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Do Uilleann pipes play a lot differently than Highland pipes?

April 26, 2017Highland pipes play uilleann

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Do Uilleann pipes play a lot differently than Highland pipes?

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Yes. The Uilleann pipes have a much wider range than do the Highland pipes (two octaves versus nine notes). Also, the spacing of the finger holes on the chanter is quite different, as is the fingering technique.