How Do You Learn To Play Uilleann Pipes?
The Uilleann pipes are similar to the Scottish bagpipes, but the Uilleann pipes are from Ireland. Instead of standing up when you play, you will need to sit down to play these uncommon pipes. Because the airflow is generated by a bellows rather than a mouthpiece, these bagpipes allow players to also sing along as they play. They have a sweeter and quieter tone then their Scottish cousins, and have a larger range as well. This instrument is most often in the key of D. Try a practice set. A practice set is a partial set of Uilleann pipes. A beginner should use a practice set to learn how to further control the instrument, by using one’s breathing and the bellows together. The practice set also is used to learn how to play the chanter, which is the part of the bagpipe with finger controls that is used to create the melody. Learn to use the chanter of the pipes. Unlike the Scottish pipes, you stop the air flow in the Uilleann pipes by closing off the bellow with you knees while you sit. Ge
