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  2. Uilleann pipes - Wikipedia

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    The tone of the uilleann pipes is unlike that of many other forms of bagpipes. They have a different harmonic structure, sounding sweeter and quieter than many other bagpipes, such as the Great Irish warpipes, Great Highland bagpipes or the Italian zampognas. The uilleann pipes are often played indoors, and are almost always played sitting down.

  3. William Talbot (piper) - Wikipedia

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  4. Uilleann pipe - Wikipedia

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  5. Pastoral pipes - Wikipedia

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    In modern Uilleann pipes, the player will move from the lower to the upper register by stopping the chanter momentarily while increasing the bag pressure, causing the reed to double-tone. However, in the pastoral pipe, the same effect can be achieved by increasing the bag pressure while playing a suitable gracenote.

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  7. Leo Rowsome - Wikipedia

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    Leo was the first uilleann piper to perform on Irish National Radio in the early 1920s when he played solo and later in duets with Frank O'Higgins (fiddle), Micheal O Duinn (fiddle) and Leo’s brother John (fiddle). Leo’s "All Ireland Trio" comprised Neilus Cronin, (flute), Seamus O'Mahony (fiddle) and Leo on pipes.

  8. Patsy Touhey - Wikipedia

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    "Patsy" Touhey was born 26 February 1865, near Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland.According to Captain Francis O'Neill in his seminal work "Irish Minstrels and Musicians" Touhey was the third generation of accomplished pipers stemming from his grandfather, Michael Twohill (the original spelling, b. ca. 1800), his father James (b. 1839) and his uncle Martin, who were considered accomplished players.

  9. Felix Doran (musician) - Wikipedia

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    Felix Doran (died 1972) was an Irish Traveller who was known for traditional music from the early 1920s to the 1970s as uilleann pipe player. [1] Felix and his brother Johnny Doran are descendants of nineteenth-century Wexford piper John Cash.