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What type of bagpipes are played on Braveheart?

Eric Rigler is a very well known piper and typically plays the Uillean and Great Highland Band bagpipes. The Braveheart is most definitely (a majority) of the Great Highland Band bagpipes. The Uillean pipes are much more mellow- they are the type of pipes heard in parts of Lord of the Dance and in the White Stripes rock song "St. Andrew". They are not played upright and it uses bellow straps rather than a blowstick.


How can you tell which instruments will sound higher and which will sound lower?

Low sounds have a longer wave length and so require a larger instrument to produce.The instruments in each class with the lowest range are the largest members of their class. Examples are the tuba, base viol, bassoon. Conversely, the smallest members have the highest range, such as the piccolo and violin. Pianos and organs have pipes and strings of many different sizes-- the large pipes and long strings make the low sounds.


What keyboard is with pipes?

The keyboard instrument with pipes would be the humble pipe organ.


How many pipes are in a organ?

The organ I play at an Episcopal (Anglican) church has 2,900 pipes, which is actually just about medium-sized (if there is such a measurement). The smaller theater organs I've played have about 1,000. The smaller church organ down the street has about 2,000.


What does per rank average mean in pipe organ mean?

In the context of pipe organs, "per rank average" refers to the average number of pipes or voices per rank of pipes. A rank is a set of pipes that produces a specific timbre or sound, typically corresponding to a particular pitch. The per rank average helps assess the size and complexity of the organ, indicating how richly or varied the instrument can sound based on the number of ranks it has. A higher per rank average may suggest a more elaborate organ with a broader range of tonal possibilities.

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What is the name of the extra pipes that play cords on an uillean pipes?

The extra pipes that play chords on uilleann pipes are called "regulators." These regulators are typically three in number and are played with the wrist while the melody is played on the chanter, allowing the musician to create harmonic accompaniment.


Is a bagpipe a Irish instrument?

No, the bagpipes are Scottish. There is a kind of instrument called the Uillean pipes that is Irish, which is similar to the bag pipes. Instead of blowing into it, it uses a bellows attached to the musician's elbow to blow wind into the bag. The musician plays a pipe with the hand, similar to what is on a bagpipes.


Who is still alive in the chieftains?

Paddy Moloney (uillean pipes) Matt Molloy (flute) Kevin Conneff (bodhran) ... I think that's all that's left in the Chieftains! But I'm not so sure.


What type of bagpipes are played on Braveheart?

Eric Rigler is a very well known piper and typically plays the Uillean and Great Highland Band bagpipes. The Braveheart is most definitely (a majority) of the Great Highland Band bagpipes. The Uillean pipes are much more mellow- they are the type of pipes heard in parts of Lord of the Dance and in the White Stripes rock song "St. Andrew". They are not played upright and it uses bellow straps rather than a blowstick.


What was the theme tune to the 1979 tv series Kidnapped?

It was "David's Theme", composed by Vladimir Cosma. The uillean pipes were played by Liam O'Flynn. The track is on YouTube and available as an MP3 download from Amazon. "David's Song" referred to by the first person to answer is a different track from the soundtrack.


What temperature range do pipes burst?

depends on what type of piping you are talking about. Are you talking about frozen pipes bursting or High temps??


What is another word for wide pipe?

pipenoun1 a water pipe tube, conduit, hose, main, duct, line, channel, pipeline,drain; tubing, piping, siphon.2 he smokes a pipe brier (pipe), meerschaum, chibouk; hookah, narghile,bong, churchwarden.3 she was playing a pipewhistle, pennywhistle, tin whistle, flute,recorder, fife; chanter.4 regimental pipes and drums bagpipes, uillean pipes; pan pipes.according to the Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus


Where can one find a good deal on estate pipes?

Good deals on estate pipes can be found on Ebay. Ebay has a huge selection to pick from and prices range from cheap to expensive. There is no reason to be charged top dollar when you can get a good deal on Estate Pipes on Ebay.


What is the estimated cost to replace cast iron pipes in a residential property?

The estimated cost to replace cast iron pipes in a residential property can range from 2,000 to 15,000, depending on the size of the property and the extent of the plumbing system.


What is the estimated cost of replacing cast iron pipes in a residential property?

The estimated cost of replacing cast iron pipes in a residential property can range from 5,000 to 15,000, depending on the size of the property and the extent of the plumbing system.


What are the standard measurements for a pan flute?

The standard measurements for a pan flute vary depending on the number of pipes it has, but typically range from 8 to 24 inches in length. The diameter of the pipes usually ranges from 0.5 to 1 inch.


Where can you purchase panametrics?

Panametrics are flowmeters that take measurements from a range of pipes. The most popular company that you can purchase panametrics from is General Electric.