Fun. I was surprised to see no mention of the chanterelle, (5th string drone). That appears to be an American invention, possibly inspired by the bagpipe drone. And both employ animal skins. Distant cousins, they are! Thanks!
And they both begin with “B”. And bodhrán. There’s something about the “B” instruments … ![]()
While we’re on the "B"s, lets not forget the Bombard.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombard_(music).
So, for a real good time, have a band called “The Killer B’s”. Of course, the lineup is: bagpipes, banjo, bodhran, and bombard. Hmmm . . maybe bass too.
Bones.
Bagpipes, banjo, bodhrán, bones … and box … and bouzouki.
Flutes and fiddles and fipples.
What strange patterns.
Guitar haters rejoice: “I’m sorry, your instrument does not begin with one of the two acceptable letters. Go away!”
Since we’re covering vilified instruments, ever wonder where Shaker Eggs come from?

Now you know.
Sounds reasonable to me.
Does that photo caption say “Jennie and her chickens”? I’ll be damned - there they are!
I was hoping someone’d notice. Shakers…eggs…chickens…Jennie…I smell a conspiracy that could blow this ITM thing right out of the water.
That weren’t no bagpipe! (in my best southern accent)
Southern Scotland? ![]()
The lowlands
(Shudder)
I love to collect and eat them, myself.
