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The first written or representation (Melrose/Roslin) of the Bagpipes is only from the 14th century although popular stories have them being introduced by the Romans. Most Celtic nations had bagpipes and they were originally thought to derive from Egypt. The most well known Scottish bagpipe today the Great Highland Bagpies took it's present shape at the end of the 18th century. Earlier versions only had two drones or even one. Lowland pipes also existed but these died out and have been recreated using the Northumberland pipes as a basis. The British Army's Highland regiments spread the fame of the bagipes throughout the world during the expansion of the British empire and created the Pipe Band.
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How do you use bagpipes in a sentence?
My uncle played bagpipes at his wedding because he is Scottish.
Why are bagpipes played for law enforcement functions?
Usually the Great Highland Bagpipes (the scottish ones)
Are bagpipes still used today?
Yes, many forms of bagpipes are still used, especially the Great Highland Bagpipes (the famous Scottish ones) which are played the world over.
What is the national musical instrument of Scottish?
There are many, but the most famous one is the bagpipes, which the majority of Scots dislike.
What musical instrument has a chanter and drones?
The Scottish bagpipes is one and also the Uilleann pipes that are played in Ireland, which is related but different to the bagpipes, and played in a different way. See the photos in the links below.
Musicians playing traditional Scottish instrument?
Scottish pipers.
What is a Scottish bagpiper?
A Scotsman who plays bagpipes.
What is the music for the Scottish sword dance?
Traditional Scottish Music. Mostly bagpipes.
What country are associated with bagpipes?
Bagpipes are primarily associated with the Scottish Highlands.
What musical instrument was used by the scottish during warfare?
bagpipes
Why are the bagpipes important to Scotland?
well for most of us in the usa it was the foundation of our families in the south the Scots-Irish where the main settlers whene Europe first conolized america so for most of us Scotland gave us life whether you like it or not
Which scottish musical instrument is banned at world cup matches?
Bagpipes
