This article is from the Bagpipe FAQ, by Denise McNickle denisem@southwind.net with numerous contributions by others.
The GHB is a complex instrument, and the initial learning curve is rather
steep. A fair amount of dedication and perserverence is required to develop
the initial skills necessary for playing the pipes well. It is definitely not
an instrument to be learned easily and lightly. On the positive side, initial
success with the GHB produces a sense of accomplishment not often found with
lesser instruments.
 
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