![]() “The eight holes reflect a musical scale much like the piano, beginning and ending with (the fifth note) sol.” Khatabeh said a player must have powerful teeth that can clutch the wooden portion of the bagpipe as well as strong and wide fingers that can cover its eight holes. I began practicing on the instrument only in the second year.” ![]() “We learned how to read and understand notes. “The first year was totally theoretical,” he told Arab News, referring to the physics of the bagpipe, which uses enclosed reeds that are fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. ![]() It took Khatabeh two years to master the instrument. This meant he had to learn how to play the bagpipe. In 1996, Ahmad Khatabeh, a member of the Jordanian armed forces, decided to join the army’s musical band. In the Middle East, the British began fielding bagpipe bands during the days of the Transjordan Mandate in the early 1920s, when they were helping set up and train the protectorate’s army.ĭespite the passage of decades and the termination of the Mandate, the instrument became a fixture of military bands and popular culture in Jordan and Oman. In Britain as also in Commonwealth countries such as Canada, New Zealand and Australia, the Great Highland bagpipe became a favored musical instrument of military bands, often played during formal ceremonies. The instrument’s popularity received a further boost in the 20th century when large numbers of bagpipers were trained for military service during the two world wars. For centuries, pipe bands have been a reassuring presence at parades, weddings, festivals and funerals throughout the world.ĭuring the expansion of British colonial rule, spearheaded by military forces that included Scottish Highland regiments, the bagpipe became a familiar sight across the empire. The bagpipe is a windblown device that can produce a wide range of musical tunes. Many foreign militaries patterned after the British Army as well as police and fire services have adopted the tradition. Images are known to have been found of ancient Greeks playing piped instruments. My many years as a professional piper in Pipes Bands and a soloist has allowed me to build an extensive repertoire, including all the popular and traditional songs, tunes and hymns.A sculpture of bagpipers has reportedly been found on a Hittite slab from 1,000 B.C. The music selection is a key element for any piping performance. Retirement Functions - Christmas Functions - Corporate Functions - Sporting Events. I provide an extensive list of piping services, including Weddings - Funeral & Committal Services - Parties - Scottish Functions - New Years Eve - Anniversary's. I also when required, provide personal consulting sessions for people who wish to plan the piping performance, which is common for wedding ceremonies. My many years of professional piping services has allowed me to refine the engagement process to ensure it is simple and efficient. I provide a highly professional attitude and approach to piping services, ensuring every performance is of exceptional quality. I have over 25 years experience as a professonal piper, which includes winning two World Pipe Band Championships. I have been playing bagpipes since the age of 13 and started playing bagpipes as a profession in 1991. I have also performed on numerous CD's, which have been highly popular and sold extensively worldwide. Over the years I have played bagpipes at thousands of events Australia wide and internationally. ![]()
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