bagpipe chanter hole drill bit size chart

#Bagpipe chanter hole drill bit size chart how to#

With the right (bottom) hand, the holes are covered behind the first joint, with the exception of the pinky which is played with the pad in front of the joint. With the left (top) hand, the holes are covered with the pads of the fingers in front of the joint. The chanter is not played with the fingertips, which is a common beginner's error. (In his case, simply for uniformity with other band members.) That said, it is perfectly acceptable to play left-handed.Ī few things to know. One left-handed piper I know wishes he had, in fact, learned as a right-hander. Much like guitars, many left-handed people opt to learn the pipe pipes as a right-hander. Note: This page is oriented to the standard 'right-handed' hand positions.

Positioning the hands, the left index finger covers the High-G hole, and the right index finger covers the D hole. On the two hands, the only fingers not used to sound notes are the left pinky- completely unused, if a piper were to choose a finger to be amputated, this would be it!-and the right thumb which simply holds the chanter. If anything, such a term would apply to the opening the base of the chanter or, if present, the twin vents located to either side below the Low-A hole.) (Piper's typically don't refer to a 'Low-G hole' as Low-G is sounded when all the finger holes are closed. Located on the back near the top is High-A. Located from the bottom up are Low-A through High-G. Located on the front of the chanter are seven holes. The holes are named for the note that is sounded when that hole is open. These nine basic notes- uncommon notes are discussed below-are sounded using the eight finger holes found on the chanter. If you have trouble with any terms, visit my Piper's Dictionary.

#Bagpipe chanter hole drill bit size chart how to#

This page shows charts and diagrams for the hand and fingering positions for the bagpipe/practice chanter and explains how to play each of these individual notes as well as a several less commonly played notes. There are nine notes most commonly played on the Great Highland Bagpipe. Kinnaird Bagpipes and Reeds - Play what the pros are playingĬolin Kyo Bagpipes - Finely Crafted Bagpipes and ChantersĪndrew's Tips: Bagpipe Finger Positions Chartsīy Andrew T.