Piping Books

Bagpipes - by Hugh Cheape. This book is based on a collection of Bagpipes from the National Museum in Scotland. The book offers and account of the musicology of the bagpipe in its European context. The book comes with a CD-ROM as well.

Dance to the Pipe - Barry Shears. By Barrie Shears - This book takes a look at the bagpipes and how it was the instrument of choice for many early Celtic societies. The bagpipe had become an integral part of Highland Society and this popularity followed to the new world when the Highland Clearances began. This book takes a look at the Highland bagpipe and how it effected and shaped the society in Nova Scotia. The book comes with a cd to listen to.

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Masters of Piping - by Seamus MacNeill. This book is a great book that tells all about our piping hero's. This book gives some great info on some of the piping greats of the past, and shows how they have influenced present day.

Pipers - by William Donaldson - This book is a good guide to the players of the Great Highland Bagpipe. It has lots of information about Pipers. It takes you through some of the greatest pipers of the last 2 century's. The book deals with both light music and Piobaireachd.

The Book of the Bagpipe -By Hugh Cheape. This readable and highly informative text presents the story of the pipes from their origin in ancient times to the present day. It is a wonderful hard cover coffee table book with wonderful illustrations. It is a must have for anybody interested in the history of the Great Highland Bagpipe.

The Judges Companion -By Rob Wallace. Have you ever thought of becoming a judge for Piping Competitions. This book gives a look at what you should be looking for, and how you can properly judge a piping contest. It give some good insight and tips. This book is not only for the newcomer to judging, it can also be a good re-fresher for those who have been out of it for a while.

The Silver Chanter - by Stuart McHardy. This book had a nice collection of traditional Scottish and Gaelic tales that have been translated into a modern perspective. It is a great little book to read about traditional Scottish and Gaelic Culture.

Traditional Gaelic Bagpiping - By John Gibson. This book is a must read for any Bagpipe enthusiast. It looks at the history of Gaelic Piping. This book looks at the decline of this art form, and the reasons for it happening. This book looks not only at Scotland and the highlands, but it also looks at the "New World" and it's effect on the decline of Gaelic Piping.