The development of Scottish bagpipes

The famous highland bagpipes play the role of musical instruments, which can be solo or ensemble. It can be traced back to the history of Queen Victoria. In an orchestra, it is usually part of the bagpipes. It can also be played by bagpipers, usually used in battles and various folk ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals and celebrations.

The famous highland bagpipes are widely echoed by various folk and military soloists and bagpipes. Now it is popular all over the world, especially in Scotland and Ireland, mainly in Britain, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

From 17 to 18, influenced by the British army, bagpipes instantly became an important playing instrument in Scotland. /kloc-In the 9th century, bagpipe competitions surged among Scottish people, which produced many famous bagpipers. Among them, Allen mcleod made the greatest contribution to bagpipe music. He successfully improved the traditional bagpipe music and spread Scottish music all over the world, thus establishing the position of Scottish bagpipes in the world music industry.

Pictured:1On June 26th, 944, during Marshal Montgomery's Epson project, the Scottish 1st15th Division led by the piper was a soldier of the 7th Siforus Highland Regiment. Influenced by Britain, there are many government and folk bagpipe bands in Hong Kong. For example: Hong Kong Police Band. However, not many people are studying bagpipes in Chinese mainland at present. On the mainland, we often see commercial StreetBand, and some even call themselves the Royal Scottish Band under the banner of the British royal family. For example, bands from various scenic spots. They and others usually simply learn bagpipes and then perform commercial performances. They don't understand Scottish culture, and their clothes are not traditional.

There are also many people in China who claim to be "the first bagpipe player in China" to promote themselves. In fact, the pioneers of bagpipes in China were not one person, but two groups of people. One is the Hong Kong Police Bagpipes Team (it has existed since 1954 according to research). The second is the Bazaar team of Dehong Jingpo people (Jingpo people transliteration bagpipes). Bazaar was introduced to Dehong by European missionaries more than 0/00 years ago.

Now, China has its own professional bagpipers, who also shoulder the mission of promoting the bagpipes in China Plateau. Pipeline College also plans to open a branch school in Beijing. They all have the same love for bagpipes. (e.g. Bagpipes China)