It keeps the moisture in the reed. The sound of the bagpipes is sweeter since we have a few minutes playing, because the reed is acquiring the moisture from the bellows.
The MK whistle Kelpie is a great value instrument, giving you the highest quality/price ratio. Curved and beveled channel to avoid obstructions. Constructed in one piece. Tapered channel that keeps the required air flow and back pressure in balance. Polished aluminum finish. Includes fabric cover.
Chanter for galician bagpipes in G.
Palo blanco wood finished.
Ringed in methacrylate.
For 19mm stock. (another measure on request)
Does not include reed.
Handmade in Galicia (Spain)
Chanter for galician bagpipes in A.
Palo blanco wood finished.
Ringed in methacrylate.
For 19mm stock. (another measure on request)
Does not include reed.
Bansuri flutes from India made by Anand Dhotre, a prestigious maker in India. The indicated tonality refers to the note that is achieved by covering the first 3 holes, which is how it is defined in India. In parentheses is the major key that is achieved from the lowest note, covering the six holes. That is, each flute is in the major key indicated in parentheses.
Nightingale whistles are handcrafted by Alexander Karavaev, a highly experienced musician and luthier. They are very well balanced. They sound with very little effort and little air, giving a good volume. High quality plastic mouthpiece. They are made in two pieces, so we can vary their tuning.