The Oban Times, 4 December, 1915 [the Bagpipe Chanter Scale] Edinburgh, 27 November, 1915 Sir,–I had no intention of deserting the discussion of the chanter by quoting the “flageolette” as an example of shewing what might be done in the matter of “keys” on a very humble instrument which bears the same relation to the […]
Author: Alan Armstrong
OT: 4 December 1915 – Colin Sinclair [“The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”]
The Oban Times, 4 December, 1915 [The Bagpipe Chanter Scale] 29 November, 1915 Sir,–As J. P. M. has expressed his interest to hear me further on this matter, I beg to say that I am glad to note that our difference of opinion has been focused into so small a point as the pitch of […]
OT: 4 December 1915 – John Grant “The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 4 December, 1915 The Bagpipe Chanter Scale 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 29 November, 1915 Sir,–I agree with your correspondent of last week as regards the views of the Highland bagpipe makers. Mr. David Glen, bagpipe maker, Edinburgh, is the only one who has given several key signatures to his pipe music, […]
OT: 27 November 1915 – J.P.M. [“The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”]
The Oban Times, 27 November, 1915 [The Bagpipe Chanter Scale] Tain, 15 November, 1915 Sir,–I expected some criticism on the subject matter of my first letter (October 9th), but not from the “airt” the breeze presently blows. The answer to Mr. Sinclair’s question as to the difference between his chanter and mine, may be set […]
OT: 27 November 1915 – John Grant “The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 27 November 1915 The Bagpipe Chanter Scale 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 22 November, 1915 Sir,–Your correspondent Mr. Cameron has now turned his attention to the whistle and practically leaves the Highland bagpipe chanter alone. I am not concerned in the least with his “D whistle.” It is the A chanter, which […]
OT: 27 November 1915 – James Cameron [“The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”]
The Oban Times, 27 November, 1915 [The Bagpipe Chanter Scale] Edinburgh, 20 November, 1915 Sir,–Mr. MacPharlain remarks that “pipers” are getting “no forrarder” with their controversy. Because Mr. Grant holds the opinion expressed that the G’s on the chanter are not “natural” (using this term in contradistinction to “sharp” or “flat” and not taking into […]
OT: 27 November 1915 – Donald MacRae “The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 27 November, 1915 The Bagpipe Chanter Scale Aberdeen, 20 November, 1915 Sir,–I suppose I ought to feel flattered that your esteemed correspondent, Mr. Grant, should think it fit to devote a whole letter to such a humble individual as myself, but, as it is, his effusion leaves me more astonished and amused. […]
OT: 20 November 1915 – James Cameron “The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 20 November, 1915 [The Bagpipe Chanter Scale] Edinburgh, 15 November, 1915 Sir,–The correspondence on Bagpipe scale or scales and the keys of tunes ordinarily played on the chanter has developed into “trench-warfare,” although the matter discussed has been well known for at least a hundred years. Nearly 25 years ago I played […]
OT: 20 November 1915 – John Grant “The Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 20 November, 1915 The Bagpipe Chanter Scale 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 15 November, 1915 Sir,–Your correspondent Mr. Donald MacRae would fain “pat on the back” and compel me to give way to a majority whether for good or evil results. Sir! no man will influence me to uphold an unjust attitude. […]
OT: 20 November 1915 – Eilean a’ Cheo “Piobaireachd and MacCrimmon Canntaireachd”
The Oban Times, 20 November, 1915 Piobaireachd and MacCrimmon Canntaireachd 15 November, 1915 Sir,–In reply to Patrick Og’s letter, I think to decline his challenge to enter the controversy which has been proceeded in the columns of “The Oban Times” on Piobaireachd, Canntaireachd, pipe scale, etc. If “Patrick Og” is, as he says he is, […]
