Here is a video posted from my Tik Tok account from July 2021 giving an overview about how the great highland bagpipe works. Support me on patreon! / piperally
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@RoadWarrior77 Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1977 and I had no idea how bagpipes worked until now. Thank you for explaining it in laymen's terms.
@Scottchmorsco Жыл бұрын
i was born in 1960, and just learned
@queenie8733 Жыл бұрын
@@Scottchmorsco I was born in 1492 And I didn’t know
@jmdenison Жыл бұрын
Isn't that now layperson?
@LiamPorter20059 ай бұрын
I was born in 2005 and I had thought bagpipes is pretty good
@monkemaster72083 ай бұрын
My dad was born in 1977 lol
@irishdefense77 Жыл бұрын
Being a 4th generation State Trooper of Irish descent,this speaks to my soul.There is nothing I’d rather have played at my funeral or anytime before that day.It calms me to hear Scotland The Brave or Danny Boy.
@godetonter4764 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you can book her to perform at your funeral
@hyperrat12 Жыл бұрын
As a half Irish firefighter, I want nothing less than for the used to be played in my funeral. They are Scottish, yes there are Irish variants, but these are very much a Scottish instrument. You will almost never see these at Irish funerals ever. It's an unfortunate stereotype of being born in the US 🤷🏽
@PhantomControlGaming2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I honestly never knew the pipes were so popular they are used quite alot in my home country of Ireland and specially in Scotland I hear them almost every week in some form or another and it truly is a unique sound. I love what you are doing and thank you for keeping these historical instruments relevant in the modern era.
@joelspaulding59642 жыл бұрын
This was a phenomenal explanation of the pipes...My French teacher in HS was wife of Michael Mac Harg. Always fascinated by the sound; never tried Pipes but have found joy in playing some trad tunes on mandolin.
@bobh3394 Жыл бұрын
What you do for the pipes is wonderful. You share your love for the instrument & you teach us it has so much more to offer in music! And you make it fun. Hope you really enjoy it as much as you make it look!
@GeneralBulldog54 Жыл бұрын
I have a soft spot for the bagpipe sound, my late pops who along with being an Illinois Trooper was also a piper (feather cap and kilt but minus being regimental). Hearing this just gets me reminiscent of him.
@glowfishin12 жыл бұрын
My kitty heard this and started meowing like she was calling kittens. I think she thought the pipes were her babies!
@monstahz10 ай бұрын
Confirmed your cat is scottish
@onbe4736 Жыл бұрын
I honestly was questioning how bagpipes worked, so this helped a lot
@davekeanie75082 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation of the workings. You taught me a new way of blowing the drone reeds with the drone attached . That’s a much easier way to test the intonation thanks Ally
@zoespilias6192 жыл бұрын
This is your first video ive seen and i always thought bagpipes were kinda weird only because i never knew how they worked. Watching this video i think its so cool and cleverly designed that you can breathe whenever you need to because it isnt your mouth pushing the air like other woodwind/brass instruments
@justinnaramor60502 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and this means that, theoretically, you could actually sing and play the bagpipes at the same time, for the precise reason that your mouth blowing does not make the music at all (the bag takes care of that for you). You don't use circular breathing when playing bagpipes either, like some people mistakenly think. If that was the case, you may as well ditch the bag, because then it has no real use! and Then you don't have a bagpipe anymore!
@simonthomas5367 Жыл бұрын
Love your clips Ally. It's great to see these fabulous instruments kept alive by people such as yourself.
@lancemidnight10802 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to take the time to thank you for that amazing explanation, and to let you know you're doing great work musically! If at all possible I'd love to see some collabs (if you're interested) with some other musicians such as The Phantom Piper- Jane Espie, Matt Willis, The Snake Charmer, Natty Dread, Celtica, the dame of drones Chelsea, and the red hot chili pipers, I think most of y'all would work pretty well together! I also enjoy the bagpipe twist on guns n roses and Metallica! Keep up the great work!
@nikolaiastrov1099 Жыл бұрын
By itself it sounds like a duck call.. but together it’s like getting hit by a battalion of beautiful semi trucks in unison. Thank you for the lesson Master Piper 😌
@edwardgill18825 ай бұрын
This is one of the most clear explanations on how a bagpipe works that I've ever seen. Add a fingering guide for the notes and you have a perfect video.
@Doodlefisher Жыл бұрын
That’s worth bringing to the table. I’ve always wandered how they work and now i kind of see. Thanks!
@cruisinthefifties2 жыл бұрын
You are an excellent Piper. This for the video. I am an 83 yr old Piper from Pennsylvania.
@seamusmcguire372 Жыл бұрын
The beautiful sounds of the highland pipes
@telefigaro Жыл бұрын
We are an italian IGCSE class and we really enjoyed watching your beautifulo video! Thank's a lot!😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
@deancorlett7288 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, first time I have seen the pipes like that. Cheers
@ashiihideeshchiinii6158 Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1983 never knew how bagpipe work. 😮 Interesting video. Thx Ally the Piper.
@Buddygold9509Ай бұрын
Just watched a video of Glen Campbell on bagpipes. Really good. He can play just about any instrument. Your video explains answers to my question of how they work. Good job. 👏
@markhanna30287 ай бұрын
This was very informative, thank you. I'm a new piper from South Carolina and I looked up the science behind bagpipes and your video popped up first. So I'm glad I viewed it.
@792slayer8 ай бұрын
I've always wondered how these things work. Thanks for a detailed explanation.
@seanpierce7673 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Being of both Irish and Scottish desent I actually love the sound of thee old pipes lassy! AND I MUST SAY YOUNPLAY THEM.WELL
@davidbradford382 жыл бұрын
How amazing I always wondered how they made sound thank you for this lesson
@Mayshowers45 ай бұрын
Thank you! My 4 yr old and I just read the book "Wee Gillis" by Munro Leaf about a boy who plays the biggest bag pipes in all Scotland! And we wanted to see what real bagpipes look and sound like. Thanks for the demonstration, we loved checking out your other videos as well! 👍🏻
@heavensmopars Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for explaining. 👍 I have always been intrigued by this instrument… keep up the great work! 😉
@lolzorz007 Жыл бұрын
I love your Tik Tok and KZfaq performances. It has rekindled my love for the sound of bagpipes. ❤ P.S. would love to see more collabs with the bucket drummer. 😂👏
@christalma1791 Жыл бұрын
They say you learn something new everyday, very interesting & thanks for sharing.
@LCarrTXn Жыл бұрын
You just answered so many questions!! Thank you!!💙🤍💙🤍
@gilbertgranby9339 Жыл бұрын
Growing Up in Dunedin FL; Sister City to Sterling Scotland, I learned to appreciate the Glorious Sound of the 'Pipes. 🏴
@jamesboston7457 Жыл бұрын
Very intelligent young lady I had no idea how they worked thank you so much I’m 55 and a musician you just taught me something
@mikeyaw753110 ай бұрын
Thanks I love to hear bagpipes never knew how the worked. Only took 73 years.
@mikeostrander2627 Жыл бұрын
Wow learned something new. thank you for being the instructor. you play very well.
@cliffordphillips1733 Жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!!!THANK YOU..love the bagpipes ...you make them sound AWESOME 👍👍👍👍
@PyroBear177610 ай бұрын
They’re honestly one of my favorite more unknown instruments, they make a beautiful sound. 😂❤
@IanZuczuski Жыл бұрын
the expansion is good and I always linked these with funerals but now that hear this and your videos they are awesome
@illz09 Жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to know this FOREVER and always been too lazy to search it. Today years old. Thank you for this lol.
@heywoodjablome619 Жыл бұрын
Unreal. I’m trying so hard not to perv on you, but it’s easy because you are so articulate and so damn talented. Just subscribed. Keep up the good work holy hell
@heywoodjablome619 Жыл бұрын
Forgot to add, are you a Dropkick Murphy’s fan? Flogging Molly?
@juliacornejo78022 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've actually wondered for a long time how bagpipes work Thanks for this videooo!!!
@dan_demonium2 жыл бұрын
Oof, I wish KZfaq had recommended this vid for me BEFORE I asked you about “that recorder-like thing”, but I’m very grateful for this informative video. I’ve learned more about bagpipes from you in the last week than in my entire life beforehand, but I still have a lot to learn
@frankboyd. Жыл бұрын
Love range of tones you produce. Never heard anyone play the gentler quieter notes you're capable of. I also enjoy your experiments with wild rock music and electric violin collaborations. Would like some Pink Floyd.
@mikshmt91 Жыл бұрын
You are awesome and i appreciate the videos you make
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I didn't know how that curious instrument work.
@frodeskibrek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ally. Great video as usual there.🙂
@danceballetacro Жыл бұрын
Which are a good set of starter bagpipes. I play tin whistle but want to add to my instrument collection
@mohanankanniparamba6592 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mam for giving clear anatomy of this enchanting instrument ..... Thanks a lot ..
@KoSPEAKS Жыл бұрын
Very good video thank for the perfect explanation of bagpipes!
@williamroberts43722 жыл бұрын
That was great explanation, I was definitely curious about that after starting to follow you on other social media!
@svenphilipp83033 ай бұрын
Wow, sehr gut erklärt. Von einer bezaubernden, jungen Frau und wundervollen Dudelsack Spielerin ❤❤
@davidfreeman6251 Жыл бұрын
Great job! I always wondered how the pipes worked, and now I know. Now if we could just get those haters on board we would be all set.
@EmperorKingBishop2 ай бұрын
This was a great video. Great explanation
@sdgdc Жыл бұрын
So... no cat inside? Just kiddin... love the sound... love your work. Greatly appreciated🙏🙂
@KingdaToro Жыл бұрын
2:16 Pipe organs work that way too. The entire air supply system is engineered to deliver constant pressure to the pipes, they will go out of tune if the pressure changes.
@gusgone45272 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done.
@mitchellmorgan92 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos. I have always enjoyed the sound of this instrument. Could you do a video explaining how to pick out bagpipes for someone wanting to learn.
@juliodefreitas157 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful sounding instrument. .thank you for sharing your video. 🐇🔥💙💙❤❤
@alm585110 ай бұрын
great explanation! appreciate it
@ukrainehamradio Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is magic!
@timmmahhhh Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I had no idea it has so many reeds.
@benjohnston96542 жыл бұрын
Ally, nice job, love!!! I am a bagpiper in San Diego..."Bonnie Ann" is a challenging tune...
@dalehall642 жыл бұрын
Awesome.. This just answered a question I asked on one of your other videos.. Thank you..
@sachbut Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ally! I'm on my way now!!
@MuneCharbon2 жыл бұрын
This looked nd sounded amazing :D!
@myredenvelopes Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that lesson. My father learned the bagpipes at the age of 42, so he could impress my mother on her 40th birthday. For the rest of his life, he would step out on his bedroom balcony at midnight on New Year's Eve, and play the bagpipes. Badly. But it was so much fun! I do have one question. When you store the pipes after playing them, you just simply squeeze all of the air out of the bag, or is there another method? I know, sounds like a stupid question, but I am curious. On the same token, what is the proper way to store bagpipes long-term?
@Paruthi.618 Жыл бұрын
Awesome explanation
@robertdarcy21683 ай бұрын
MOST IMPRESSIVE,YOU PLAYED THAT 'BEAUTIFULLY' 👌💋
@krismikewill Жыл бұрын
Very nice. I now know a little about this.
@marcux88 Жыл бұрын
In Italian that instrument is called "cornamusa" you are really good on that... And beautiful! 😍
@mikecurtis25852 жыл бұрын
Very nice great information!!!
@matt79de Жыл бұрын
Hi Ally, pretty cool explaination. Rather than a single question, i have more of a video request for You: I would love to see a video having you fully nerding out at the instrument(s), maybe together with another piper? That'd be really great...
@gabribotha2403 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@rogerironhide4220 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding ❤️
@guillermorubio9679 Жыл бұрын
Wooooow, thanks for sharing ❤
@jysurferman Жыл бұрын
Hello Great explaination about the « bag and the pipes « 😊 what a masterpiece of musical technology . Thx J-Yves
@spaddriver1957 Жыл бұрын
Until I heard you play the pipes a couple of weeks ago. I always thought that bagpipes sounded like I should make a call to the ASPCA and report someone is skinning a cat!. At least now I know it was a Scottish cat!.... Kidding!. Like your sound, lady!👍
@ryandpierce2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for making these videos! I love your music! In your videos, I think I’m seeing two different pipe chanters in use. Could you please clarify which ones you’re using? Are you using a concert Bb chanter to play along with modern music? Or are you autotuning or doing something else digitally to match the pipe pitch with concert pitch?
@jaimymetts2 жыл бұрын
Love it!!
@GraniteRidge Жыл бұрын
Fascinating
@finnmcool2 Жыл бұрын
Playing an instrument designed to put troops into a murderous mood requires a level of confidence I can only stand in awe of.
@bubbie3533 Жыл бұрын
And this is why I enjoy KZfaq - you get a quick tutorial on something you're curious about.
@TheKiltedAdventurer2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! ❤️🇺🇲🏴
@anthonyholmes717 ай бұрын
This is very interesting.
@jesset061084 Жыл бұрын
My older brother played the bagpipes when he was younger
@kayleennguyen70272 жыл бұрын
hey! pls do more clarinet playing because ur sooo good and i’m a clarinet player i have the B flat one
@markthomas9769 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've always wondered why the bag was "punched" before playing.
@jamescopeland5358 Жыл бұрын
That's cool Ally
@justintouhey40632 жыл бұрын
"It's only 9 notes... how hard could it be?" Wait, I need to keep 4 reeds in tune and learn on an entirely different instrument? 9 notes, that's how they get us lol
@bobmarlowe3390 Жыл бұрын
Are you related to Katelyn Touhey, the great runner at NC State University?
@carguy_rzАй бұрын
Really one of the weirdest instruments that exists 😂 But I really like it when it's used in rock music.
@rafaelfernandes22758 ай бұрын
Very cool from Brazil 🇧🇷
@Scottchmorsco Жыл бұрын
wonderful
@jorymills652 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I was wondering how they worked. Why do you pat the bag before you start playing?
@josevicentegutierrezdiaz5348 Жыл бұрын
Yo soy de Asturias, Norte de España y aquí la gaita es un símbolo cultural de nuestra historia y folklore. Yo mismu di clases y ser las partes de una gaite.
@jensunbekannt71512 жыл бұрын
Only one Thing to say, wow!
@jaymichael91 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@alchamengod5447 Жыл бұрын
Very cool 👍
@johnfrancis9668 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting
@duanehopland7506 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Always been curious how the bagpipe works
@CANADA515 Жыл бұрын
Do you keep the same constant pressure on the bag as you play ?
@bukococonut Жыл бұрын
What does the bagpipes sound like without the drone pipes?