Fire Department City of New York 
EMS Pipes and Drums
Official Web Site

 

Listen to a selection of tunes we play. All tunes are recorded in midi format for ease of use on the internet.  

Simply click on your choice of tunes and it will automatically open and play in a new window.

 
 

Some Bagpipe History

The most common method of supplying air to the bag is by a blowpipe, or blowstick, into which the player blows. The blowpipe can be fitted with a non-return valve, or the player can close the tip of the blowpipe with his tongue while inhaling.

 

 

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