This book explores the fascinating world of the bagpipes, introducing the instrument itself and its rich musical repertory. It shows what pipers do, how they do it, and why, and contains information on everything from piping technique to stories of individual master players and the great piping dynasties. Pipers were often skilled players of the fiddle, accordion or small pipes, as well as their own instrument, and were frequently notable as singers or dancers, so Pipers also opens a window into the whole traditional music and song repertory of Scotland. Packed full of history, anecdote and practical information from a piper and composer of pipe music who is also an international recognised historian of Scottish tradition, this edition includes an extended new introduction and covers recent developments in the piping community as well as exciting technological changes in the pipes themselves. Book jacket.