Bagpipers and Drumers

**Gary Krueger** · 23rd April 08, 06:19 PM

I can say that it would be a great surprise for the drummer.

Go for it. It's a great idea. I would love to have a drummer with me when doing a wedding...equal pay certainly.

**JerseyLawyer** · 23rd April 08, 06:21 PM

It's a fine idea.

Though the drummer is going to have to play on the rim if he doesn't want to drown out the piper, if there's only one of each. ;)

**Ryan Ross** · 23rd April 08, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer

It's a fine idea.

Though the drummer is going to have to play on the rim if he doesn't want to drown out the piper, if there's only one of each. ;)

Eh, if you use small sticks and really control your velosity/stick heights, you'll be ok... you need good low-end chops for that job, though.

**JS Sanders** · 23rd April 08, 07:12 PM

This is a non-starter assuming both musicians are competent.

I regularly play wedding gigs with my drummer and the worst it ever sounded was wonderful.

As long as your hired piper doesn't have a head-bangin', goodtime rock'n roller for an accompanying percussionist, the drummer'll be fully aware how to control his drumhead and compliment the pipes.

You've got lotsa other things to worry about - this isn't one of them.

Slainte yall,
steve

**fluter** · 24th April 08, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Eh, if you use small sticks and really control your velosity/stick heights, you'll be ok... you need good low-end chops for that job, though.

Oh, you mean that the drummer has to be a musician. That's always a good arrangment.

**Nick the DSM** · 24th April 08, 04:51 PM

sounds fine, make sure he knows what he's doing.

**Ryan Ross** · 24th April 08, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Oh, you mean that the drummer has to be a musician. That's always a good arrangment.

Yeah, I know that individuals who are both drummers AND musicians are getting harder and harder to find.

...there are still a few of us out there, though.

**highlander_Daz** · 25th April 08, 01:47 AM

the "crack" of the snare cen be very intense in enclosed spaces, my suggestion?

set of smallpipes and a bodhran for the indoor part of the service, GHB outside

not everyone appreciates the volume in an enclosed space

**Nick the DSM** · 25th April 08, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

the "crack" of the snare cen be very intense in enclosed spaces, my suggestion?

set of smallpipes and a bodhran for the indoor part of the service, GHB outside

not everyone appreciates the volume in an enclosed space

you can muffle a drum. some napkins or sock usually does the trick.

**Draelore** · 26th April 08, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

the "crack" of the snare cen be very intense in enclosed spaces, my suggestion?

set of smallpipes and a bodhran for the indoor part of the service, GHB outside

not everyone appreciates the volume in an enclosed space

The combination of smallpipes and bodhran would create an elegant effect indoors, and as with most things in life elegance trumps volume IMHO.

Now that I think to ask, will this be a full "highland" wedding?

Bride and bridesmaids all in her tartan, Groom and groomsmen in his tartan, minister in tartan, scottish themed decoration and setting, guests in their respective tartan, that sort of thing is what I mean by a highland wedding.

If not, a set of GHP and a snare or tenor drum may be over the top; and I would just have the piper.

Andy