Bagpipes For All Occasions

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Paul S. Palmer, Bagpiper
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Suggested bagpipe tunes.   January, 2008

  1. Amazing Grace: Hymn, most popular tune regardless of ethnic background.
  2. O' For A Closer Walk With God: Hymn, Good for church or cemetery.
  3. Scotland The Brave: Almost the Scottish National Anthem, upbeat march.
  4. Wings: Another upbeat Scottish march. (not Wind Beneath My Wings)
  5. The Battle Is Over: Scottish retreat and funeral tune, good as Military Salute.
  6. Londonderry Aire or Danny Boy: Very recognizable.
  7. Cliffs Of Doneen: Irish, slow aire, good for church and cemetery.
  8. Minstrel Boy: Irish, can be upbeat or slow, church and cemetery.
  9. Dawning Of The Day: Traditional folk tune, goes well with Minstrel Boy.
  10. Wear'n Of The Green: Irish, Bright, upbeat tune.
  11. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: Irish Lighter Tune.
  12. Notre Dame Victory March: Popular with those from County Cook.

The funeral bagpipe can be played in any combination of the following.

Special Note:
Most bagpipe tunes are written just for the bagpipe, some songs can be adapted if they fit in the
 narrow range of 9 notes. All bagpipe music is memorized and unlike other instruments, a tune
can't be taken from standard sheet music. This is why many songs can't be played on the bagpipe.

Winter Rules: Any kind of temperature change can effect the bagpipe. Cold and wind changes the
bagpipe very quickly (it goes out of tune). Not only does it sound like you are choking a cat but
you can crack the instrument when it gets below freezing. Keeping the instrument at an even
temperature any time of the year is a challenge but more so in the winter. Sorry, graveside services
are usually out when the temperature gets near freezing, not to mention, my knees get cold!

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