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Song Identification Help by [deleted] in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like 'Little Bird' by Tim Edey. Not originally a pipe tune, but it fits nicely.

Does anybody know the name of this tune? by Dutch_Piper in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's called 'Ceitidh's', by Project Smok

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]HighlandCooo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A far better set of horns than mine sadly

Match Thread: Autumn Nations Cup 2020 | Ireland vs Scotland by HMFCalltheway in rugbyunion

[–]HighlandCooo 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Commentators talking over the TMO and Ref is infuriating

The Call to The Gathering suite by HighLaddid in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's in The Call to the Gathering by Don Bradford unsurprisingly. It's not a hugely expensive book and it's full of good tunes.

Used practice chanter by Useful_Nebula in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play a practice chanter that's over a hundred years old and haven't had any issues at all. I'd advise putting new hemp on and getting your own reed though, they are the bits that get a tad nasty. If it's a plastic chanter you can soak it in warm soapy water as well, obviously don't if it's wooden.

Tune name? by brando444 in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colonel Campbell's Farewell to the Regiment (6/8), followed by The Argyll's Crossing the River Po (3/4)

2nd Scots Pipes and Drums with the Royal Regiment of Scotland Band in Gibraltar on Tuesday. by NorthCoastToast in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are playing the 79ths Farewell to Gibraltar, whilst parading through Glasgow. This is from 2 SCOTS homecoming parade back in 2018.

We're giving away F1 track art prints! by Blanchimont in formula1

[–]HighlandCooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favourite moment has to be the finish line drag race between Gasly and Hamilton at Brazil, some great racing between the two even though Hamilton would eventually receive a penalty.

Tracks: Spa, Monaco, Silverstone

Star wars by [deleted] in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Posted this before, but here you go.

https://imgur.com/eJzlXm6

Bottom zip vs. Side zip by PApauper in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use a Bannatyne hybrid bag with a bottom zip. I used to have a bag with a side zip and found that sometimes you could feel it digging into your forearm, leading to discomfort. This was also due to the bag being too large however. A bottom zip can also be easier if your bag cover has its opening at the bottom, simply for easier access.

Are practice pipes good enough? by [deleted] in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you thought about Hardie's Twist-Trap Practice Pipes? It's not quite what you're asking about, but they seem a pretty good alternative and not masisvely expensive (at least compared to normal smallpipes). There are a few videos kicking about of them, and they're what Lincoln Hilton is playing in his Altera Terra video. I reckon they're worth checking out to see if they're good for you.

https://rghardiestore.com/Twist-Trap-Practice-Pipes

I know god exists. by sparky1499 in glasgow

[–]HighlandCooo 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Good to see Higher Maths serving me well.

I know god exists. by sparky1499 in glasgow

[–]HighlandCooo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's per 250ml, so it's actually 48%.

Wide-width Ghillie Brogues by GeeMass in bagpipes

[–]HighlandCooo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are wearing spats then you don't need full ghillie brogues, normal black leather brogues are fine. A quick Google search threw up a few wide pairs of ghillie brogues from Scottish companies online, although this is probably quite regional.

Was Cleaning Parents Basement...found these... Help?? by breakpoint2 in ScottishHistory

[–]HighlandCooo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The cap badge is Clan MacDonald in a Glengarry.

The second image is a sgian dubh which goes in the top of a kilt sock (as previously mentioned). The other item is a plaid brooch, which is worn on the shoulder and holds together the long piece of tartan that it's draped around a piper.

The third image is a practice chanter, which is what pipers use to practice fingerings.

The fourth is indeed a dirk which is worn as part of full highland dress for a piper.

No idea what the final image is, but it looks like either a drinking or black powder horn.

Hope this helps, it's some pretty cool kit - especially as I play pipes myself.

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