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				Bagpipe practice mutes?
				Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:58 am
				by humBell
				Apologies this isn't strictly tuba related.
I am more wondering if such a thing exists. 
It kinda defeats the purpose of course, but even i am reluctant to inflict bagpipe practice on my neighbors...
			 
			
					
				Re: Bagpipe practice mutes?
				Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:30 pm
				by opus37
				I suggest getting a practice chanter.  They are just the fingering tube with a double reed on the inside.  It is quiet enough for practice without inciting a riot with the neighbors.  There are several available on Amazon.  They range from $15 to $160.  Other than that, your options are a boat ride 5 miles off shore or driving to a remote spot 10 miles from anything.  Of course, you may attract whales, elk, moose or alligators.  (Stray Scotts are likely too.)
			 
			
					
				Re: Bagpipe practice mutes?
				Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:41 pm
				by DCottrell
				Google  "baz-pipe"
			 
			
					
				Re: Bagpipe practice mutes?
				Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:30 pm
				by humBell
				Baz-pipes sound promising.
Chanter to ke sounds like the easy part to learn, as i have played recorder before. My greatest concern is getting used breathing independent of music/bag management.
But not a priority, so it may be a while before i follow up on this.
Thanks a bunch!
Someone was just telling me about these Robert Burns dinners they have.
That, and while i never knew if it was a joke on my parents, but rumor has it my grandparents had offer to pay for bagpipe lessons at one point. Whether serious or not, i feel i missed an opportunity to better myself...