot more like you at Scotland.com.

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Tha a'ghrain ag èirigh.
Iain

[hummingbird]

Sounds like you've been very busy BagpipeBoy. Very generous of you to give of your time and talent to help families in need. Good for you!

I ordered a chanter kit from Henderson Imports. It's a long polypenco chanter with case and reeds, plus a book and tape. Is there a difference in ease of play or sound quality in the polypenco and African blackwood? I did a bit of searching on the web for info and preferences for one or the other seemed to be about even.

A big challenge is going to be finding an instructor that is close enough for me to get some lessons.

Thanks everyone for the friendly welcome!