How Bagpipes Work

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[@gordonstewart8258]

I always tell people who ask that it's like playing two clarinets, a saxophone and an oboe on steroids all at the same time. Excellent presentation, very clear and concise. I would recommend it to any beginning piper.

[@PiperAlly]

Thank you! That’s a good comparison as well 😂

[@glennarnold3970]

hi gordon what country are you from ?

[@gordonstewart8258]

@@glennarnold3970 United States.

[@glennarnold3970]

@@gordonstewart8258 i know a gordon stewart in adelaide australia he is a panel beater teacher cheers from down under

[@garymcatear822]

@@glennarnold3970 Well his name would suggest Scottish.

[@markcarlin4096]

I'm Scottish born and bred. 41yrs old in April and I found you through another shanty video I was watching tonight. And I can honestly say I've never untill this video understood the bagpipes so well. It just never came up. Never questioned it. I mean I knew it was a bag filled with air that produced the sounds but never tried to understand it jn great detail. Grew up hearing them and seeing them played at various events, just accepted it, mainly weddings and funerals. But never questioned it. Just loved the sound. And this now makes me respect them and the player even more. Love a bagpipe. It makes ma hair stand up on end when I hear it.

[@Arbiter7778]

When I was a kid, my dad decided we were all going to learn to play the bagpipes. He bought us all a set of pipes. We learned to play and joined a highland drum and pipe band. It was a weird thing to do in the midwest U.S. but was a unique experience I can look back on.

[@Irish-jp7ut]

Being Irish I've always want to learn Uilleann pipes. You've got amazing talent and It's great to see people keeping their heritage alive through music, especially outside of Scotland and Ireland.

[@christopherthewreckerthats2295]

And Cornwall and Brittany and Wales.

[@Dabergyt]

10 out of 10 video! Thank you for explaining "striking the bag." I've always wondered what exactly that initial squeeze was. Love the blooper at the end and dogs barking. 😂

[@TheSuzberry]

Dogs add character.

[@clearstream67]

One of my favorite parts of attending the NH Highland Games in the fall is the constant bagpiping. I knew sort of how they worked but not in depth. Showed the great differences and some similarities with my saxophones. Thanks, Ally!

[@michaelshaw8370]

The pipes played well are heaven on earth. As a ex British Army Veteran with distant Scottish roots I have been blessed with not only serving with some remarkable pipers while stationed in the north east of England near Newcastle I was introduced to the Northumberland pipes. They had a distinctive but slightly deferent tone. On several occasions we had groups of pipers from Scotland. Ireland and Northumberland all together with the love of traditional music

[@prek78]

This was a fantastic explanation. I love the enthusiasm and motivation just bursting out of her.

[@PiperAlly]

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[@Allen2]

Thanks for demystifying this unusual instrument! If Scotsmen hundreds of years ago could have seen these videos, they would have encouraged female pipers.

[@therealuncleroadkill]

I wish I could attend a show, but I'm nowhere near any of those venues. If you're accepting ideas for videos, I would love to hear Pachelbel's Canon in D on the pipes. I love looking for videos of it played on instruments one wouldn't expect, but I don't think I've seen it on the bagpipes yet.

[@leftygroseclose7642]

let us know more locations, come on down to GA.

[@thomasowen8652]

Aye, Lassie, But when will you leave the NE and come to the west? March 24-26 this year for the NM Celtic Festival. Maybe you could consider 2024.

[@colinxsd2208]

When are you touring the UK?, I would love to travel over the Border to see you showing the Scottish how to play the Bagpipes.

[@scottsmith7424]

Cool video. Always wondered how big pipes worked. So basically a big woopie cushion with 4 outlets. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@kevincraftOH]

As someone that’s never really been around bag pipes other then watching this video, 95% of how I thought worked was right Only thing I didn’t know was the flapper valve and it made sense instantly to me Keep up the good work

[@danielferguson8304]

Aren’t you clever

[@marshmangunnar9150]

Lol

[@mikehansford5597]

Thank you for the information Ally. After decades of wanting to learn, I'm finally taking the plunge, a local Pipes and Drums group practices near my house, so after talking with them I purchased a chanter, and they are going to take me under their wing as I start the journey. Good luck on your tour, and keep up the great work!

[@naterisawesome1]

There is just something real lovely about a great bagpipe player. It really is super soothing to me. I love listening to covers on bagpipe

[@misterj597]

As a musician, I greatly appreciated this video. Like others have commented, I too understand reed instruments, however, I never fully knew how a bagpipe worked, so thanks.

[@chrisbob1200]

Knew about the breathing, but the bit about grace notes and decoration covering changes in pressure was enlightening. Thank you!

[@cdmartin194]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything in the video, gives a whole new perspective of how it works and continued props for all you do

[@leonwilkinson8124]

Excellent explanation of a complex instrument. Thanks! It's so cool that a young person is playing the bagpipe!

[@cjanquart]

Amazing that the books I fought from the College of Piping 20+y years ago never covered moisture control, but now the the internet and players like you willing to share information (you'd be surprised how stand off-ish some players and bands are, especially when new pipers have questions/issues/difficulties). Thanks for the overview!

[@PiperAlly]

I love when people ask questions! I'm not surprised at all unfortunately. Sorry you had that experience!

[@jamesa.7604]

@@PiperAlly no ink

[@morrielewin1554]

Excellent. I have been wondering but not to the point of Googling it. Having a KZbinr I am subscribed to make this explanation means it falls into my lap (yes I am as lazy as I can get away with) and I know I already enjoy the prior content. This was simple and well explained (which means even I understood it!) and deserves many views. Looking forward as always to more takes on contemporary music on the bagpipe as well as the traditional tunes. Thank you for your music and playful videos. Long may you pipe!

[@myke49]

A long time ago my father was in the Australian Army during WW II. He loved marching to the sound of the pipes. He liked brass bands too but he found the sound and rhythm of the pipes much better to march too. His family originated in Scotland but many generations before he was born. Perhaps that's where his love of the pipes came from? Mike in Oz

[@nathanunck7134]

It’s awesome to learn about things from other cultures like your bagpiping. I am on a semi pro curling team in Utah, and not very many people give things this a try or even learn about. I love your stuff. Keep it up!

[@815donalduck]

I kno curling!!! You need broom sticks to move that round thingy 😂 😂

[@gyst53]

Outstanding explanation of the fundamental technical aspects of the bagpipes! Thank You Ally!

[@gracewilberforce]

Thank you! I’m sharing this to our band page for the parents of our new pipe students. Keep up all the great content.❤

[@steveschappell8374]

Ally. Thank you for the crash course and overview. I have been playing saxophone since 4th grade. I understand a different reed instrument than the oboe or bassoon. Understanding the air pressure helps to see why you can play while not continuously blowing air in. Thank you for your amazing videos that you take the time to create.

[@Quansvideos]

The dogs barking always gets me! 😂 wonderful demonstration!

[@vicmiller7191]

Very well presented and thanks. I do love your work and you are a very good teacher, keep at it Girl. your passion for the pipes and music in general is very obvious.

[@hangonn]

Thanks Ally. I am an aerospace engineer that is learning the tenor sax. You explained the operation perfectly! I understood the operation of the reservoir and the check valve but was always curious about where the sound was actually produced. Thanks again, you make it look so easy!

[@georgevilleboy]

Thank you. I started lessons many years ago but then moved and never got back to it, so I never graduated from the chanter. This is very informative as I consider restarting my bagpipe journey at almost 62 years old. Love your music!!

[@tjwd62]

Did you restart? I'm 61 and started on the chanter yesterday.

[@mvl8209]

The only question I ever had, was why you have to smack the bag, and that got answered now :) (and you're right that I didn't *know* about that valve, but I guessed/assumed something is there to keep the air in) My girlfriend thought that it's fake when bagpipers take breaths but the instrument keeps making sound. I then explained to her: imagine blowing up a balloon and then hold it open ever so slightly so that it squeeks. That's similar to a bagpipe.... You can take breaths while blowing up the balloon because you close the end off. When you open it a bit, the air escapes and makes sound, without you having to blow at all at that moment. And then she said sorry for being wrong, and that she understood ;)

[@saippuakullipillukau]

but why she was sorry about understanding? harharhar

[@apveening]

@@saippuakullipillukau She was sorry about misunderstanding.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I TOTES believe that last line about her apologizing for being wrong. That's one of the cornerstones of being female... admitting that they are wrong and that men's greatness should be respected at all times... I almost got struck by lightning just typing that! :)

[@johnkelly7605]

Very well presented ally and you're a mighty player too, been playing quite a while now and it's good to have you explain about this war instrument

[@mxking317s]

Careful calling it a “war instrument”. They might try to ban it.

[@nicholasbedford4573]

This was awesome to watch! Your passion and enthusiasm are incredibly evident!

[@zay6713]

Have always been intrigued with bagpipes and you have explained it very well. Thank you for that. Beyond that, you make everything so fun! You are amazing!

[@metalhedatmedotcom]

I'd love to see a video about what all those synthetic parts were made out of hundreds of years ago, I think that would be interesting.

[@Metal_Life333]

Yes that was my curiosity as well and how long it would take someone back then to make?

[@vincentvega9863]

I would imagine wood or bone for the pipes. As for the bag, knowing the Scots, most likely the stomach of some kind of animal.

[@dougaltolan3017]

​@@vincentvega9863the bag was a whole sheep, probably a lamb. Drones and blowpipe attached where the legs were, and chanter to the neck.

[@johnphelps7519]

Would imagine gut or carcass; horn & bone; leather; reeds. Worth looking up.

[@zg2964]

Ok i wan to see a video where you try and wear all your medals and walk around now. See if you can handle being weighed down by your own greatness.

[@PiperAlly]

Omg 😂

[@jeffforbess6802]

How did she die? She was OM. OM? Over Medaled. So sad. -an allusion to I’m Gonna Get You Sucka, the best Wyan Brothers movie.

[@timallen6035]

While I'm sure that would be funny to see her try and do, I don't think anyone would want to see or hear of Ally hurting her neck.

[@LaLaObeRoT]

Simp

[@jeffreygreen1254]

You wouldn't see her face. A walking body with a stack of medals on the shoulders 🤣

[@MichaelBCoats]

Ally, thanks for the education. I have always appreciated bagpipes, but have never known anything about the inner workings. It is great to see a young person such as yourself honoring this ancient, wonderful instrument. You are very talented!

[@nealliske7700]

I appreciate your insight and dedication to your passion for the pipes❤.

[@RandyOliverVlogs2]

Wow thanks Ally for the lesson on how bagpipes work would love to to see more videos like this from you keep up the great work 👍

[@matthewcarey7323]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you Ally!

[@Lord_Ragnar_VI]

I’ve always wondered how the bagpipes actually worked. Thank you for this in depth explanation and the lovely diagram. It all makes so much more sense now. I love your music. Keep doing what you do! 10/10

[@ronnievera8216]

So glad I got to your channel! Great explanation, the tone of your voice made it even better, thanks for the overview

[@jcshaves]

Interesting. I played trumpet in high school so it was cool to learn about the bag pipes. I never realized you can’t tongue to separate notes. Now that I think back of all the music I’ve heard on pipes I’m like yeah duh. Just never realized. Thanks

[@flightlessboid]

Always had a passing interest in bagpipes, this is the perfect primer. Informative 'and' entertaining. A hard combo to cobble together. Bravo.

[@turinturambar1688]

This is awesome, I have a lot of Irish and Scottish heritage but too far to have real ties, really getting into learning more, picked up the tin whistle because I found your channel

[@williamknight9188]

My grandfather who was Irish decent use listen to the Blackwatch on old albums. I kept a copy on cassette while living in the barracks. When other would play their "music" too loud for too long I would through the cassette in and let it do it's thing. "Modern warfare" in a sense. I do not listen to the bagpipes as much as I used to except here. Very entertaining and informational. Keep up the great work.

[@yoksnod]

being Scottish and hearing the bagpipes always makes me feel patriotic. it kinda goes hand in hand with kilts, castles and haggis. 😆 randomly recommended to your channel by KZbin a few months ago and been addicted ever since. ✊

[@zannadunstrand6289]

This video is so cool! Im a transverse flutist that have been intrested in learning bagpipes since forever and now i’ve pretty much decided i have to! Thank you!

[@vikingpiper]

Give it a go, but make sure you find an instructor. The pipes are NOT a instrument to attempt to teach yourself. It is simultaneously the best and worst instrument in the world, and if you stick with it forever, you'll love it. Once you start, it will be roughly 1 year of just learning the chanter before you even touch a set of pipes. Good luck.

[@PiperAlly]

Yes agreed grab a chanter first!!

[@CharlesPayet]

Why does it take a year just to learn the chanter?

[@vikingpiper]

@@CharlesPayet because that it how complicated an instrument it is. Learning notes, proper fingering & technique, a well as tunes. All bagpipe music must be committed to memory... there's no music stand or holders to play your music from. It's a process, but if you commit to it, you'll enjoy it.

[@PiperAlly]

@@CharlesPayet because the chanter is where you learn how to play all of the notes, execution and embellishments. Then (for me personally) when I have a student who can play 3 tunes with all of the embellishments, we move to bagpipes. Doesn’t always take a year, sometimes can take longer. Just depends!

[@eugeneslagle7935]

Thank you for this video of the bagpipes, as you were explaining the valves & moisture control it made huge sense. Can't believe I never gave it much thought. Thank you again & just want to say, you Rock young lady.

[@sholomrabin2011]

hey Ally, came across you from youtube shorts. as a half celtic myself i have had a facination with the pipes too. you have a great tone and love listening to you play as part of my wind-down routine. keep up the great work.

[@Hoha778]

Иногда волынка мне кажется каким-то инопланетным организмом, которому приятно, когда его гладят и легко стучат по брюшку :)) тогда он начинает издавать необычные, но приятные музыкальные звуки :)

[@JasonAPoeticHeart]

Wonderful detailed explanation of how to play the bagpipes Ally. I love the bagpipes, they make such beautiful music and you are amazing at them!

[@arnoutvanwijk4916]

I don't really like bagpipe music and thus never listen to it (on purpose), but I stumbled onto this video and watch from beginning to end with mild fascination, surprisingly. You explained it really well and I actually learned something. Thank you, I enjoyed it a lot. You did great. 👍

[@m.c.bond4288]

I absolutely loved the video! I literally live for learning new and exciting things and very much appreciated the informative and entertaining video! You have a wonderful personality and a true gift and talent for the Highland pipes! Thank you for sharing this with everyone!

[@kickthesky]

I am so glad to have found your youtube presence, having seen you countless times on TikTok! As an older person, I live by the adage that one must learn something new today, and you have provided a very interesting, and informative piece of learning for me today! Many thanks!

[@therealuncleroadkill]

I hear that, I always consider it a good day if I've learned something. And I try to learn something every day.

[@alleyoop1234]

Incredible that I came across this video today! My father passed away 2 weeks ago & I will be getting his pipes, as well as a full Highland outfit with our hunting tartan on the kilt and all the regalia. I do plan on giving the pipes a try, thanks Ally!!

[@abugden]

Sounds like the pipes I played in Cadets way bag in the 90’s needed some modern improvements and repair. Kept my practice chanter. I suppose “You’re the Voice” John Farnham, “Run Run Away” Slade , or “Big Country” Big Country are too low hanging fruit? Btw your “Flowers of the forest” brought a tear. 🫡 Respect.

[@fresnokidsr]

Thank you Ally for this little instruction video I feel smarter now. I do Love the sound of the Bag pipe. May you have a good one. Have fun take care

[@DJDocStudio]

There is so much science to this instrument; much more than meets the eye. You are awesome and so happy that you connected with Mia!

[@AnEnchantedLife]

Late to the party, but thank you so much for explaining this! I've always wondered how the whole thing worked, and now I have even more massive respect for your talent & skill. Much admiration from Northern Ontario, Canada!

[@dr.gordontaub1702]

Thank you for this video. Your videos come up in my feed from time to time and I have been wondering exactly how the pipes work, and what role the mouth piece plays. This video answered all of my questions.

[@RAvery41]

Well done, I played the pipes for years when I was younger, still love the pipes but then I am mostly a Scott, 3rd generation. great teaching aid. I may have to start playing again.

[@bobbrand7912]

Fascinating! Thank you for explaining why you strike the bag. I had wondered why you did it.

[@itstheterranaut]

Nice one. I was at a Burns Supper last night here in Scotland, and despite the many years I've been listening to the pipes, I realised that I know very little about them. Thanks for this.

[@the-kilted-trucker59]

Ally thank you for adding to my knowledge of the way the pipes work. Still trying to decide if I want to learn them.

[@pauledwinhendee3340]

Absolutely incredible as I watch. My uncle left me his pipes. I pick them up tomorrow. I have played many instruments just always had some fear of the pipes. But, I love the sound

[@tonyrodhouse]

You are awesome, bag pipes can sound really great . You make yours sing and that’s real talent 😊

[@ailenepace8262]

You are delightful and a good teacher in the process. I descend from the MacCutchen clan and I do love to hear the pipes. Thank you for this interesting teaching. Bruce Howard, MG

[@peterford9369]

My biggest question was the striking. I've seen u and others pipers do it, but wasn't sure why. I had mentioned once with no response so I looked it up. I originally thought it was a valve in the bag to start the flow of air in the bag. I hadn't thought about the blip of note action so glad you mentioned it. It is an interesting instrument. And u do it justice. Good luck in your future musical endeavors.

[@stonybiby962]

Thanks for this video!! I had no real idea that the pipes are/were that technical/complicated. Some of the explanations (at least to me) were “wow I didn’t think of that but it’s so obvious now that you mention it” Thanks again for putting this out, I really enjoyed learning this!!

[@willardhunt7000]

Great video I love the bag pipes just celebrated Robbie Burns birthday with some great bag pipers playing traditional Scottish songs

[@jch92592]

Thank you for taking the time to explain! Create content and production. Keep up the beautiful work.

[@markaitkenguitar]

I’ve never had so much appreciation for the intricacies of the bagpipes, nor have I ever been so enamored with a bagpipe player. Super cool stuff young rockstar!

[@ryeguy43]

Back in my day, was a cadet that had a pipe and drum band. I did attempt to play the pipes but found out quickly I had no musical ability. I know how difficult to master the pipes, so I admire your skills. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@spiderfan1974]

It's counting to four and knowing where the notes are nothing more to it than that. Anybody that can count and grasp subdivisions of counting to four can learn any musical instrument they want to. Key word is want to play said instrument. There is no such thing as 'no musical ability' you want to continue to do something or you don't that's all.

[@kyleswinesburg5190]

Very well spoken 👏! You are a wonderful teacher, just another amazing talent that you have.

[@geoffreyjohnson9460]

Thank you! Fascinating look into the inner workings of the instrument.

[@nicklang1660]

Great description, I am actually learning pipes and am just about to order my first set. Going with Wallace. I love how to make piping fun, keep it up!

[@anthonystevens8683]

I great and well explained intro to how the bag pipes work Ally. This video complements the tuning scale one very well and is a happy education for me. Well done!

[@TenaciousWorkshop]

Fantastic explanation - thank you! I had a rudimentary understanding before (just that you fill the bag from your lungs and your arm squeezes it out) - but this video was both educational and interesting! 😊

[@TenaciousWorkshop]

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[@AndrewHaverson]

This was even more fascinating than I thought. Also, my Glaswegian Grandma adored bagpipe music. Thanks, KZbin, for the suggestion. And thank you, creator, for sharing some of what you know.

[@jamescopeland5358]

Ally dear, thank you for the video on the pipes. I love the sound! Music is something I do most everyday, I've loved music all my 69 years! I love the intro

[@bengrabenstein2929]

Outstanding explanation of a topic I've always wondered about but never sought. I'm glad I waited to learn from you.

[@j2th31]

Fascinating and informative. I guessed a lot, but as a sax player, I hadn’t thought about the tonguing challenge with the bag feeding the chanter rather than your mouth. That would make for a particularly unique challenge. Thanks for sharing your insights.

[@jazzman1626]

When I started, it was common to use the leather from the tongue off an old pair of shoes for the flapper valve. It had to be chewed for a while to make it soft and pliable enough to work. For a while, I used my tongue to stop the return of air up the blowpipe. I’m so glad someone invented the lil Mac and moose type valves!

[@egghead992]

Well done young lady, learned a lot and refreshed what I thought I knew. Love your sound. ❤😊

[@user-id7fq6wv2u]

Ally, well done and informative. I have to admit I had always associated bagpipes with funerals but after seeing your Freebird video I have a whole new perspective. Amazing cover of a classic. Looking forward to your upcoming show at the Wescott.

[@stevejohnston4820]

Many years ago when my kids were in elementary school, they still had "Band" My 7 year old son ended up playing the trombone. When we asked our 5 year old daughter what she wanted to play, she didn't know the term for bagpipes, but she demonstrated by huffing and puffing and flapping her arm like it was a wing. My wife and I were confused for a little while, then she said they were at the renaissance fair when we went. Of course one of us remembered the bagpipes. Unfortunately lessons were not available in our area, and it was just a passing thought. She never did play an instrument, and she is 44 now. Just a remembered story from my past i thought I would share with you. I really like the bagpipes, and always stop to watch them at the renaissance fair every year. I watch a lot of the Scottish Parades on KZbin and enjoy the drummers and the pipers. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them.... and I have to say that was an impressive amount of medals you had in the background....

[@sborioles]

I have been wondering and trying to find the answer as to why you strike the bag before you play. I in fact was just looking this morning trying to find the answer, and here it is! Thank you. I'm a bagpipe fan, but I know nothing about him until today :-) so thank you. Your music is awesome, I and a big fan of Irish Celtic Scottish type of music. So thank you for this video! Well done

[@danielhenviglorenzen8638]

Thank you very much for the enlightening video! I've just recently decided to learn how to play the bagpipe and it's really giving to watch and learn from videos like this. Thank you very much!

[@vf12497439]

I’ve never embraced my Scottish heritage…. And I find myself interested in learning the bagpipes so then I find your channel. Thank you for this great video.

[@jeanninef2110]

Thanks! I always wondered how bagpipes worked! Love the sound....love your music!

[@mnlivestreaming6713]

Thank you - loved the pipes for years - a simple explanation of how they work.

[@89CrazyAl]

My introduction to rockin bagpipes was AC/DC. "It's a Long Way to the Top if You Wanna Rock n Roll"!! Love, prosperity, and continuous adventure to you!

[@joaomiranda9309]

Nice presentation, although I'm originally from Brazil I have a passion for the pipes, just became a subscriber so I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos, you are awesome!!!

[@stevejones6013]

I just can't stop watching you. It's nice to hear you just talking.

[@Windle_Poons]

Thanks, that all made sense. I had wondered if a Piper developed bigger muscles on their 'squeeze' arm but from your description of how you keep the pressure constant I'm guessing it's not going to need much extra muscle.

[@gregtaylor3432]

Well done! In my youth (in the 1970s) I thought that I would get in touch with my Scottish heritage and so I endeavored to teach myself the bag pipes. I bought (actually my parents bought) a practice chanter and I tried to learn some basics during a Summer trip to to Nova Scotia. My parents purchased a stand of pipes as a present on the same trip (I had no ides). Unfortunately, this was ultimately unsuccessful as I had no real instruction at home in NJ, no KZbin, no Internet etc.. At any rate I remember the entirely "natural" pipe set up (cane reeds, leather bag, leather flapper valve, bivalve chanter reed, wrapping the stems and the drone tuning joints with thread to seal them, seasoning the bag with various concoctions, no moisture control!! etc.) It seems that some things have changed LOL!! I love the music but doubt that I could learn to play at this late date! Play On!!!!

[@warrenb9343]

I have always loved the bagpipes. I had some idea how they worked, but this video was great! Keep up the great work!

[@michaelrundle5279]

Thanks! I always wondered how the pipes worked and your video explained it well.

[@ricardopetrere]

I think it's the first time I watch a full-length video of yours (I see the shorts kkkk), and I must say: You're so adorable!! And the video is very explanatory, you are a very good teacher :)

[@petercosta7662]

Rock and roll, thanks for you're content and love for art in life

[@WolfLewis47]

My one dog ( Australian Heeler/Lab mix) consistently barks like that. Awesome explanation of the bagpipes!