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Story of the Bagpipe
OF THE USE OF THE REGULATOR.
The regulator, being one of the principal accompaniments to
the chanter, is used by most performers on this instrument,
and when managed with judgment produces a very pleasing
harmony, but I would not advise the learner to practise the
regulator until he could play a few tunes well.
There are generally four keys fixed to the regulator, the lower
of which is F, and must sound the same note as low F sharp
on the chanter. The next key is G, and must be exactly in tune
with low G on the chanter. The next key above that is A, and
is tuned to low A on the chanter. The upper key of the four is
B, and is likewise tuned to B on the chanter. The following
example will show what notes on the chanter that each key of
the regulator will agree with.
EXAMPLE OF THE CHANTER
AND REGULATOR.
Chanter Ej ^ jJ f 1 J^ gj ^T^^
Regulat'
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lower key
It must be observed that it is with the wrist or heel of the
lower hand that each key is touched, and care must be taken
not to touch two keys at the same time. I would advise the
pupil to begin the use of the regulator by first sounding the
note low D, on the chanter, to the low key F on the regulator,
which after a little practice will lead to a knowledge of the
other keys.
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