The bagpipes, most commonly seen in their Great Highland form from Scotland, are a loud and imposing musical instrument. Known for being difficult to practice quietly, they’re not the ideal t… ...

I’ve been playing the bagppipe for about 25 years now, since I turned 50,” said Mike Barnes, who now lives with his wife Pat ...

"A bagpipe is not quite in tune with other instruments. For instance a C is a C sharp and an A is a b flat. It is a very old instrument on a pentatonic scale rather than a perfect scale and it ...

Before bagpipe rehearsal came the earplugs. Mike Breidenbach, director of piping at Macalester College, proffered a pair with a grin before pipe band practice Wednesday night. Gather enough ...

While bagpipes have been recorded in Scottish history for some 600 years, the origins remain unclear. Different variations found around the world include the Irish bagpipe, the Northumbrian ...