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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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1and this arrangement, which allows of a rude harmony of tonic and dominant chords, is manipulated by the elbow of the player.
3Lent by Messrs. J. and R. Glen.
5134.
6Union Pipes, or Irish Bagpipes. Stamped "Kernia, Dublin." 18th century. This instrument is, in general construction, very similar to that previously described. There are, however, only two regulators instead of three, as in the last specimen. See plate IX., fig. D.
8Lent by G. Butler, Esq.
10135.
11Bignou, or Breton Bagpipe. The word "Bignou" is derived from a Breton word, bigno (= se renfler beaucoup). The bag is of rough leather, inflated by the mouth. The drone is ornamented with tin, rather curiously worked; the chanter contains seven finger-holes, and is apparently constructed for either a left or right handed player. The drone is tuned to the lowest hole of the chanter uncovered.
13Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
15136.
16Northumbrian or Border Bagpipe. This beautiful instrument is mounted with silver and ivory. The chanter, which is of black wood, is pierced with seven holes in front and a thumb-hole behind. The chanter is stopped at the lower end, so that when all the holes are closed the pipe is silent. There are seven flat silver keys, working upon knobs, and giving g'', f''#, c''#, b', d', c'. The compass is from
18There are four drones, of ivory, mounted in one stock. These drones are tuned by means of stoppers, and are provided with an arrangement so that any one can be shut off at will. They are tuned usually to the tonic and dominant of the natural scale. The drones are
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