Hanley’s four hundred and seventy-four comments

Whatever. I'm done with this. more…

It's a baroque oboe. It's not trad. If you want to hear baroque oboes find some recordings of period music ensembles. And it won't sound like a pipe chanter because of the difference in playing technique. more…

What you seek does not exist and cannot exist. Such a beast would either defy the laws of physics or would sound very very bad. Double reeds and fipple flutes may be woodwinds, but they generate their sounds in very different ways. These differences in... more…

Is what I want called a "practice chanter"? more…

I like this tune but it's impossible to play it as notated on a concert D set. Most of the transitions between the F naturals and other notes are awkward at best, even with good technique on the key, half holing, etc. more…

Sh1t. that didn't work. more…

<p*ss-take ON> more…

Brian Boru pipes were a product of the "Celtic Renaissance" of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They never really caught on but a few people still play them. more…

Just use a Bb whistle and play this setting: more…

I wouldn't count on strong musicians showing up at a session without a monetary incentive. Why go out to a pub session that is sure to be full of beginners with big egos, thrashing guitars, goatwhackers go leoir, would-be Tommy Makems with none of his ta... more…