Books about Bagpipes from Amazon.com

The author has practically created a large extension to the repertoire for the bagpipe with this unique collection of enthralling Irish airs. Of the 50 tunes in the book, most have not been used before in bagpipe bands or have never received such superior settings..
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A revised edition of Roderick Cannon's classic work, this is a definitive and critically acclaimed history of the origins and music of Scotland's most famous instrument. The eminently readable text will be of interst not only to pipers but to all music lovers. This book is the only comprehensive history of piping in print..
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Learn Gaelic in just 10 lessons!

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Perfect for complete beginners or those who want to brush up on the language, Teach Yourself Gaelic Conversation encourages you to speak out loud from the very start. It features 10 topics that include 15 key words, three useful phrases, and one grammar point. Two sample conversations bring all those elements together correctly. There are plenty of review opportunities, so you can gauge your progress and reinforce what you have learned. In addition, the third CD provides invaluable. guidance on holding two-way conversations, addressing such issues as speaking with people who talk very fast or use words and phrases you do not know.

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After the 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, New York City's Emerald Society Bagpipe Band of firefighter-musicians took out their instruments and prepared to bury their dead - 343 brothers in duty and in blood. Many firefighters alternated between playing their instruments at funerals and digging for the missing in the rubble of Ground Zero. The Irish American tradition of funeral bagpiping became the sound of mourning for an entire nation. "Bagpipe Brothers" tells the unforgettable story of four firefighters in the band, whose stories illustrate the grief and recovery that the nation experienced in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. The bagpipe band lost one of its own, a beloved drummer, and also saw the respected brother of a member killed. Their stories include searching for the dead, struggling to bring peace to their families and themselves, coping with the endless round of funerals, and rethinking the meaning of faith. It is a moving experience to see this group of very strong men deal with unimaginable grief. Kerry Sheridan has written the first book to cover the ordeal of the massive number of funerals, the importance of recovering bodies in Irish American culture, and the bagpiping ritual, both traditional and modern..
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Bagpipe Maintenance Book - pocket size and ebook If you are new to piping this can be an very helpful guide to have on hand. (though experienced will appreciate it as well). Why wait for the specialist to have time and then have to wait days to get your pipes back? Maybe you have a set of rosewood pipes and want to know how to get them into working order quickly and economically. Maybe you just want to know what emergency things to keep on hand when you are on the road to be sure that you aren't stuck when your pipes won't play or how to avoid bad weather problems. Get great tips for maintaining your bag, drones, reeds. Make fast repairs on the road or take your time. Make improvements to your set of pipes. Get those pesky rosewood pipes into working order. Pick a set of reeds for your pipes and your strength. By the time you are done reading through and trying the ideas out you will know your pipes better and have a better understanding of how they work and your playing can only improve! Available 3 formats ebook in word format Great to have on your computer and print a copy for yourself ebook in palm pilot ereader format Great to have on the road in an easily accessible format printed pocket size 4.25 in x 5.5 in (add $3 for materials and shipping) Very handy - smaller size will fit in your pocket for when you go to a shop for parts or in your case with your bagpipes..
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Bagpipe Pocket Music Book - pocket size and ebook Great handy pocket size of 25 tunes for the piper out and about. Great to have on the road in an easily accessible format printed pocket size 8.5 in x 5.5 in. Very handy - smaller size will fit in your pocket or in your case for when you go out with your pipes while large enough to easily read!.
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Bagpipe Starter Kit Consists of Bagpipe Maintenence Book, Bagpipe Music Book, Bagpipe Dictionary, Bagpipe Basics for Beginners.
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The Scottish bagpipe has a romance all its own. Here is the story behind the magnificent collection of bagpipes in National Museums of Scotland .
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This is a new concept in tuition for the practice chanter, devised by Pipe Major R.T. Shepherd. It contains precise photographs showing all finger positions; time counting exercises; detailed descriptions in playing marches, strathspeys and reels; theory and 12 carefully chosen tunes. This package includes book, instructional CD and practice chanter..
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