Walsh shuttlepipes advice

Subject: Walsh shuttlepipes advice
From: Charcloth
Date: 06 Aug 00 - 12:37 AM

I am considering purchasing a set of Walsh Shuttle pipes. They have a set with 2 drones & a set with 3 drones. I am wanting to play along with a hammer dulcimer can any one give me some advice? And are there any considerations I should look at as well that I may not be aware of. Or would a set of small pipes be a better choice. I understand the shuttle pipes are tuned to A 440 is this an acurate statement?

Subject: RE: Walsh shuttlepipes advice
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 06 Aug 00 - 02:53 AM

OK - I have to know - just what are......
RiS

Subject: RE: Walsh shuttlepipes advice
From:
Date: 06 Aug 00 - 08:01 AM

Roger, as I understand it, the Walsh Shuttle pipe is a set of pipes which is played like the great highland pipes, but it is meant to be played indoors. The man, Walsh, invented them so he could play the bagpipe indoors, or use them to practice indoors while retaining all the same actions of the great pipes.

If Walsh is the fellow I think he is, they are made here in Nova Scotia. I have heard and seen them in action and they are really neat. I think, if I remember correctly, the shuttles do the work of the original drones, and somehow is quieter.

Charclorth, I believe that you are right. There might be different tunings, just like with Hamish Moore pipes. e-mail me, and I will forward your interest on to a piper, Barry Shears, who knows a lot about pipes, and has written several books on the older form (non pipe band) of pipe playing. I believe he's interviewed the maker of the Shuttle Pipes.

Subject: RE: Walsh shuttlepipes advice
From: Charcloth
Date: 06 Aug 00 - 10:29 AM

thanks for your help George. I emailed you so you should see it soon