The Ringwood Highland Pipe Band needs YOU to come and play the bagpipes or drums. If you are interested come along and learn to play. All ages welcome!

Ever thought it would be good to be able play Bagpipes or Drums? Come along to Ringwood and you can learn.

Bagpipes

As with any musical instrument being able to play Bagpipes requires practice, however there can be much enjoyment along the way. At Ringwood you can join Band as a Learner Member and eventually as you progress to become a Full Playing Band Member. Along the way to becoming a Piper, you learn marching, drill and playing in a group and the basics in reading music.

Drum

The Drum Corp have several different types of Drum that are played. These are the Side(snare), Tenor and Bass. Each bring something different to the overall sound of the Band. If you are not sure what interests you, come and see us at practice and we can workout what’s right for you. Pipe Band Drumming uses techniques and skills often not used in kit or rock drumming.

What do I need?

Bagpipes

To start you require a practice chanter, some notes to learn off and an experienced player to show you along the way. However before you do anything come down and visit us at practice Depending on how fast you learn its takes between 6-12 months before you have to worry about moving on to the full set of pipes.