iainmac1 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I have always fancied playing the bagpipes so decided to take the plunge and get on with it. I am looking into buying a practice chanter to get myself started and have asked the gf for lessons for Christmas. I am completely clueless as to what to buy though. Looking for a good quality chanter with complete novice instruction book to get me started. I cam across this site http://www.hotpipes.com/pract3.html They sell Extra-Long "Millennium 2000" Practice Chanter with either Green Book or Cairns Bagpipe Soultions tutorial series Vols. 1, 2 & 3. It isn't cheap though but I don't mind paying for a decent package, if this one is any decent that is. This is an American company though. Can anyone reccomend a good chanter and instruction book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Found this shop http://www.thebagpipeshop.co.uk/36/practice-chanters.aspx Totally clueless to the best practice chanter to buy though, brain is fried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobite Piper Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I get my stuff from here - http://shop.collegeofpiping.org/ I have a David Naill practice chanter & bagpipes, does the job for me like. Go for the longer practice chanter, this will benefit you for when you go onto the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw Mhor Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 When my lad started I picked up the starter pack from the National Piping Centre and it was absolutely fine, it was about £40 then but £55 now, includes a tuition CD as well as the book if I remember correctly. http://www.thebagpipeshop.co.uk/791/products/the-national-piping-centre-complete-starter-pack.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodguy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) I have always fancied playing the bagpipes so decided to take the plunge and get on with it. I am looking into buying a practice chanter to get myself started and have asked the gf for lessons for Christmas. I am completely clueless as to what to buy though. Looking for a good quality chanter with complete novice instruction book to get me started. I cam across this site http://www.hotpipes.com/pract3.html They sell Extra-Long "Millennium 2000" Practice Chanter with either Green Book or Cairns Bagpipe Soultions tutorial series Vols. 1, 2 & 3. It isn't cheap though but I don't mind paying for a decent package, if this one is any decent that is. This is an American company though. Can anyone reccomend a good chanter and instruction book? Go visit the piping centre or piping college in Glasgow for advice, they will be able to point you in right direction for kit and lessons. If your down Ayrshire way it may be worth popping into McCallum's in Kilmarnock. Always worth paying your local band a visit as well as they may have free tuition. Find yourself a Grade 4 band who offer it. Ditch the pipes and take up side instead though... Edited September 18, 2015 by goodguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 When my lad started I picked up the starter pack from the National Piping Centre and it was absolutely fine, it was about £40 then but £55 now, includes a tuition CD as well as the book if I remember correctly. http://www.thebagpipeshop.co.uk/791/products/the-national-piping-centre-complete-starter-pack.aspx Agree with this. The folk that work at the Piping Centre have been very helpful whenever I've been in for stuff for my son. They are all knowledgeable and friendly too which also helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) I live too far away from the piping centre. After some research the Gibson and Mccallum chanters came up a lot so I went for a Mccallum pc5 long if that means anything to anyone. The Gibson seemed more popular but weren't in stock. Edited September 18, 2015 by iainmac1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I think that's what I have and like it. I started with a shorter practice chanter and much prefer the longer one as it's more like your pipe chanter. As much as you'll be desperate to pick up tunes, it's so worth continual practice of all the embellishments etc. sadly I don't follow my own advice, which is probably why I'm not any better! And I'd echo the post earlier about trying to find a local grade 4 band. That's what eventually got me from chanter to pipes. Many of them will offer tuition for perhaps a small subscription to the band. Great banter as well. Although last thing I needed was another circle of friends to drink with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 My Grandfaither bought me a Gibson chanter and self-teaching books before he died - never bothered my arse, which I feel quite bad about. This thread has inspired me to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodguy Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) I live too far away from the piping centre. After some research the Gibson and Mccallum chanters came up a lot so I went for a Mccallum pc5 long if that means anything to anyone. The Gibson seemed more popular but weren't in stock. Where are you based? Might be able to put you in touch with a band. Edited September 19, 2015 by goodguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm in between Tain and Invergordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Found this shop http://www.thebagpipeshop.co.uk/36/practice-chanters.aspx Totally clueless to the best practice chanter to buy though, brain is fried! i have a chanter - sucked the fuk ooot of it... where ca I get a reed here in Ingerland? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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