No comments about The Highland Bagpipe.

No comments about The Bagpipe.

No comments about Upoho uka nui o Kekokia - Scotland's Great Highland Bagpipe: The Story of Bagpipes, Bagpipers, and Bagpipe Bands in Hawaii, with Accounts of King Kalakaua's Visit to Scotland.

5 comments about Wee Gillis.

1. Originally published in 1938, this one is a delight to see back in print thanks to New York Review Books. The Scottish setting is charming and the central message, to be who you are, is important. Not content to be a hunter like his father's family or a farmer like his mother's family, Wee Gillis finds his own place in this world as a bagpiper. Baby boomers will be familiar with Robert Lawson's illustrations from such children's classics as Rabbit Hill, Ben And Me and The Story of Ferdinand, also written by Munro Leaf. I adore this book so much I named my dear and very independent Cairn Terrier puppy Wee Gillis.



2. "Wee Gillis" is a classic of children's literature, and this is an excellent new reprint. There is no dustjacket, but the book has a very strong cardboard cover and good quality paper.
   The book combines an interesting commentary on the cultures of the Scottish highlands and lowlands with a simple and rather old-fashioned story of how a boy takes his place in the adult world.
   The black and white illustrations complement the text beautifully, and almost tell the story on their own.



3. So glad it's back...this classic book on how different people can get along. Not just for kids.



4. Another great book by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson. Nice story and great artwork. Recommended if you already own and like Ferdinand.



5. Seriously, I think a lot of this book. The artwork is wonderful; the story is wonderful. We had to buy this copy because we wore out our first one.

No comments about The College of Piping Tutor for the Highland Bagpipe, Part Two.

1 comments about The Cape Breton Collection of Bagpipe Music.

1. Barry Shears has compiled a marvelous book of pipe tunes that are basically unknown and rarely heard today. They come to us from a time before the advent of competition pipe bands, when the emphasis of the music was placed on rhythm, and people gathering for an evenings entertainment would dance to the powerful tones of the pipes.
   Some of the familar tunes in the book exhibit alternative settings which make for an interesting contrast to the standardized offerings we're used to hearing today.
   Mr. Shears has also compiled two additional books of tunes equally as engrossing as the first. The "Gathering of the Clans Collection" vol. 1 & 2 is a must for those pipers interested in adding new life to their usual humdrum repertoires. To compliment the collection he has produced a CD titled "A Cape Breton Piper" which incorporates numerous tunes from all three books.
   In addition, each book contains numerous photos and historical bacgrounds on various old time pipers and their music. Makes for fascinating reading. I highly recommend the entire collection.

No comments about Teach Yourself Gaelic Conversation (3 CDs + Booklet) (Teach Yourself).

No comments about Irish Music for the Mountain Dulcimer.

1 comments about Bagpipe Exercises (1).

1. Cool to have for any beginner - I've shared it with a few friends. Coupled with the cd version this is an great tool to have.

2 comments about Bagpipe Pocket Dictionary (1).

1. Great little book, perfect for a pipers case. A lot of good information great for any new piper!



2. Right title, right price, perfect product! Great to have - fits in pockt or case - easy to have anywhere anytime - invalueable