Are you a piper????????????????????????

The whole (or should I say hole) idea... and I MEAN THE ONLY REASON practice chanter holes are countersunk are to imitate the feel of a real chanter. The holes on a pipe chanter are the same diameter as the larger part of the countersink of a practice chanter. Practice chanters only need a tiny hole to resonate the pitch.


Quote Originally Posted by EagleJCS View Post
Unfortunately, you may be out of luck. AFAIK, there are no practice chanters with keys (although I've read rumors of a 'Brian Boru' chanter???).

There are some makers that countersink the holes of their practice chanters (Naill comes to mind - I have a standard polypenco). That may make it a little easier to feel the holes until you get used to finger placement. Most bagpipe chanters are not countersunk though.

Putting pads around the holes may work, but I'd be concerned about being able to completely cover and seal the hole.

Best of luck!