The Bagpipe

The History of a Musical Instrument

Francis Collinson

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Routledge
13 October 2021

Wind instruments; Social & cultural history

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Scotland

Originally published in 1975, and written by an authority on Scottish music, this book traces the evolution of the bagpipe whilst also narrating the fortunes of the ‘Great Highland Bagpipe’ itself. Exploring history and archaeology of civilizations as far removed from the Scottish Highlands as Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome this book offers a unique full-length history of one of the world’s most interesting and ancient musical instruments. Appendices list the bagpipes of other countries and the materials used in the instrument’s manufacture as well as a comprehensive bibliography.

By: Francis Collinson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 9
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 607g
ISBN: 9781032070865
ISBN 10: 1032070862
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Scotland
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 13 October 2021
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Francis M. Collinson, musicologist was a Founder Member of the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh.

Reviews for The Bagpipe: The History of a Musical Instrument

‘It is masterly; Collinson is totally scientific and scholarly in his approach to the subject. It is an excellently and entertainingly written book, at times witty and very amusing. ‘ Dick Gaughan, Folk Review