Now you understand the mechanisms of the bagpipes, it is time for the first lesson. From grace notes to strikes, Finlay shares some of the basic elements required to play the bagpipes.
Bagpipes are made out of a few parts. The drones are pipes that are tuned to play a single note. They are tuned by the fixed length of the pipe. The chanter is a tube with finger holes.
This week, he donned a traditional Scottish kilt and attempted to play the bagpipes in honor of his exhibition match against Andy Murray. Don't get too excited yet, the showdown is scheduled for ...