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 […]
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
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, […]
OT: 20 November 1915 – Calum MacPharlain “The Bagpipe Scale”
The Oban Times, 20 November, 1915 The Bagpipe Scale Elderslie, 12 November, 1915 Sir,–This controversy among pipers, pipe lovers and others might be aptly described by the Miltonian phrase “darkness visible.” The pipers differ among themselves in regard to the scale at which they play and they are getting no “forrarder,” and I cannot see […]
OT: 13 November 1915 – Patrick Og “Piobaireachd and MacCrimmon Canntaireachd”
The Oban Times, 13 November, 1915 Piobaireachd and MacCrimmon Canntaireachd 6 November, 1915 Sir,–In reply to your correspondent “Eilean a Cheo” I am very much disappointed in the meagreness of his knowledge of the above subject when he does no more than quote Mr. Simon Fraser, Australia. “Eilean a’ Cheo’s” offer of further information is […]
OT: 13 November 1915 – John Grant “The Highland Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 13 November, 1915 The Highland Bagpipe Chanter Scale 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 8 November, 1915 Sir,–Your correspondent Mr. James Cameron says in last week’s issue that “this matter was thrashed out (the previous week) and I need not introduce fresh issues.” Your correspondent has arrived at a premature settlement. You will […]
OT: 13 November 1915 – John Grant “Piobaireachd and MacCrimmon Canntaireachd”
The Oban Times, 13 November, 1915 Piobaireachd and MacCrimmon Canntaireachd 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 8 November, 1915 Sir,–As I have already indicated in your columns, I hold that Mr. Simon Fraser, Australia, is ignorant of piobaireachd and its notation. “Eilean a Cheo” said some time ago that Mr. J. P. Grant, yr., of Rothiemurchus […]
OT: 13 November 1915 – J.C. “The Bagpipe”
The Oban Times, 13 October, 1915 The Bagpipe 9 November, 1915 Sir,–As regards sol-fa-ing pibrochs, I find it quite simple if one has the keynote. Thus “Patrick Og” on G is quite easy. If one did not know the keynote (G) and thought it was a tune in A, because played on an instrument whose […]
OT: 13 November 1915 – Donald MacRae “The Highland Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 13 November, 1915 The Highland Bagpipe Chanter Scale Aberdeen, 30 October, 1915 Sir,–Your correspondent Mr. Grant, in spite of all that has been said to the contrary, still persists in his contention that the chanter scale is A major, and, while I admire the spirit which prompts him to take up such […]
OT: 13 November 1915 – Colin Sinclair “The Highland Bagpipe Chanter Scale”
The Oban Times, 13 November, 1915 The Highland Bagpipe Chanter Scale Glasgow, 8 November, 1915 Sir,–I am particularly gratified that so eminent a piper as Mr. John Grant has written in support of my views on the above. I desire to thank J. P. M. also for his interest in my case, and, acting on […]
