Getting Started With the Practice Chanter Basics - Scotland The Brave

Is it possible for a complete beginner to learn Scotland The Brave on the Bagpipe practice chanter? Yes!! Some instructors will tell you this classic tune is much too technical for beginners until hours and hours have been spent on tedious scale exercises. Well here, I’m bringing more fun into learning the Chanter... with the well-known tune, Scotland The Brave! Most of the complex embellishments have been removed so you can first get a grasp on finding the finger holes while getting your first tune nailed down!
LINKS & RESOURCES
Here's the link for my free 3 step method to Get Bagpipe Ready!
bit.ly/3steps2g...
Join my free Facebook group to get more support!
/ getbagpipeready
Skip the boring chanter exercises and start learning fun tunes in my bagpipe learning portal!
bit.ly/get-bagp...

[@mattuboyle5891]

THIS PERSON IS THE ONLY PERSON I WILL TAKE LESSONS FROM ONLINE.. WHAT A GOOD HUMAN BEING.. CHILLED OUT..AND VERY HELPFUL. THANKS FOR THESE VIDEOS AND YOUR TIME. TOP LAD

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wow, thank you! It's my pleasure! For more beginner videos, check out my site. Happy piping 😃 www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@ChefTim100]

Thanks for the time you take to make these videos. My wish is to play Amazing Grace for my sister who just passed away. She loved the Pipes and I WILL DO THIS FOR HER. Just got my Chanter today..

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks for your comment Timmy. My condolences in regards to your sister. 💜 Here's a link to my Amazing Grace Workshop - You've got this! bit.ly/Beginner-Bagpiping-Workshop

[@iohannescontractus]

Hermosa forma de honrar el descanso de tu hermana. Saludos

[@johnberry3173]

I am a total beginner but I thoroughly enjoy the fact that you're making this fun not complicated while still telling me exactly what I need to do to learn how to play the pipes this is fantastic thank you

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great to hear! You've got this John :)

[@Jbarandom]

I’m 11 years old and my chanter teacher said I’m going to the bagpipes in a month and I’ve been playing chanter for one year now thank you for making to vid to help beginners ❤😊

[@GetBagpipeReady]

That is awesome, way to go!!!

[@Jbarandom]

@@GetBagpipeReadyOMG HIIII❤

[@wahlarmy2897]

I have been always trying to find the perfect video to learn Scotland the Brave and you sir have granted me the ability to learn my favorite song on the pipe! Thank you!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

So glad you found this Video Wahl!! Way to be persistent! Keep on, piping on 😀

[@AsherChurch]

ive been trying to learn for over a year. in the past 2 days ive had more success than in the year combined. please keep it up!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Amazing Asher 👏👏👏 so glad to hear this!! Well done 👍

[@spweasel]

This is exactly what I need! As a jack of many instruments---master of none--I know how I learn, and it's not the way most people, seemingly, learn. Dyslexia. I learn by getting the feel, and I can't do that by repeating scales and such, THIS is how I learn. Thank you, Alec!!!!! My first bagpipe prayer is answered!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad my videos are helpful. I have dyslexia as well, so perhaps that's a help 😅

[@tavistindal3814]

I haven't scrolled through all the comments.. but quite well done sir. I hope you are physically teaching people and not just KZbin for free. Your passion and enthusiasm for this clearly comes through in your videos. Thank you for sharing with everyone.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

So nice of you, Travis, thanks! yes I do teach 1 on 1 lessons a in addition to online workshops and bagpipe coaching. for more details go to www.getbagpipeready.com 😀

[@they.stolemyheart_]

@@GetBagpipeReadyHi there! It’s my birthday in 6 days actually and planning to get a chanter for occasions, and this will definitely help me, this also helps me connect more about where I’m from, Scotland The Brave, definitely a chant fit for a chanter! thank you! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robjohnson4260]

thank you so much, very helpful. I always tell my pipe instructor that I rather be the worst bag player in the world the a man that doesn't know how to play at all. I gave up playing until I saw this video.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You are so welcome!! glad you found my video! Here is a story for ya. Some encouragement to keep learning! ... student: "how old will I be by the time I learn how to play the pipes?" ... Teacher: "the same age as if you don't learn the pipes"

[@ashleyhensley2053]

My son is 9 years old and just started taking lessons about 3 months ago. He had no musical experience before starting on the chanter but is really picking it up quickly. He's hoping to get his first set of pipes by Christmas. He enjoys your videos and learned how to play Happy Birthday from watching you. Thanks for making such fun and informative videos! Love from Levi in Iowa and a fellow ginger 🧡

[@GetBagpipeReady]

That's amazing! Tell Levi I'm Cheering him on!!! 😀

[@edgarmartinez2046]

You are the coolest teacher.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wow! Thanks Edgar!!

[@carloblues]

Thank you for your channel. You are really helping me to learn the chanter.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks so much for your comment Sam wise! It really lifts my spirits to hear that this has been helpful for you 😀 Let me know if you’re hitting any snags, and needing something more!

[@paodulbecco1804]

I am a pianist, but I have been studying the bagpipes for 1 year and I really enjoy the process, I loved your video, thank you very much for your lesson, I already subscribed to your channel ♥️

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wonderful! You're piano training will serve you well! My two boys, 5y and 7y, are both taking piano and I'm learning so much about music theory from them haha!

[@paodulbecco1804]

@@GetBagpipeReady all right! everything related to music is always welcome haha, including musical instruments ;)

[@GetBagpipeReady]

For sure!!! :)

[@XxXx-cx8fk]

Thanks so much for this Video 👍 and greetings from south Bavaria

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Your very welcome 🙏 anc thanks for turning in from South Barvaria!!!

[@RAINBOWBRIDGE1111]

THANK YOU -- I AM SO IMPRESSED I AM GOING TO BE BACK AND WORK ON IT I AM SO GLAD I FOND YOU BLESSINGS BE

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Amazing!! Happy piping 😀

[@quinnkerry-rockov4]

Thank you for the videos! I’ve always wondered how to get into bagpipes and been interested. My great grandfather is Scottish and my grandmother fully immersed me in the culture through festivals and history lessons, always thought it was super cool and after discovering the practice chanter I was thrilled to find a cool little instrument that has an awesome sound and is financially obtainable for me at the moment and will be a head start to one day learning bagpipes!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You've got it!!! Unfortunately if you purchase a $20 practice chanter, made in Pakistan, from Amazon, it's not any good! Any Bagpipe supply store online can sell you a Sheppard, Mcallum, RG Hardie, Piper’s Choice or Walsh practice chanter for $100 to $120. All good brands.

[@jacquelinelloyd3745]

used to learn the chanter about 6 years ago in the local pipe band and quit troug veruses diffrent reonse and am going to get back into it soon found youre videos whale trying to re jog my memory hope you have a grate day :)

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad you are getting Back into it Jacqueline! Hope my videos help ya out :) Here is my website if you'd like more resources: www.getbagpipeready.com

[@QuantumVibe0]

Hey thanks i have a scottish chanter teacher and shes helping me and i cant see het all the time so this helps me out a lot thanks 😊❤

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great to hear! More beginner piping videos at my site. 😊 workshops.getbagpipeready.com/

[@Teddy-z9l]

Alec, this is really an awesome video to break away from the scale when you are not motivated to practice. Thanks for breaking this down simple enough to learn a popular tune without getting frustrated. Keep them coming.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad it was helpful! It's good to curb the frustration with a bit of FUN!!! For more Beginner Bagpiping videos, feel free to check out my website. Happy piping! www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@robwickner8216]

I never hold a practice chanter in my hands, but after a few videos of you i bought me one and this is the first melody ich learned. This is so fun. You are fascinating! Go on! I hope you understand my english. I am from germany. Greetings✌🏻

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great to hear! I'm so excited for you to keep learning Rob! Hello to Germany! Here is the link with all my workshops. Let me know if you have any questions :) bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@TuckFEMU]

Before I forget, since you asked SO nicely, I will leave a comment. Overall, I think it was good/great lesson-very informative/educational. As someone who took bagpipe lessons roughly for seven years, all of this sounded familiar. As far as your question about long versus short videos, it would really vary from viewer to viewer. I had this going in the background. I kept having to pause it, so 20 mins seemed a little excessive. However, if somebody were trying to get a comprehensive beginner bagpipe lesson, I'd say they've come to the right channel!!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wow! thanks so much for taking the time to provide some wonderful feedback!! 😀

[@ian7583]

Can I say thanks for taking the time to do this video taking me away from doing scales all the time much appreciated. Ian

[@GetBagpipeReady]

you’re Very welcome! scales will feel a whole lot easier after you get a tune under your belt 😉

[@drummeroftedworth4964]

Excellent! I'm about 6 months into this journey with my practice chanter. Scotland the Brave is not in "the green book" so finding this video made it very easy. I think I'll have this tune down in maybe two days or so. Immediately subscribed to your channel!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks for your subscription and nice work on Scotland The Brave 😃 If you'd like to check out my other tune tutorials they are all on my website: bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@brendanhanna1432]

I just wanted to say thank you I’m new to learning the chanter and your videos are incredibly helpful. Thank you for helping me learn Scotland the brave! You are amazing!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You are so welcome, Brendan! Thanks for your kind comment! You can see my other tune tutorials on my site here: bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@TheBelrick]

Simple tunes on the chanter to me personally, a man without much time and room left in the noggin, is just perfect and enjoyable. Complex tunes with all the fiddly bits just feels like work. Hello from NZ

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks for tuning in from New Zealand Rick!! Glad this simple version of the tune is a good fit for you 😀

[@ev1471]

Excellent tutorial, u make it simple & fun and your kind smile between steps puts me at ease! Thanks

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad it was helpful! There's more tutorials at my site. Thanks for watching and happy piping 😀 workshops.getbagpipeready.com/

[@TheOtherKiltedadventurer]

So I've begun practicing. Wonderful stuff. I've been trying to practice at least 25 minutes a day for at least 4 to 5 days a week. Im slowly starting to get it. I picked 25 minutes because that's as long as I can play before my lips and mouth begin to tire lol. Great lesson keep up the good work. Tha mi an dochas gum bi latha math leibh!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

That's AWESOME Ethan!! Sounds like you are making great progress! Way to be consistent and thanks so much for the comment😀

[@stefanmcintyre]

I have been struggling with my scales and had become frustrated, this video has turned my practice around! Just practicing the first phrase, not even past min 4 yet, and already my playing is better. Can't wait to learn the rest of the song.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

So glad my video turned your practice around Phelix!!! I believe piping should feel like all play, some work :) For all my different tune tutorials check out my site here: bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@jgturpin]

Exactly what I was looking for.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great!!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👌

[@kirkshar]

I was learning to play the bagpipes a decade ago and was supposed to march with my group in the Christmas parade. Unfortunately divorce got in the way. They have been sitting since then and I came across your video. I think it's time to bring them out again. I'm sure my hands and lungs will not cooperate, but I'll see if you inspire me. I'm sure you will...thanks!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great to hear you are getting back into the pipes again!!! For more Beginner Bagpiping videos, feel free to check out my website. Happy piping! bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@jerrynunley9956]

I’m waiting for my first set of pipes to get here and thank you for showing how to play this song.. this will be the first song I learn

[@GetBagpipeReady]

How exciting is that!! Your very welcome for the video and thanks for your comment, Jerry!

[@MaryHarbage]

Absolutely love your teaching style! I actually can play this in one setting and remember it! Have been struggling to memorize basic tunes. Thank you so much!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wonderful, Mary! memorizing can be a challenge. This is a topic that comes up in my free Facebook group. if you are interested in joining here’s the link: facebook.com/groups/getbagpipeready/

[@orthodoxanastasia2789]

So excited for this! I just got a practice chanter! Can't wait to start learning from your videos

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wonderful!

[@jamesmcisaac9545]

I never realized how weak lipped I was until I got my chanter.Good lesson!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks James! Stick with it a little bit each day. Those lip muscles will get strengthened up :)

[@adriennecook6232]

Have started my first term learning on my practice chanter. Connecting with my scottish roots. Hello from New Zealand! 🇳🇿

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wonderful to hear Adrienne! I hope this video was helpful. For more Beginner Bagpiping videos, feel free to check out my website. Happy piping! www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@CampbellsWeldingAndAdventures]

You are an incredible teacher! Thank you so much! Subscribed and enjoying your content!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

That’s so Great Mike thanks!! And Pat yourself on the back for keeping at it 👏👏 Did you find my free Facebook group yet? I do live videos that can really help you out on your bagpipe journey 👌 here in the link: m.facebook.com/groups/getbagpipeready/?ref=bookmarks

[@horrorwastelandpicturesint5870]

@@GetBagpipeReady you rule! Thank you for an excellent video!

[@gabrielsohana3972]

Aloha, I wanted to say thank you for creating this video. It has helped my son and I tremendously. We began learning with "one of the greatest pipers in Canada", he said... LOL. He was teaching us remotely and we learned Mary had a little lamb and twinkle little star. Yes, necessary finger motions but, BOOOOOOORING! We stumbled upon your channel a couple of months ago and have since left our humble teacher. We download your videos to practice on the beach before we take our tours out on the water. (Reception is crap where we go) You have been a tremendous help to us. Sending you our aloha from the island of Maui! If you ever visit our island, your kayak tours are on the house! Keep up the great work!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Aloha!! Thanks so much for your wonderful comment! So glad you came across my channel and are finding my videos to be of some help :) If you are not excited and having fun piping is so tough to stick with it. Virtual lessons can be a big challenge when internet is suspect. In these cases I have found my Monthly Bagpipe Coaching to be very helpful for clients learning tunes and transitioning to the pipes. Instead of live sessions we swap videos back and forth. You still get personalized instruction without any internet headaches or scheduling problems. Let me know if you'd link with all the details! But I'll warn you, I'll be your instructor, and I am known as "NOT one of the best bagpipers in Canada" hahah :) I have only bee to the Big Island once and it was amazing! My wife still dreams about all the fresh fruit! We just don't get that here in Canada! No POG juice for us! A kayak tour sounds amazing haha!

[@gabrielsohana3972]

@@GetBagpipeReady I apologize, I just noticed I did not reply to you. That was an error on my part. I would love to reach out for your for instruction when the time is appropriate. Ty for the offer! Next time, Maui, whole different experience!! Reach out if you make plans to visit, I can give you some advice beforehand. Mahalos and aloha!!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

@@gabrielsohana3972 Great to hear from you :) Thanks again! For now, I will dream about Hawaii haha! For sure let me know if you have any more questions about my lessons or coaching. Here is the link to all my services :) www.getbagpipeready.com/bagpipeservices

[@darrenlind1817]

Thank you man my first set of pipes arrives on Wednesday this is exactly what I'm after as an absolute beginner, you need to be able to do something other than scales so this is perfect

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks for your great comments, glad I could help! Very excited you are starting the pipes :)

[@ElliasBrey]

Thank for making this video. i just bought a practice chanter and im only 13 years old and im trying to learn the bagpipes and ou make it easy

[@cashout9187]

This really helps I just got my first bagpipe at a store and I've been known how to play it I'm just now learning how to play Scotland the brave

[@GetBagpipeReady]

So glad this was helpful! For more Beginner Bagpiping videos, feel free to check out my website. Happy piping! www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@jaymurdoch4893]

Love it. This is my second week with the chanter…and my first time on the song. Thanks for the lesson!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wonderful! Here's the link to my website Jay: www.getbagpipeready.com

[@Mourngrimms]

Just received my first set of pipe, a kitchen pipe. Wanted something smaller and less expensive to know if I liked it. Your videos have been a godsend!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad I could help! So excited for your new pipes Philippe! The kitchen pipes can be very convenient for playing indoors, especially if you have family about! Nice Purchase :) If you'd like to check out more of my videos, here is my site: bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@jdblasi3941]

Another great video! I'm definitely going to take your advice, break this into sections and focus on getting my fingers back in place. Seems to be where I'm slipping a little

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You got this JD Blasi! It is amazing what your fingers can do with repetition over time :)

[@MarkTaylor-mc6dy]

This is so cool I'm buying a chanter and giving it a go. 😀

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Awesome Mark! You’ve got this 👍

[@C45-q9f]

When my practice chanter comes in I will use this video, thank you 👍

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Perfect Kay! Please do 😀

[@C45-q9f]

@@GetBagpipeReady I will, my chanter comes in a few days

[@GetBagpipeReady]

@@C45-q9f So Exciting!!!

[@C45-q9f]

@@GetBagpipeReady my chanter came in, I’m gonna use this in a bit

[@GetBagpipeReady]

@@C45-q9f So Good!! Let me know how it goes Kay. Also, If you'd like to join my Get Bagpipe Ready FB group, the link is in the video description. It's totally free.

[@surinderpalsinghrana3656]

Sir it helped me a lot tanks,please make more videos like this

[@GetBagpipeReady]

So Glad you found my video helpful, Surinder! For more videos, feel free to go to my website and click on "Workshops". Happy piping! www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@willkelly6695]

Thanks for the time! I’m just starting after years of playing the saxophone

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Rock on! My Grandpa was a sax player and a piper too, cool! More video tutorials at my site! www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@tommybrowne8759]

I really appreciate this video, your a wonderful instructor, thankyou!!!!!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks so much Brian! Happy Piping 😊

[@Peter-sn1mj]

Thanks a lot, i‘m a beginner, Amazing Grace is The First Song that i can play, now it‘ Time for Sc. the Brave

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You are very welcome Peter! Thanks for watching. More beginner videos at my site! www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@pamelaharvey1187]

You got me! I can play the scales , but so boring!! Your video have made me smile, like I can do this, Thank You!😊😊😊😊

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Rock on! You can do it :)

[@Hannibalking16]

i just watched your amazing grace video yesterday ..super helpfull btw i get tired of doing scales lol

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad you like them! Scales have their place... but we need to keep it FUN too! Thanks for tuning in. Here's a link to my beginner's workshop. Let me know if you have any questions :) bit.ly/Beginner-Bagpiping-Workshop

[@potatohead5483]

I love the matching ring w the chanter

[@GetBagpipeReady]

haha thanks! you are the first to notice!!

[@potatohead5483]

@@GetBagpipeReady thank you so much for this video it actually helped me alot

[@GetBagpipeReady]

so glad!! Happy piping :)

[@Epicgaming-en3bb]

Thanks for making this video!! It really helped me learn a lot 😃

[@GetBagpipeReady]

I’m so glad it was helpful!! Thanks for your comment and Happy piping 😀

[@czyboii7977]

yesss, i needed this thank you

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great! Your very welcome :) Thanks for your comment!

[@gavincaulk6948]

This was super cool video I love how u are showing all of this and I am a beginner and this helped a lot and I am using my dad's chanter he gave his bagpipe away sadly lol but what are a good bagpipe for me As a beginner

[@GetBagpipeReady]

That's awesome, Gavin! Glad this video was helpful! There are more great videos for beginner bagpipers on my site. Glad you have your Dad's chanter. As for buying bagpipes, stay away from ebay and amazon as anything made in pakistan simply isn't playable. If you are on a budget you can get a set of pipes from my friend Davey, made in the USA! Use the coupon code GETBAGPIPE5 to get 5% off and another 5% will go to the African Blackwood conservation Project! www.3dprintedbagpipes.com/product-page/complete-and-ready-to-play

[@aubryclement5012]

Thanks a lot for making this video for beginners ! Overall, I think the most difficult part is to hold your breath for a long time haha ! Greetings from Brittany !

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks for watching! Very cool you are from Brittany! For more beginner bagpiping videos check out my site. Happy piping 😀 www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@HotF00DXeditssX]

Hey, thanks for the tutorial helped me so much but are you able to do an easy tutorial like this for Blue bonnets over the border. Or if there is already an existing one

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching. If you are interested in ordering a Tune Workshop for Blue Bonnets over the border you can send me an email. 😀www.getbagpipeready.com/contact

[@naitikff9252]

I loved the tutorial

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad it helped! For more video lessons, check out my site. Happy piping 😀 www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@CHRISTINEClemence-b4w]

Want to start playing pipes. Looking for the best options to learn and practice playing. Thanks Brother

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad you're interested in getting started! I'd suggest getting a good quality practice chanter and checking my site. Happy piping 😀 www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@sovereignwinter]

Like the longer full song videos (for the songs that can be in 1 video) makes it easier for me to pause or go back.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad this video format worked for ya! Thanks for your feedback :)

[@chiswolfenden2400]

Interesting Never played this chanite before So at least you take your time with showing how

[@GetBagpipeReady]

thanks for watching Chis. Yes, all pipers start on the chanter.

[@bagpipe1979]

Well done mate

[@LloydAkers-wv7yp]

Can you make a video just like this for Amazing Grace? I do like the longer videos. I am somewhat new, about 4 months practicing. Also, can you make some sheet music for this please, it was difficult to follow along at the very end? I recognized the different parts, but not I the order you taught them, so it was a little confusing. But over all I do love this I can now show off to my friends at school, thanks.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Excited you are going to show your friends some piping, Lloyd! Well done! You can find my amazing Grace video here: getbagpipeready.vipmembervault.com/products/units/view/1518535

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Sheet music for Scotland the Brave is here: bit.ly/Scotland-The-Brave-Workshop

[@Aroundthehouse.]

Excellent!! Thank you!!!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks for the comment Pat! Keep on piping on!!!

[@AdioAurel]

Thank you for your teaching videos! In 1-2 weeks I'll get the Twist Trap Practice Pipes to start off myself. But I'm a complete beginner, I've never learned any instrument ever. How does actually an experienced bagpiper learn a new tune? Is it by reading the notes sheet of a song and memorizing it + muscle memory? When I reasearch that, I only get results about learning the scale, but no info what follows after. Now I love how you make follow through videos. I started the art of cardistry 10 years ago (freestyle card tricks) and there we learn by following every finger position step by step. I hope with that finger dexterity and some breathing techniques, I have at least a bit of an advantage to start playing on the practice chanter+pipes lol. And one day hopefully Highland Bagpipes! Once I'll get the scale down, I'll follow your videos =]

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Amazing Aurel! I hope my videos prove helpful once your practice pipes arrive! How Exciting :) Yes, experienced pipers can read music and and with repeated practice memorize it. Not much different than re-reading the same poem over and over until you know it by heart and can recite it anywhere. Pipers fingers also learn tunes by heart after enough repetition. You'll get there!

[@AdioAurel]

Awesome, good to know! Thank you so much!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

@@AdioAurel Your welcome, happy piping :)

[@sammysmith1923]

I'm a beginner and i love the sound of the pipes. Looking at ordering a McCallum practice chanter...wanting the African Blackwood. Want to learn badly. Love the way the wood sounds. Any recommendations would be great.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You've picked a great chanter Sammy! Nothing wrong with McCallum. For my thoughts on which practice chanter to get, check out what I've written at my site. Happy piping 😀 www.getbagpipeready.com/3d-printed-bagpipes

[@wintery_saturn1017]

Hi! amazing video man, i was wondering which type of chanter is better plastic or wooden? Thanks

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks! For a practice chanter either one is fine.

[@Itssmial_Ova]

Brilliant, thanks. Im still learning. Ive got to learn sheet music at the same time so im making slow progress. Youre right, learning a smal tune is helpful for enjoying the practice. What do you recommend setting the metronome to for a beginner? And what is the metronome bpm for the tune?

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You can do it! For more beginner videos check out my site. Happy piping 😀 www.getbagpipeready.com/ When starting with a metronome, I'd recommend doing 60 bpm with a scale to start before tryin to do a tune at 50 bpm to begin. 4/4 marches will often be played at 80 bpm.

[@therearenonamesinthevoid5772]

I am self taught in upwards of 10 instruments, including the pipes, and I have a pretty good ear. I don't read sheet music, never gave a half a runny shit on a Tuesday about technique or form, but I got the ear. Almost perfect pitch. Now, I'm not boasting, and I'm not talking bad about you, or anyone who plays with "correct technique". It wasn't that long ago that I burned myself on Pakistan pipes, almost made me rage quit, but then I got my HG Hardie twist trap practice pipes,and im perfectly happy and on my way to hitting the point where I can freestyle with grace notes and embellishments in all, but am by no means, #1! Not by a mile. I have one question though; why is it that the way I taught myself scotland the brave sounds like it's in correct pitch, and intonation, but each and every youtube tutorial I have seen on the subject, sounds like it's got alot of flat and sharp notes, even Matt Willis sounds a bit off, and he's a pipe major, no? Is this something that I'm imagining or what?

[@GetBagpipeReady]

that’s awesome you have learned so many instruments!! not sure what’s going on with Scotland the brave hmm…

[@Upbadged_volkswagon]

I’ve been watching your videos and You’ve completely gave me the confidence to try to learn the pipes and I just placed my order for a set lol I just hope my wife doesn’t want a divorce over this 😂

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Amazing 🤩 I’m so pumped for you Alec!! Nice name by the way 😊

[@robjohnson4260]

this is great!!!!!!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad you like it! Thanks for commenting Rob :)

[@ironman20150]

i wrote all the notes down so i can practice

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great!!! For all my different tune tutorials check out my site here: bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@Zorba005]

Hi, thank you so much for your nice and very clear video! I have bought a practice chanter in Germany and received it only yesterday. After putting in the reed into the chanter, it doesn't always produce a constant and nice clear tone. It produces three different tones, depending how hard you blow. Only one tone (which is apparently the basic tone) allows you to use the 8 holes. The other two tones do not allow to use the holes. I suppose I'm doing something wrong. Can you please help me out? Kind Regards, Rob van Grieken (The Netherlands).

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great question Rob, and I'm excited for your piping journey! Unlike a irish whistle or recorder where you can blow at different strengths to get different octaves... the chanter has only one correct tone which is produced by a steady blowing pressure. The other tones you are hearing is most likely happening when you are not blowing hard enough. On the other hand, if you blow too hard, the reed will cut out and be silent. Hope that helps! For other resources check out my site. Happy piping! www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@andrewwhiteman6228]

Just going to get started on a chanter , I play recorders oboe and clarinet, how close does the fingering come to any of these instruments? will eventually work my way up to a full set of pipes I have always wanted to play them, never to late to learn.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Excited for you to start your piping journey, Andrew! Not sure how much of the fingering will transfer over from your other instruments, but both my brother played both pipes and clarinet so I'm sure it will help you out to have nimble fingers. Happy piping!

[@whiskyismyjam2002]

I have just over two weeks to learn this so I can play it at a Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 vs Australia 🇳🇿 Whisky 🥃 Tasting Event! I hope this video is the ticket 👌🏻 Last woodwind I played was recorder in Primary School 😜

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Haha! You've got this! I'm confident you won't have to revert back to the recorder just yet! 😉

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Haha! You've got this! I'm confident you won't have to revert back to the recorder just yet! When the big day comes, if you're nervous, just wait until everyone has done a good amount of whiskey tasting before ya play. You'll sound great!!😉

[@daledoody]

I am totally new to this, I'm a moderate Sax player, although i cant read music. Are the scales the same? And I am finding your lesson easy to follow. I've just ordered my Chanter, it should be here today, fingers crossed.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

That's cool you play the sax, Dale! I don't know sax scales so I can't say for sure... But my grandpa played both the sax and the pipes so maybe there is some carryover?? I've got a free video on scales in my Beginner Bagpiping 101 workshop here: bit.ly/Beginner-Bagpiping-Workshop

[@mericanbarbarian]

What chanter are you using? Awesome tone.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

thanks 🙏 it’s a vintage RG Hardie

[@pirateNinja-vu6tl]

I love playing my bagpipe

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Right on!!!!

[@tommybrowne8759]

Hello again Alec, do you have zoom or skype lessons?? Thankyou again for all your videos friend. I signed up for your beginner guide as well. Cheers!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad your enjoying the videos Brian! Thanks for reaching out about lessons. Just send me an email at [e-mail]

[@violetackles9338]

Just got myself my first set of bagpipes.. still trying to practice on the chanter though 😬

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Wonderful!! For more beginner videos check out my site. Happy piping :) bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@RosaMaria-im1iu]

Thank you. I'm looking into getting my own practice chanter soon. I'm quite excited. I do wonder though, a lot that I've heard sound out of tune. Is this normal?

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Go for it! Unfortunately if you purchase a $20 practice chanter, made in Pakistan, from Amazon, it's not any good! Any Bagpipe supply store online can sell you a Sheppard, Mcallum, RG Hardie, Dunbar, Piper’s Choice or Walsh practice chanter for $100 to $120. All good brands. No need to spend more than that on a practice chanter, especially when there's a set of pipes to save up for! Keep in mind the pipes are not in conventional tuning :)

[@darrenlind1817]

I figured out amazing grace by ear so I think we're on the same ground here I'm not ready for the fancy stuff but I couldn't do Scotland the brave by myself

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Good job getting into Amazing Grace :) You can find all my workshops at my site :) www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@katystorts388]

Beginner here. Struggling with coordinating the right pinky and ring finger. Definitely think I'm also holding too fight bc I feel warn out after practicing

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Learning to relax the hands will help! This is a common challenge for beginner pipers Katy, so you are not alone. I'd recommend watching the free videos in my Beginner Bagpiping 101 Workshop where I give tips on proper hand/finger/wrist position. Check out the link. Happy piping 😀 bit.ly/Beginner-Bagpiping-Workshop

[@bryanthorpe10]

Hi I'm wanting to learn the chanter pipe and want to know what's a descent set to get thanks Bryan

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Unfortunately if you purchase a $20 practice chanter, made in Pakistan, from Amazon, it's not any good! Any Bagpipe supply store online can sell you a Sheppard, Mcallum, RG Hardie, Dunbar, Piper’s Choice or Walsh practice chanter for $100 to $120. All good brands. It's normal to play the practice chanter for 4-6 months before getting a set of pipes

[@laurieroll720]

I had purchased a long chanter 1st with 9 holes,and I found that I couldn't make any more progress after a year,as I felt it was to long for my reach. I purchased a standard chanter last week hoping to make some progress,but just realized at the start of this video the standard only has 8 holes. Will this be an issue with playing certain tunes as I progress into learning more ?

[@GetBagpipeReady]

You are on the right track, Laurie! There are 9 notes that are played on 8 holes. Sorry for the mistake in the video! You can check out more videos at my site. Happy piping :) www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@wetterhoundoutsen]

thx4posting.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Your Welcome!

[@robjohnson4260]

This helped me so much, but wheres your thanks button so i can tip you and send a tip for your help.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Glad it helped, Rob! more great videos for beginner bagpipers at my site, feel free to check it out 😀 www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@bagpipe1979]

Your good about teaching chanter, i love you pinky will change

[@diegocalvorodriguez]

Is there any "music sheet music" that we can search according to that versión ? Again Thank you

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Here is some sheet music. Keep in mind this version we are just focusing on the notes, any not the embellishments 😉 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland_the_Brave

[@MaryButton-t7t]

I am a beginner. I just started received my practice chanter. there are a lot of videos about adjusting the read for sound. The reads I received have a lot of hemp on them, they are much longer than I’ve seen in videos. Is there a video that shows how to correctly reduce the length of the hemp?

[@MaryButton-t7t]

Also, how do you correctly put the two pieces of the chanter together? I believe the hemp is too long. It sounds like the reed could get damaged when putting the two pieces of the chanter together.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Hi Mary, there is not much adjustment needed for practice chanter reeds... Perhaps you were watching videos of bagpipe chanter reed (different than the practice chanter). If you want your practice chanter reed to be quieter and play easier, you can carefully put a dental elastic around it.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Just so long as the two ends of the chanter are not loose there's enough hemp on it and your reed will be protected. Unfortunately if you purchase a $20 practice chanter, made in Pakistan, from Amazon, it's not any good! Any Bagpipe supply store online can sell you a Sheppard, Mcallum, RG Hardie, Dunbar, Piper’s Choice or Walsh practice chanter for $100 to $120. All good brands.

[@jeayae4941]

Can I ask what size chanter that is? Mine is a long and my hand position is very uncomfortable. Yours looks more comfortable.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

mine is a short size... there's a long or a short or a childs size. The short or the long sizes are both appropriate as the distance between the holes are the same. hope that helps!

[@pphet2508]

My chanter sucks I need a chanter that’s not as expensive please recommend me I’m not more than 10 years old and I’m playing right and now I need a better chanter please recommend me please 🙏( I’m not playing on a chanter )

[@GetBagpipeReady]

No one has good tone straight away but it will come if you stick with it as long as you have a decent Practice chanter....but unfortunately if you purchase a $20 practice chanter, made in Pakistan, from Amazon, it's not any good! Any Bagpipe supply store online can sell you a Sheppard, Mcallum, RG Hardie, Dunbar, Piper’s Choice or Walsh practice chanter for $100 to $120. All good brands. No need to spend more than that on a practice chanter, especially when there's a set of pipes to save up for!

[@babbonman7594]

It’s a A grip at the start mate 👍

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Thanks 😁

[@bluefletcherfish]

I bought a new reed for an old practice chanter my parents had - but I have to blow VERY hard to get it to sound, and the pitch is a whole step higher - with all fingers down I get an A instead of a G, one finger up gives me a B, etc. Do I have the wrong reed, or is the chanter just a step high for some reason?

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great question. If you purchased a plastic "practice" chanter reed from a bagpipe supply store, and not off ebay you should be good to go. Adding some more hemp on the bottom of the reed can raise the reed up and lower the tone a bit. A small elastic around the reed can make it easier to blow, but you will get used to it... if, on the other hand you purchased a wooden bagpipe reed then that's the problem as those are for the bagpipe chanter that is played with the bag and drones. For more beginner bagpipe resources check out my site! Happy piping :) www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@bluefletcherfish]

@@GetBagpipeReady thank you so much! I will try adding string at the bottom of the reed to fix the pitch.

[@antoinettejames5998]

I'm a late comer to bagpipes. I wanted to learn the bagpipes when I was a child, but my Scottish mum said no!!!! She married a New Zealander of Irish decent. I want to pipe our daughter into the reception after she gets married in 10 months. I might not make it, but will have fulfilled a long held desire to learn, so all good. Could you please suggest a great, but easy, wedding tune for me, so I have plenty of run in time to pull this off. :)

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great to hear you've got a piping goal near and dear to your heart! For more beginner videos, check out my site. I've options there for wedding tunes... Amazing Grace, Mairi's Wedding, Highland Cathedral... See which one you like! Happy piping 😃 www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@antoinettejames5998]

Thank you, I'm on to it :) @@GetBagpipeReady

[@GetBagpipeReady]

wonderful to hear! 😀

[@scottygee7437]

This was really good for a beginner(me) but you missed a bit..and it confused the hell out of me till I slowed it down and watched when you played it complete at the end. Love your work though

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Sorry about that Scotty! Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you got it sorted out in the end!!! If you'd like to see more of my work, you can checkout all my workshops here: bit.ly/get-bagpipe-ready-learning-portal

[@Kilteddrumguy]

Just got my chanter last week to explore heritage and quit smoking. Definitely need to quit smoking because breathing into this thing takes effort haha

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Good on ya for getting going on the chanter!!! A healthy and fun alternative for sure! For more video lessons, check out my site. Happy piping 😀 www.getbagpipeready.com/

[@Kilteddrumguy]

@@GetBagpipeReady I'll check them out. Thanks again for the content!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Great!! My pleasure!! 😁

[@magicmanta5968]

I just started to learn on the chanter and watching tutorials. I've experience with recorder and I wonder why is it important to cover the lower holes as well when you're making a higher sounds? I can't hear any sounding difference when I covering the lower holes and when I'm not. Does it make any sense? Thanks for your reply in advance! Btw I really like the instrument and your channel, keep up the good work :)

[@GetBagpipeReady]

great Question and I can see where you are coming from with having prior experience with the recorder. when learning the pipes it is important to cover the lower holes, but not the pinky hole, when playing the top hand notes. there will be a difference in tone that you can hear on the great highland bagpipe chanter, that you were not hear on the practice chanter. also, when you’re playing the bagpipes it’s important to keep your chanter steady, and not let it move around when you’re marching and blowing into the bag. Covering the holes on the bottom helps steady the chanter too.

[@magicmanta5968]

@@GetBagpipeReady Thanks for the fast reply and the detailed explanation :) I thought that the importance of covering the lower holes are in connection with the bagpipes because it works differently.

[@GetBagpipeReady]

No problem 😉 great Question. Happy piping!

[@brohanfromrohan5771]

I was wondering the same thing and glad to see it answered. Thank you!

[@GetBagpipeReady]

@@brohanfromrohan5771 no problem! Thanks for watching :)

[@bagpipe1979]

Id love your favorite emblishment

[@ClericDk123]

dam it is hard but fun :D but then agen i have only done it fore 2 weeks :D hehe and yes i am a viking from Denmark ;)

[@GetBagpipeReady]

Awesome 👏 Take a video of yourself playing now, and review it in another two weeks, To see how much you’re improving!