Chapter 16, Item 64a
Bagpipes parts
The parts of a Bagpipe.
The Bagg or wind bagg.
The Bellows.
The Blast, that as conveys the wind from the Bellows to the Bag.
The three Drone pipes, which are thus named.
The Base drone pipe.
The Tenor drone pipe.
The Treble drone pipe.
The Chantors which are two pipes that are played on with the fingers and are thus termed.
The Tenor Chantor, which hath two Brass keys and 3 holes.
The Treble Chantor, hath 10 Brass, some long, others short, and 3 holes.
The Brass Keys, which are all known by the names of the musicall notes ascribed to them.
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