How Bagpipes Work
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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I always tell people who ask that it's like playing two clarinets, a saxophone and an oboe on steroids all at the same time. Excellent presentation, very clear and concise. I would recommend it to any beginning piper.
Thank you! That’s a good comparison as well 😂
hi gordon what country are you from ?
@@glennarnold3970 United States.
@@gordonstewart8258 i know a gordon stewart in adelaide australia he is a panel beater teacher cheers from down under
@@glennarnold3970 Well his name would suggest Scottish.
I'm Scottish born and bred. 41yrs old in April and I found you through another shanty video I was watching tonight. And I can honestly say I've never untill this video understood the bagpipes so well. It just never came up. Never questioned it. I mean I knew it was a bag filled with air that produced the sounds but never tried to understand it jn great detail. Grew up hearing them and seeing them played at various events, just accepted it, mainly weddings and funerals. But never questioned it. Just loved the sound. And this now makes me respect them and the player even more. Love a bagpipe. It makes ma hair stand up on end when I hear it.
10 out of 10 video! Thank you for explaining "striking the bag." I've always wondered what exactly that initial squeeze was. Love the blooper at the end and dogs barking. 😂
Dogs add character.
Being Irish I've always want to learn Uilleann pipes. You've got amazing talent and It's great to see people keeping their heritage alive through music, especially outside of Scotland and Ireland.
And Cornwall and Brittany and Wales.
When I was a kid, my dad decided we were all going to learn to play the bagpipes. He bought us all a set of pipes. We learned to play and joined a highland drum and pipe band. It was a weird thing to do in the midwest U.S. but was a unique experience I can look back on.
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Thanks for demystifying this unusual instrument! If Scotsmen hundreds of years ago could have seen these videos, they would have encouraged female pipers.
I wish I could attend a show, but I'm nowhere near any of those venues.
If you're accepting ideas for videos, I would love to hear Pachelbel's Canon in D on the pipes. I love looking for videos of it played on instruments one wouldn't expect, but I don't think I've seen it on the bagpipes yet.
let us know more locations, come on down to GA.
Aye, Lassie, But when will you leave the NE and come to the west? March 24-26 this year for the NM Celtic Festival. Maybe you could consider 2024.
When are you touring the UK?, I would love to travel over the Border to see you showing the Scottish how to play the Bagpipes.
Ok i wan to see a video where you try and wear all your medals and walk around now. See if you can handle being weighed down by your own greatness.
Omg 😂
How did she die?
She was OM.
OM?
Over Medaled.
So sad.
-an allusion to I’m Gonna Get You Sucka, the best Wyan Brothers movie.
While I'm sure that would be funny to see her try and do, I don't think anyone would want to see or hear of Ally hurting her neck.
Simp
You wouldn't see her face. A walking body with a stack of medals on the shoulders 🤣
Me to people who are confused by people being able to breathe while playing the bagpipes: What do you think the BAG is for??!?
One of my favorite parts of attending the NH Highland Games in the fall is the constant bagpiping. I knew sort of how they worked but not in depth. Showed the great differences and some similarities with my saxophones. Thanks, Ally!
She even deletes negative comments and probably spends all her patron $$ on all the toys in her dorm too. Rich Girl.
This was a fantastic explanation. I love the enthusiasm and motivation just bursting out of her.
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I'd love to see a video about what all those synthetic parts were made out of hundreds of years ago, I think that would be interesting.
Yes that was my curiosity as well and how long it would take someone back then to make?
I would imagine wood or bone for the pipes. As for the bag, knowing the Scots, most likely the stomach of some kind of animal.
@@vincentvega9863the bag was a whole sheep, probably a lamb. Drones and blowpipe attached where the legs were, and chanter to the neck.
Would imagine gut or carcass; horn & bone; leather; reeds. Worth looking up.
Okay now I get out the bagpipes work but the million-dollar question for me is how does one like you decide that you're going to play the bagpipes and who taught you?
The dogs barking always gets me! 😂 wonderful demonstration!
Excellent explanation of a complex instrument. Thanks! It's so cool that a young person is playing the bagpipe!
The only question I ever had, was why you have to smack the bag, and that got answered now :)
(and you're right that I didn't *know* about that valve, but I guessed/assumed something is there to keep the air in)
My girlfriend thought that it's fake when bagpipers take breaths but the instrument keeps making sound. I then explained to her: imagine blowing up a balloon and then hold it open ever so slightly so that it squeeks. That's similar to a bagpipe.... You can take breaths while blowing up the balloon because you close the end off. When you open it a bit, the air escapes and makes sound, without you having to blow at all at that moment.
And then she said sorry for being wrong, and that she understood ;)
but why she was sorry about understanding?
harharhar
@@saippuakullipillukau She was sorry about misunderstanding.
I TOTES believe that last line about her apologizing for being wrong. That's one of the cornerstones of being female... admitting that they are wrong and that men's greatness should be respected at all times... I almost got struck by lightning just typing that! :)
Excellent. I have been wondering but not to the point of Googling it. Having a RUclipsr I am subscribed to make this explanation means it falls into my lap (yes I am as lazy as I can get away with) and I know I already enjoy the prior content. This was simple and well explained (which means even I understood it!) and deserves many views. Looking forward as always to more takes on contemporary music on the bagpipe as well as the traditional tunes. Thank you for your music and playful videos. Long may you pipe!
As someone that’s never really been around bag pipes other then watching this video, 95% of how I thought worked was right
Only thing I didn’t know was the flapper valve and it made sense instantly to me
Keep up the good work
Aren’t you clever
Lol
Amazing that the books I fought from the College of Piping 20+y years ago never covered moisture control, but now the the internet and players like you willing to share information (you'd be surprised how stand off-ish some players and bands are, especially when new pipers have questions/issues/difficulties).
Thanks for the overview!
I love when people ask questions! I'm not surprised at all unfortunately. Sorry you had that experience!
@@PiperAlly no ink
This video is so cool!
Im a transverse flutist that have been intrested in learning bagpipes since forever and now i’ve pretty much decided i have to! Thank you!
Give it a go, but make sure you find an instructor. The pipes are NOT a instrument to attempt to teach yourself. It is simultaneously the best and worst instrument in the world, and if you stick with it forever, you'll love it. Once you start, it will be roughly 1 year of just learning the chanter before you even touch a set of pipes. Good luck.
Yes agreed grab a chanter first!!
Why does it take a year just to learn the chanter?
@@CharlesPayet because that it how complicated an instrument it is. Learning notes, proper fingering & technique, a well as tunes. All bagpipe music must be committed to memory... there's no music stand or holders to play your music from. It's a process, but if you commit to it, you'll enjoy it.
@@CharlesPayet because the chanter is where you learn how to play all of the notes, execution and embellishments. Then (for me personally) when I have a student who can play 3 tunes with all of the embellishments, we move to bagpipes. Doesn’t always take a year, sometimes can take longer. Just depends!
Are you familiar with Northumberland pipes, if so, have you ever played them, I would imagine that the mechanism would eliminate much of the bag moisture issues,BTW you play GREAT
Interesting. I played trumpet in high school so it was cool to learn about the bag pipes. I never realized you can’t tongue to separate notes. Now that I think back of all the music I’ve heard on pipes I’m like yeah duh. Just never realized. Thanks
Dat ground loop hum.... Most editors have a filter for it....
That would've been the least she could and should've done.
The pipes played well are heaven on earth. As a ex British Army Veteran with distant Scottish roots I have been blessed with not only serving with some remarkable pipers while stationed in the north east of England near Newcastle I was introduced to the Northumberland pipes. They had a distinctive but slightly deferent tone. On several occasions we had groups of pipers from Scotland. Ireland and Northumberland all together with the love of traditional music
It’s awesome to learn about things from other cultures like your bagpiping. I am on a semi pro curling team in Utah, and not very many people give things this a try or even learn about. I love your stuff. Keep it up!
I kno curling!!! You need broom sticks to move that round thingy 😂 😂
Cool video. Always wondered how big pipes worked. So basically a big woopie cushion with 4 outlets. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
Awesome video explaining bagpipes I always was curious and I love the gun and roses 🌹 t-shirt I'm big fan 🤘🥃
As a musician, I greatly appreciated this video. Like others have commented, I too understand reed instruments, however, I never fully knew how a bagpipe worked, so thanks.
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I just can't stop watching you. It's nice to hear you just talking.
very solid video, had always wondered how bagpipes work, didn't realize they had so many hidden pieces in the bag, thought they were just a bag of air, but evidently there's a lot happening in there.
a faint buzzing was present in the background of the audio, sounded like a cable that's plugged into an interface with nothing on the other end, might be a good idea to see whats up with that, if you haven't already looked into it.
Outstanding explanation of the fundamental technical aspects of the bagpipes! Thank You Ally!
По поводу обучения и умения играть on bagpipes - Элли, когда ты начала увлекаться волынкой и научилась играть? Можешь рассказать? У меня есть сын, и я думаю его заинтересовать, помоги пожалуйста? Расскажи, как для тебя она стала интересна, и как относились к твоему увлечению родители? Я так думаю, у нас в России, как и у вас в США, она не очень распространена, и считается раритетом. Так ли это?
A long time ago my father was in the Australian Army during WW II. He loved marching to the sound of the pipes. He liked brass bands too but he found the sound and rhythm of the pipes much better to march too. His family originated in Scotland but many generations before he was born. Perhaps that's where his love of the pipes came from? Mike in Oz
Прости Али, но для меня твоя речь как колыбельная, не зная английского половину понимаю, но все же засыпаю.....
Very well presented and thanks. I do love your work and you are a very good teacher, keep at it Girl. your passion for the pipes and music in general is very obvious.
Whoa whoa whoa...are you telling me, a bagpipe is a woodwind? Boom..🤯
Fantastic tutorial, thank you Ally!
I have to fake it with most woman, after see a girl as pretty as you exists. I think you broke me.🤕👽👽
Wow thanks Ally for the lesson on how bagpipes work would love to to see more videos like this from you keep up the great work 👍
I always wondered why you struck the bag every time you started to play. I just thought you were teaching the bag a lesson.
Иногда волынка мне кажется каким-то инопланетным организмом, которому приятно, когда его гладят и легко стучат по брюшку :)) тогда он начинает издавать необычные, но приятные музыкальные звуки :)
Sounds like the pipes I played in Cadets way bag in the 90’s needed some modern improvements and repair. Kept my practice chanter. I suppose “You’re the Voice” John Farnham, “Run Run Away” Slade , or “Big Country” Big Country are too low hanging fruit? Btw your “Flowers of the forest” brought a tear. 🫡 Respect.
There is just something real lovely about a great bagpipe player. It really is super soothing to me. I love listening to covers on bagpipe
I appreciate this video. I kind of knew how it worked but it was super cool to get more info. Also... never under estimate the ignorance of the internet lol
Very well presented ally and you're a mighty player too, been playing quite a while now and it's good to have you explain about this war instrument
Careful calling it a “war instrument”. They might try to ban it.
Thanks Ms Thunder Ally the Piper. 🤗💓🙏👍
I play bagpipes too....she did NOT re-invent this.....its been around a LONG TIME ....and I am MUCH better than she is. She even ignores her patrons too....unlike Snake Charmer.
If people can't grasp the idea that the sound that bagpipes create don't come directly from blowing into it, I wonder how they would react to uilleann where you don't breathe into it at all.
being Scottish and hearing the bagpipes always makes me feel patriotic. it kinda goes hand in hand with kilts, castles and haggis. 😆
randomly recommended to your channel by RUclips a few months ago and been addicted ever since. ✊
Scotsman here. I'd wondered about a non return valve at the end of the mouthpiece.
Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
So much stuff inside that bag.
Thank you very much. I really wanted to learn how to play the bagpipes at least a little. This one is always mesmerizing. hello to you from Belarus. we have "our" bagpipe. called "duda". it would be interesting to have your combination of the Belarusian duda and bagpipes.
Thanks for sharing! Who knew drones were part of the equation! Cool tutorial #stayepic
There is a hum on your mic. You might see if there is a ground lift switch.
Fantastic explanation - thank you! I had a rudimentary understanding before (just that you fill the bag from your lungs and your arm squeezes it out) - but this video was both educational and interesting! 😊
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You look beautiful with your hair cut/ color.
I don't really like bagpipe music and thus never listen to it (on purpose), but I stumbled onto this video and watch from beginning to end with mild fascination, surprisingly. You explained it really well and I actually learned something. Thank you, I enjoyed it a lot. You did great. 👍
Is the bag all one chamber or are their different compartments within? Thanks for the video. I learned something new today.
one chamber
Great vid Ally. This is a difficult topic to cover on a video but is there any way of producing a video on the calibration of the bagpipe and also tips on maintaining a steady pressure. As a man 😁, I struggle with the multi-tasking aspect of the pipes, marching, playing the tune and blowing and squeezing. A lot of it has to do with learning the tunes until they just come out the fingers with auto-pilot I know but any tips would be appreciated! Keep up the awesome work! Steve
Since I didn't have access to the internet or a teacher, I learned through trial and error while blowing into the bag, maintaining just a bit of pressure and "blowing my arm off the bag". Once the bag was inflated, squeeze, take a breath, blow again, rinse and repeat.
Don't try to multitask; just stand and play. If you can't keep the bag steady, try stopping up the bass drone and one of the tenors (it'll be a lot easier if you stop up the bass) until you can get a handle on everything.
Agreed with your point on memorizing the tunes on the chanter; you *have* to on the bagpipe because you're not able to ready sheet music while playing.
Like the dagger on the wall.
Love how your explaining how bagpipes works you did a great job at it you’re my favorite 🥰🥰
Guns and Roses shirt that's a plus
Thank you for the information Ally. After decades of wanting to learn, I'm finally taking the plunge, a local Pipes and Drums group practices near my house, so after talking with them I purchased a chanter, and they are going to take me under their wing as I start the journey. Good luck on your tour, and keep up the great work!
Love how you're playing, one love from Türkiye, wish one day I'll watch you stage freebird
Big respect and melty love
I like your shirt. A+
Ally this video was very informative. Thank you lady!!!! Keep on piping!!!!! This music is special......... Thanks.
I appreciate the description. It did clear up a couple of questions I had. A couple others that you haven't addressed:
1) The Bag: Are there various sizes of bag? The one in this video seems larger than others I've seen people playing. I can certainly understand that a larger bag would contain more air (once you get it blown up), but prior to watching this video, I hadn't thought about the size of the bag.
2) The reeds: I know people who play Claranet, Oboe, Saxaphone, etc. and I know they have to replace their reeds fairly regularly. Am I correct in presuming that the reeds on the bagpipe are also replaceable? I would imagine that since, as you mention in the video, you're not putting the reed in your mouth, like you would in the case of a Sax, Oboe, etc. that the life of the reeds on a bagpipe would be different than these others?
This is a bit of a late reply but I just came across your comment here and figured I could help out a bit!
Firstly, yes - there are different bag sizes. Most people tend to play with a small or “extended” small bag, as they take a little less air to fill at the start and tend to be more comfortable, but if you’re a bigger person in general you can also play a bigger bag. Not a ton of difference though in how it’s played, just a personal preference thing!
And for the reed question (great question by the way!) we do need to replace the reeds, yes. The drone reeds not so often, as they’re usually made of a synthetic material and also usually have a moisture control system connected inside the bag to keep the tone steady, but the chanter reeds need changed more regularly. Moisture from the bag does go through the reed and while some is required to have it vibrate correctly, eventually all the playing will cause it to deteriorate and lose some of the tone, steadiness, and playability.
I’m not sure how often other instruments need their reeds changed but I personally rarely play one for more than 6 months. It just depends though, some are better than others 🤷♂️
Great tutorial, always love your videos. Always love the sound of bagpipes. You are awesome.
SO TECHNICALLY speaking and i i think nightwish uses it- where the pipes are run off a compressor instead of blowing--- is that the caSE?
Massive Skynyrd fan your Freebird performance was incredible. As an aside, I actually thought you were Reese Witherspoon at first glance. There’s definitely resemblance in my opinion.
Have always been intrigued with bagpipes and you have explained it very well. Thank you for that. Beyond that, you make everything so fun!
You are amazing!
Ally, well done and informative. I have to admit I had always associated bagpipes with funerals but after seeing your Freebird video I have a whole new perspective. Amazing cover of a classic. Looking forward to your upcoming show at the Wescott.
Hey Ally! Found a snippet on Google news of you playing Free Bird guitar solo, but didn't recognize you until Marian played the clip. Fantastic! We moved out to Oregon a couple of years ago- would love to hear you in concert so perhaps you'll do a west coast swing sometime in the future. I love what you're doing now- great! Best, Mark
Thanks Ally. I am an aerospace engineer that is learning the tenor sax. You explained the operation perfectly! I understood the operation of the reservoir and the check valve but was always curious about where the sound was actually produced. Thanks again, you make it look so easy!
I love hearing you play the bagpipes you are absolutely Brilliant and I love the sound love you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your voice is amazing for speaking.
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Very intereting video, i like it very much - good explanation!! :D
I love "breathing is good, we want breathing" 👍🏻😂
Excellent breakdown and explanation. One question: can you alter any of the drones to change the sound it makes or silence one altogether? Thanks and keep up the great work.
You can to agree. The drones can be tuned, but only within a small margin. They can indeed be shut off though! Just have to disrupt the airflow by plugging them off.
I have always wondered -- WHY hasn't anyone made a bagpipe -- with the standard CHROMATIC scale?
Wouldn't you love to hear the bagpipe solo of "Happy Birthday!" and "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" or other common songs?
Perhaps SOMEDAY, somebody will create such a bagpipe. And we shall hear the bagpipe sound of "Czardas" or even "Flight of the Bumblebee." And finally, someone will compose a "Concerto for Bagpipe and Orchestra."
With such a chromatic instrument -- I'm sure a lot MORE people will take up bagpipe-playing.
Great video!! What are some of the best options for a new piper to even get into the instrument? Also, what is the difference playing the full instrument versus the practice chanter?
We believe you!
It's interesting that some pipers like Ben Metzner of the group D'Artagnan sometimes use a bagpipe (dudelsak) with a bellows under their arm instead of blowpipe so they can play and sing at the same time. Have you ever tried that? Is that something that you can switch out or does it have to be built in?
I’ve always wondered how the bagpipes actually worked. Thank you for this in depth explanation and the lovely diagram. It all makes so much more sense now. I love your music. Keep doing what you do! 10/10
Great video about the bagpipes! I have always wanted to learn to play the bagpipes! Where could I buy affordable and great-sounding bagpipes? Should I try ones from Amazon that don't contain rosewood? Thanks again! Loved the video!
I usually DETEST bagpipes, but... You (and the Dropkick Murphys!) are the very welcome exceptions!! You're great!
Great informative video!
Love your work btw!!
Is that a PRS guitar hanging on your wall by chance?
I once saw an Australian Piper who had flames coming out of his pipes! Dead ass! You should start a band with that guy.
Funny, because I was watching one of your videos, saw you breathing and smiling at the camera, and immediately realized you can breathe whenever you want to. Now I want to order some bagpipes!
Beautiful, smart and.... the piper?! Give me firewood and matches! She's witch! And i like it :)
From Russia with love!
Very fascinating video, however you have a *very* strong "hum" in the 60 Hz range on your recording.
My introduction to rockin bagpipes was AC/DC. "It's a Long Way to the Top if You Wanna Rock n Roll"!!
Love, prosperity, and continuous adventure to you!
Nice voice to listen to
🐕 barking is the best in videos, especially when you life in cyprus 😂😂
Still not convinced. You played it without even having a bag this time.
Joking aside, great video! Very informative, thank you so much!