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  2. Uilleann pipes - Wikipedia

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    Alternatively, the uilleann pipes were certainly a favourite of the upper classes in Scotland, Ireland and the North-East of England and were fashionable for a time in formal social settings, where the term Union pipes may also originate. [8] The term "uilleann pipes" is first attested at the beginning of the 20th century.

  3. William Talbot (piper) - Wikipedia

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  4. 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.

  5. Na Píobairí Uilleann - Wikipedia

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    Na Píobairí Uilleann (Irish: [n̪ˠə ˈpʲiːbˠəɾʲiː ˈɪl̠ʲən̪ˠ]; meaning "The Uilleann Pipers") is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the Irish Uilleann pipes and its music.

  6. 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.

  7. Declan Masterson - Wikipedia

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    Declan Masterson is an Irish uilleann piper, traditional musician, composer and arranger.In addition to pursuing a solo career and playing with Moving Hearts and Patrick Street, Masterson was one of the Riverdance musicians.

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  9. Glossary of bagpipe terms - Wikipedia

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    Lifting the uilleann pipe quickly off the knee for E, F ♯ or G in the high octave. Popping strap A piece of leather, held on the uilleann piper's leg, used to achieve a good seal with the base of the chanter. Projecting mounts the wide mounts, usually found on the lower drone pieces, that have a decorative and protective purpose.