From the 13th century onwards bagpipes were clearly a popular instrument in England. What we know about them now comes from pictures, carvings and written descriptions. This evidence is abundant, and has proved a rich source for developing my unique range of English bagpipes.
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English Great Pipe |
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This strident mouth-blown pipe takes its inspiration from a famous early English bapiper, the Miller in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It is available in a range of keys and drone configurations. |
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Leicestershire Smallpipe listen to sample |
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A versatile and popular English bagpipe which for twenty years has proved simple enough for beginners but challenging enough for more experienced players. Mouth- or bellows-blown; available in a range of keys. Mouth-blown sets in D usually available from stock. |
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Cornish Double Pipe Click to listen |
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Based on an early 16th Century Cornish carving , these double-pipes have exciting possibilities for harmonies, counter melodies and moveable drone effects |
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Marwood Double Pipe |
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Based on a 16th Century carving form North Devon, this is a loud double-pipe with a drone and plenty of possibilities for harmonies and counter-melodies. |
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English Double Pipe Listen to sample |
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Based on a description in the Talbot manuscripts from the 1690's, this is a double smallpipe with a quiet, sweet tone and possibilities for playing harmonies and counter melodies. Available in a range keys, mouth- or bellows-blown. |
