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Long Practice Chanter - Ebony (BAGU)

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Long Practice Chanter, Ebony


Long Practice Chanter, Ebony

Ref: BAGU

Summary

  • Includes reed
  • Engraved nickeled ferrule
  • Played by itself, this is the first step to learning the bagpipes



Description

Engraved nickeled ferrule. Played by itself, this is the first step to learning the bagpipes. Includes reed.



Assembling and Learning to Play the Practice Chanter

Beginners do not learn to play music on the bagpipes. The beginning student learns on the practice chanter. Learning on the bagpipe is akin to suicide unless you are a hermit.

When it is shipped, the practice chanter is disassembled and the reed is placed on the outside so it is easily located and, hopefully, not easily lost. Be careful not to discard it accidentally. To assemble and disassemble the chanter, always hold the chanter at the adjoining ends and slowly twist while applying pressure. Never hold the chanter by the sole.

The practice chanter has three pieces:
  • the mouthpiece,
  • the shorter top body section
  • the bottom body section with finger holes

With the top and bottom body sections disassembled, hold the bottom body section close to it’s top joint end (never hold or twist the chanter while holding the sole). Fit the reed into the bore of the bottom body section. Hold the top body section close to its joint end. Gently slip the top body section over the reed and bottom body section. The mouthpiece attaches over the top of the top body section.

Practice chanters are played like a whistle or recorder. While playing, keep your fingers straight. Try not to use the pads of your fingers. Place your fingers over all the holes, front and back. Lifting one finger at a time plays notes. After each practice session, take the practice chanter apart and shake out the moisture.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why does the practice chanter make only one note?
Here are 4 suggestions to make it work properly:
1] Make sure the reed is seated properly in the bottom section.
2] When putting the top section (blow cap) on, be careful it doesn't touch the sides of the reed.
3] Cover the back hole with your thumb or you won't get other notes to sound.
4] Learn to Play the Bagpipe, by R. T. Shephard, is an excellent tutorial for learning to play. It is available in book and CD.


What key is the practice chanter in?
The practice chanter is tuned to B flat on the western scale.


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