So I was asked to...

[piperdown]

Well, a good neighbor died on Sunday. She was a lovely person and she was strong for an 80 year old woman with bone cancer and other problems.

She loved to hear me play(struggle is more like it) the bagpipes. As I return from an errand my mom tells me that the daughter asked me to play a tune or two. Apparently it doesn't have to be perfect.

Ummmm, I'm not so sure. The service is to be held on July 2nd so it's pretty close.

Thing is right now I'm still only playing with one drone and I can't really play for long yet.

Should I just go for it?

Absolutely!!

Deciding whether or not I could play at my dads service was one of the hardest decisions I ever made. I did it and will remember it for the rest of my life. You will too.
Pick a spot on a wall somewhere and go for it. Good luck

[Nick the DSM]

Well, I'm going to do it.

Thanks, guys!

[ohiopiper]

You've got time yet to order an Abedour reed. They're super easy. Not the greatest tone on the top hand, but with the drones set to match the chanter reed pressure, you may be better off with it than without it for a one-time thing. Have your PM or instructor set up your drones for the soft reed if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.

I just have a personal opinion that the pipes really sound "lacking" when the bass is gone. With the bass going, one more tenor doesn't make much of a difference.

Just my opinion and worth what you paid for it.

[Ruaraidh]

I know nothing about piping, but you have made the right decision. The decision not to play may cause more regret than any lack in playing skills.