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	The Uilleann Pipes
		Deriving from this older form of pipes the distinctively Irish uilleann pipes are undoubtedly the most sophisticated and complicated form of bagpipes in existence.
		In the case of the pipes in concert pitch the range extends upwards from the D above middle C of the piano.
		The uilleann pipes are regarded as outstanding among the pipes of the world for their mellowness and sweetness of tone.
	www.taramusic.com /features/uilleann.htm (555 words)

	Uilleann Pipes
		Uilleann pipes are normally no louder than a fiddle or accordion and sometimes much quieter, depending on the pitch, the style of the player (how the pipes are adjusted) and the particular instrument.
		By contrast, uilleann pipes are free of such standardization and are played in a wide variety of styles; individual players create their own versions of tunes and their own use of ornamentation, which will vary from player to player.
		Uilleann pipes play two full octaves and are capable of all the half-steps between, unlike any other form of bagpipe in the world.
	www.aniar.net /pipes.html (1302 words)

	Uillean Bagpipes.
		The Uilleann pipes differ from Traditional Bagpipes in the method by which the reservoir is filled with air.
		Origin of the Uilleann Bagpipes Some Pipers believe that once Penal Law classified the traditional Bagpipes as an instrument of war, that they were no longer available to be played by the general public at non-military gathering.
		Also, the Uilleann Pipes' tonality and scale was better suited to the newly emerging dance music, and may explain its non-military popularity.
	www.orangesliceinc.com /uillean (1743 words)

	BC Childress Bagpipes About the Uilleann Pipes
		The Uilleann Pipes are a form of the bagpipe that is uniquely distinguished to Ireland.
		The Uilleann Pipes belong to a family of bagpipes generically referred to as "parlor pipes".
		The development of the concert pitched Uilleann Pipes is generally attributed to the Taylor brothers of Philadelphia, PA. Again, it is more likely that several versions were developed, simultaneously in Ireland and America, with ideas making their way from one pipemaker to another.
	www.bcpipes.com /pipes.html (1522 words)

	Uilleann Pipes, Chanters, Practice Pipes at Celtic-Instruments.com Traditional Celtic Music
		Their “concert-pitch” pipes were made in the key of D, a brighter key, and were significantly louder due to the widening of both the bore and the finger holes on the chanter.
		The bag on the Uilleann pipes is filled with the bellows instead of the breath, enabling the use of finer, dry reeds.
		The components of the Uilleann pipes are the bellows, the bag, and (usually) seven pipes—a chanter, three drones, and three regulators.
	www.celtic-instruments.com /pipes/uilleann-pipes/index.html (1176 words)

	Uilleann Bagpipes at The Harp and Dragon
		The uilleann (pronounced ill'-in) pipes are Irish bagpipes.
		Although uilleann pipes have been around since the early 1600's, their revival in modern times began in the 1960's with a musical group called The Chieftains.
		The uilleann chanter plays a standard two-octave diatonic scale in key of D or G. Sometimes this basic set is used to play melody, in the same way that a clarinet or oboe might be used.
	www.harpanddragon.com /uilleann.htm (1212 words)

	Claddagh Pipes: Tour the Workshop
		Because the unique sound and accurate tuning of the uilleann pipes is partly dependent on the pipes having a conical bore, the precise angle of the reaming tool is key to this step.
		The sound of the pipe is directly affected by the size and shape of the internal bore.
		Piping between bellows and bag is a combination of flexible tubing and brass joints.
	irishpipesmaker.com /workshop.html (472 words)

	tompipes.com - About Me and Uilleann PIpes
		Performances have varied from solo uilleann pipes performances to playing with 5 piece folk bands and have been as diverse as being an Uilleann Pipes tutor in New Zealand to performing with "Riverdance" in New York, to performing with the Chicago Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra.
		Although a bagpipe, Uilleann pipes are not as loud as the Scottish Highland pipes that people automaticaly think of when you mention bagpipes, but they're about the same volume as a fiddle.
		Uilleann pipes seem to be becoming popular at weddings lately.
	www.tompipes.com /pb/wp_8c25826a/wp_8c25826a.html (621 words)

	The Uilleann Pipes
		The modern uilleann pipes, pitched in D or sometimes E flat, were developed in Philadelphia in the latter half of the 19th century by the Taylor brothers, who emigrated from Drogheda.
		Previously the pipes could be pitched in anything from around B flat to C sharp; the Taylor pipes were in a way a product of market forces, since they produced the greater volume needed to fill the American concert and music halls, where Irish music was a flourishing industry.
		Whatever the case, the regulators, thought by many to be an integral component of the uilleann pipes, seem to have been grafted on (is it accidental that they are inserted into that part of the pipes known as the stock?) to accommodate non-Irish music.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/culture/music/traditional/ulil.shtm (1028 words)

	Uilleann Pipes - Additional Product Information - nuLime.com
		The Uilleann Case (Uilleann Pipe Hard Case) is hard sided with cloth inside and vinyl outside.
		The Regulator Reeds (Uilleann Plastic Regulator Reed) are sold in a set of three, one each for the Bass, Baritone, and tenor Regulators.
		The Practice Chanter (Uilleann Practice Chanter, Rosewood) is made of rosewood and comes in two pieces, the Body and the Blowcap with Plastic Mouthpiece.
	www.nulime.com /additional_info.php?name=uilleann (1898 words)

	Uilleann Pipes (San Francisco Pipers' Club) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Uilleann pipes have become more widely recognized lately through their use in movies and on various TV commercials.
		Since the uilleann pipes are a difficult instrument to play, it is a good idea to try learning the tin-whistle first.
		Some tips on buying uilleann pipes as well as a more complete list of makers can be found on the NPU web site.
	www.sfpipersclub.org /pipes.html (330 words)

	Uilleann Pipes
		O'Grady pipes are made from Cocobolo (rosewood family) with maple mounts.
		Uilleann Pipes synthetic drone reed set of 3 (brass tube body, sheet plastic tongue).....
		We do not have any uilleann pipes by either maker with cane drone reeds, as they have both switched to using the synthetic drone reeds, which are much easier to tune and maintain.
	www.songsea.com /uilleann.htm (1298 words)

	The Chiff & Fipple Uilleann Pipe Annex
		The Uilleann pipes, also known as the Union pipes, are a type of bagpipe native to Ireland, although they may have not been developed there originally.
		Uilleann Pipes (UPs) are bellows blown where as the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipes (GHBs) are mouth blown.
		Uilleann Pipes are hand made and generally a maker only builds to order..or on rare occasions, may have some extra time to build a few sets for stock.
	www.chiffandfipple.com /up (1723 words)

	The Pennywhistler's Press \| Uilleann Pipes Description (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Invented in the early 18th century, these pipes were initially played in the parlors of the gentry and soon became a favorite of all classes of society.
		Unlike most other bagpipes, the uilleann pipes are not blown by mouth, but by a bellows strapped to the player's arm.
		The sound of the chanter, or melody pipe, is akin to that of the oboe, and is supported by soft drones and an unusual configuration of organ-like bass stops called regulators.
	www.pennywhistle.com /uilleanndesc.html (122 words)

	Bagpipe FAQ : Uilleann Pipes (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A) Uilleann pipes are less widely available than are Highland pipes, and therefore you may have to do a bit more searching.
		Be aware that many pipe makers (especially the better ones) have backlogs, and there may be a long wait for a new set of pipes.
		Uilleann pipe reeds seem to be significantly less "interchangeable" than Highland pipe reeds.
	www.stanford.edu /~wrinnes/BagpipeFAQ/BPF_Uilleann.htm (520 words)

	UilleannObsession.com - Home
		If you would like to learn more about the uilleann pipes (pronounced: illan) go directly to the f.a.q.
		A full set of African flwood concert D uilleann pipes made by Dave Williams with a keyless boxwood chanter made by Sean McAloon.
		The words "Made for John McSherry by Dave Williams, 2000" are engraved on the brass around the stock and one of the tenor regulator keys and mount is broken off.
	www.uilleannobsession.com (1233 words)

	Links - uilleann pipes traditional irish music instrument
		A celebration of uilleann piping/ pipemaking in the Rowsome family since 1820
		John McSherry - John Mc Sherry is hailed as one of the finest exponents of the art of uilleann piping in the world today.
		Ben Walker - Ben is also a teacher of Uilleann pipes and Irish flute and whistle, and sometimes performs in a Celtic music duo with Chris Knowles where he plays Uilleann pipes, flute and fiddle.
	www.irish-music.net /uilleannpipes.htm (246 words)

	Paddy Keenan on the Uilleann Pipes
		The uilleann pipes have an additional set of keys (thirteen all together).
		The Irish pipes are also blown by bellows, unlike the Scottish pipes which are blown by mouth.
		The Irish pipes are the most versatile and complex of all bagpipes.
	www.celticcafe.com /archive/Music/keenan/pipes.htm (320 words)

	Uilleann Pipes and Howling Dogs - Irish Culture
		The most common ways of acquiring your pipes would be to: locate and purchase a used set, or get in line to have a new set made for you.
		Uilleann pipes are handmade to order and there can be a waiting period of a number of years for a set of pipes from a popular pipe-maker.
		So playing the uilleann pipes may not be for everyone, but listening to them when played well is an out-of-this-world experience.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art22393.asp (498 words)

	British Columbia Uilleann Pipers' Society
		The British Columbia Uilleann Pipers' Society is dedicated to encouraging and providing support to anyone in British Columbia interested in the uilleann pipes.
		The society was formed in September 1999 at a gathering of uilleann pipers in Langley, B.C. The society is the first of its kind in western Canada and is actively involved in organising workshops and concerts for and about the uilleann pipes.
		A pipes for loan scheme has been started with the donation of a number of practice sets of pipes by a Rob Moore, a local pipemaker.
	www.angelfire.com /bc2/uilleann (224 words)

	UilleannObsession.com - F.A.Q.
		The drones provide continuous accompaniement which, on the uilleann pipes, can be turned off and on with the use of a switch.
		The uilleann pipes usually have three drones each tuned an octave apart.
		In it's most basic form it's most commonly played on the pipes with the A finger for the bottom hand notes the C finger for the upper hand notes and back D thumb for the C note.
	www.uilleannobsession.com /faq.html (1563 words)

	Uilleann Pipes (Site not responding. Last check: )
		His reputation for technical and melodic mastery of the instrument, an Irish bagpipe known for its subtlety and expression, is unsurpassed in the United States, and is demanding considerable attention overseas.
		During summer visits to family in Dublin, he learned the uilleann pipes from listening and asking questions to experienced players such as Peter Carberry, Matt Kiernan, Dan Dowd, Peter McKenna, Fergus Finnegan, Mick O'Brien, Gay McKeon, and others.
		Jerry O'Sullivan is a gifted ambassador of the Irish uilleann pipes, maintaining the historic traditions and melodies of the instrument while expanding its range into new genres of music and media.
	www.irishtradmusic.org /pipes.htm (411 words)

	Uilleann Bagpipes
		The Uilleann Practice Chanter (UILP) is made of rosewood and comes in two pieces.
		The Blackwood Uilleann Chanter comes with two reeds (ULRC) and plays two octaves from Low to high D. It has 3 brass keys which provide additional C, G# and F notes.
		If using the Uilleann Blackwood Chanter (UILC), place the reed in the top opening of the Chanter (the end with the hemp) and slide the Blackwood Chanter Stock over the reed end of the Chanter.
	www.mid-east.com /Info/uilleann.html (1802 words)

	Kirk Lynch Uilleann Pipes - References
		Kirk's pipes are durable, the tuning is impeccable and the tone of the chanter is bright and clear.
		I have performed, recorded, and played in sessions across America and Ireland with my set of Lynch pipes, and they have never disappointed me. Kirk is also an excellent piper, so he knows how pipes should sound and play like few other makers do.
		Of course without reeds the pipes are nothing but a bag of sticks, and Kirk makes some of the best reeds I've played.
	www.kirklynch.com /references.htm (597 words)

	Learn to play the Irish Uilleann Pipes with our CD ROM Uilleann Pipes tutorial. Uilleann Pipes instruction is by our ...
		Uilleann Pipes instruction is by our Uilleann Pipes tutor Sean Potts.
		Learn to play the Uilleann Pipes with our CD ROM Uilleann Pipes tutorial.
		The Uilleann Pipes tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players.
	www.madfortrad.com /pipes.htm?cart=11398623172492364 (258 words)

	Uilleann Pipes in the Netherlands and abroad - homepage
		There are some uilleann pipes/music related additions to the picture gallery in the emigration section, however, most of it is in Dutch, so I'll shortlist the interesting bits here for you:
		Piping subjects are the Dannsa concert, the Belfast tionól, the Armagh Pipers Club family session and annual concert.
		After that the uilleann pipes section will get an overhaul and finally two sections on fiddle and singing will be added.
	mulelia.demon.co.uk /pipes/index.html (627 words)

	Clips & Snips
		The Pipe on the Hob/The Gander at the Pratie Hole.jigs
		Road to Lisdoonvarna/Maids of Mitchellstown...Guitar whistle and uilleann pipes of Charles Roberts.
		The Rose is in Bloom...David Daye delrin uilleann pipes...
	www.tinwhistletunes.com /clipssnip/uilleann.html (845 words)

	::The Trad Centre::
		Someone who knows how to play the uilleann pipes and doesn't.
		If you took all the uilleann pipers in the world and laid them end to end - it would be a good idea.
		So he hands over his pipes and the octopus turns them first one way then the other, and not a sound comes out of it.
	www.tradcentre.com /dialup/uilleannjokes.html (623 words)

	The Session: Discussions - Piano accordians and uilleann pipes...
		His piping is slightly erratic for timing, and his tune versions are a little idiosyncratic, which is perhaps not a good start.
		My accordion with it's steel reels is pretty much in decent reliable pitch all the time, but the other guy's pipes are notorious for varying their pitch with humidity and temerature, and he even swaps chanters mid-set sometimes.
		In my experience, pipes and pipers can have some weird intonations, and not all are committed to the idea of playing in tune as a basic part of group playing.
	www.thesession.org /discussions/display.php/4109/comments (1555 words)

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