The brand new Ross Technologies programmable electronics are a high quality digital instrument, equally suitable for use as a convenient practice chanter or with an amplifier for live performance.

They are based on crystal-controlled cutting edge microcontroller technology and are completely digital - which totally eliminates frequency drift and drone tuning problems.

The notes are played in a very realistic manner by covering electronic touch sensors, positioned to exactly match the finger spacing of a regular pipe chanter. The unit may be programmed to play in the regular bagpipe key of 'b-flat' or one of seven different keys to match the pitch of other instruments. This is done by simply playing the desired key on the finger holes i.e. all holes covered for the key of 'g'.

These are great fun and with 8 keys available, they can be made to fit in with almost any instrument. There is a volume control which can also be very handy - both for turning up... and down, depending on who's playing!

Our child's size practice chanter which we launched just over 2 years ago has proved exceptionally popular. It is ideal for those youngsters who are keen to learn but their fingers are just a wee bit too small for a standard size practice chanter. This chanter comes in its own presentation packaging with a colouring poster inside which also displays the music scale.

These have become more popular over the past few years with the finger holes now being counter-sunk and the same spacing apart as the actual pipe chanter. This can prove an advantage when learning.

These are made from African blackwood. The standard finish on the wooden chanters incorporates a plain nickel ferrule and 'button' style sole.

These have become more popular over the past few years with the finger holes now being counter-sunk and the same spacing apart as the actual pipe chanter. This can prove an advantage when learning.

The plastic chanter produces an excellent sound. A smaller child's version of this chanter is also available.

Learn to play the bagpipes with the Kilberry Practice Chanter kit, conveniently packaged as shown. The chanter is made from black acetal (plastic) and the kit comes complete with the chanter, reed and learning book plus CD. The quality of all the items is very high and you get a great sound from the chanter.

Contents of the Book include:
1.The practice chanter
2.Learning the basics
3.The bagpipe scale
4.The G gracenote
5.The D and E gracenotes
6.Doublings
7.Tachums
8.Throw on the D
9.Grips and taorluath
10.Strikes
11.The birl
12.Explanation of bagpipe music
13.Exercises
14.Tunes

This kit comes complete with a practice chanter, as well as reed plus Kilberry's own learning book and cd. This is very simply laid out, making it extremely easy to follow and any one of these kits is the ideal way to get started. This chanter kit is in blackwood c0011and (regular lengths).

Buying pipes will be at least a few months down the line, but you will continue to play your chanter all your piping days for practicing familiar tunes and learning new ones.

Learn to play the bagpipes with the Kilberry Practice Chanter kit, conveniently packaged as shown. The chanter is made from black acetal (plastic) and the kit comes complete with the chanter, reed and learning book plus CD. The quality of all the items is very high and you get a great sound from the chanter.

Contents of the Book include:
1.The practice chanter
2.Learning the basics
3.The bagpipe scale
4.The G gracenote
5.The D and E gracenotes
6.Doublings
7.Tachums
8.Throw on the D
9.Grips and taorluath
10.Strikes
11.The birl
12.Explanation of bagpipe music
13.Exercises
14.Tunes

A good quality practice chanter, complete with reed, and the Great Highland Bagpipe Tutor book and CD. The book is a highly recommended beginner's tutor book by pipe major Cherry Anderson. A practise chanter is an excellent, affordable and quiet way to start learning the bagpipes, before investing in a full set. This is a good quality and reliable chanter, complete with reed.