I am straying this once from the whistle forum in the hope of finding some help. My knowledge of the Uilleann pipes is scant, and my need for information is quite urgent. Do any of you good people know if it is possible (did I say easy? 
Regards,
Mick
Mick,
Uillean Pipes in the key of E are possible. I heard that Emer Mayock of the Afro Celt Sound System http://www.afrocelts.com
plays one and I think they were made by Brian Howard Music http://www.howardmusic.co.uk/
A fully keyed D chanter can play tunes in other keys, just more difficult. Can you reveal specifically what your intent is ?
Thanks for the response Tony. Yes, of course Iāll explain the reason for my question more fully. Iāve just been asked to play a short solo for a song on a CD which is in the final stages of mixing, and due for release in Brazil. Iāve had to play the solo on an E whistle, and the recording artist has the idea of supporting or, āpadding outā, the short solo with the pipes. First of all I needed to ascertain if this is possible (and now I know that it is, thank you!) and, secondly, Iām looking for someone who would be interested in doing the recording for the CD. So, if anyone reading this feels they might be able to do the job, please e-mail me as soon as you can and Iāll put you in touch with the artist. The solo is only 11 seconds long, so it shouldnāt be too much of a challenge to the right person. Iāve been told that mixing is being completed this week, so there isnāt much time left.
Cheers!
Mick
11 second Uillean solo in the key of E?
My first thought is to record it on a D chanter and alter the speed/pitch via software. You can have a finished product on the same day!
āStudio magicā isnāt your problem, the thought is having to perform liveā¦ in that case youād want the E chanter.
Just one thougt:
Playing in E on a D chanter migt be very difficult, even on a fully keyed one. You might try to get hold of a Bnat-Chanter (this pitch is very common amongst pipers) and play in E. HTH
Christian
Iāve been looking at the song in question again and I think I am mistaken about it being in the key of E. I now believe that it is actually in B natural, which brings an A sharp into the picture, and if I understand you correctly, Christian, this puts a new complexion on things. Anyway, any takers for this one are still welcome!
Mick
Mick, is it E or Bā¦? youāve got half the Uilleann community auditioning for that 11 second gig
Tony, I wish I was more skilled at identifying key signatures! I do believe that my first assessment was wrong, and we are looking at Bā¦ at least all the accidentals seem to point to B!
Mick
How much are they paying and where and when is the session?
Patrick.
Patrick, please check your e-mail; Iāve sent you a note.
Mick