Northumbrian Smallpipes - 9 Key Chanter - African Blackwood

The Northumbrian Smallpipes are a melodious, bellows-blown bagpipe. They are softly spoken in comparison with other bagpipes and are normally played indoors.

The chanter is made out of African Blackwood with 9 keys for extra notes and has a closed bore, enabling a staccato style of playing that gives them the unique "bubbling" sound for which they have become famous. 

The set is ready to play, straight out of the box. It includes;

• 9 Key Chanter
• Synthetic Chanter Reed
• Bass, Baritone, Tenor and Alto Drones
• Brass Drone Reeds
• Bellows
• Pipe Bag
• Bag Cover
• Carrying Case

Northumbrian bagpipe music is written in the key of "G" although the instruments, in reality, are pitched in "F"; in other words, you play the written fingering for "G" and you get an "F".

The set listed is made of Blackwood with Nickle Fitting and imitation ivory mounts. These sets are in G (really F) which actualizes the plans made by Mike Nelson.