What is a Scottish tube band?

Scottish tubular group is a group of musicians playing Scottish bagpipes along with bass and drummers snare, usually in a marching procession. Most Scottish pipes consist of several bagpipes, some side drummers and bass and tenor drummers. The person who leads the procession is usually called the major drums or major. Pipe bands normally perform during shows, funerals, military processions and festivals of Scottish Highland.

PIPE BANDS may vary from only 10 players to 45 musicians who play at once. In Scottish culture, bagpipes have a long tradition. The history of the tubular band is immersed in military tradition and still plays an important musical role in the army.

Pipers are the most important element of this type of band because they develop the harmony and melody of the song. The rhythm is provided by side drummers playing drums and tenor and bass drummers maintain loud, stable the rest of the band.

Scottish pipe Bands require all the pipes to play in the alignment but the drone tubeY can only play occasionally to lend a deeper tone. In general, two -thirds of the pipeline play melody and one third is responsible for harmony. The modern layout of the pipe band sometimes uses a counters melody that closely combines melody and harmony together.

drummers in the Scottish tubular zone are also important. The drums are traditionally made of knit Kevlar, which provides a large tension and sharp, loud noise. The drummers are expected to play in time of complicated rhythms with bagpipes. The drummer usually creates a general rhythm and is expected to follow the section in response.

Finally, the bass part of the Scottish tubular band must support the entire band with stable, even rhythm. It can also add some dynamic rhythms or pulses to add interst to the arrangement. Tenor drummers are a modern addition to these types of bands. Not only do they play drums, but also usually entertain the crowd by turning their pAlice Unisono.

Scottish competitions for bands with pipettes are popular in many countries. During the spring until the beginning of autumn, the bands from all over the world come together to compete, usually at the Highland Games festivals. The highest price is the "World Champion". Pipers must perform several sets, most of which are selected by judges. They are usually given in eight categories, with the "one" is the best and the "beginning juvenile" is the lowest.