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| Bagpipes are classified as aerophones. They are reed instruments that utilize an air reservoir. The reservoir allows an uninterrupted stream of air to be directed through the reeds. Along with the reservoir, or bag, these pipes may have one or two chanters, one or more drones and the mouthpiece. There are reeds in each of the drones and chanters. The chanter has finger holes for playing multiple notes, while the drones’ notes are fixed. Players of the Great Scottish Highland Bagpipes (like this one) fill the reservoir by mouth. To see and hear what he sounds like, click HERE. |
