How to Make Bagpipes out of a Garbage Bag and Recorders

Step 9 Have Fun

Go ahead and play with your new bagpipes. Look for videos on the internet to learn how to play, the main difference is you play the chanter like a recorder. Check for any leaks and fix them with tape.

The bagpipe in the video looks a bit different because I made it larger than the one I did in the instructable, I find it works better if it's a little on the big side. Also you will notice I have no idea how to play a recorder, but someone with some musical talent should be able to get some nice melodies out of this.

Comments

[Reiff]

How much do "good" (not homemade) bagpipes cost? I found some in the hundred dollar range but I'm not sure if they are "good".

[mmcgartland]

and if the garbage bag does not match your kilt, it is really easy to make a plaid cover.

[Oldreds]

I am currently in the process of making mine, but how do I make the reed?

[mikethemaster123]

i kno i r not author, but, the answer is recorders do not use reeds!

[cesar_87]

I have tried to make these bagpipes 4 times and I couldn't, I still CAN'T! and I need to make one urgently, I don't know if the bag is too big, or the recorders are not the most appropiate =/ ='(

[roystonlodge]

That sounds almost as mind-destroyingly awful as a real set of bagpipes.

[SuperCoPilot]

so my elementary school recorder lessons will come in handy!

[kiafayce]

That sound singlehandedly caused one of the most terrible migraines I have ever had.

I'll pass on this instructable, but kudos for the idea, bro. It's creativee :]

[granolape]

Who says you can't play? My dog really enjoyed the sound from the video.

[Sycan]

Thats too funny! Did any snakes rise out of a basket during this demonstration? Props for originality. If I had a couple of recorders laying around I'd be blowing up a trash bag right now. A fun Instructable. Thanks. Sycan