What kind of pipe does a pipe band play?
Pipe bands almost invariably play the so-called “Highland” or “Irish War” pipe; most other pipes are played only by soloists. A few bands in Ireland play the “Brian Boru” pipe, which is an adaptation of the Great Pipe that adds keys to extend its range; and some bands in Brittany in France play the French Biniou pipe along with Bombards, which are shawm-like instruments.
