A Scottish musician has developed a revolutionary new system for bagpipes using 3D printing.
Donald Lindsay, 38, says there has seen worldwide interest in his new chanter, created in the attic of his home in Glasgow.
The instrument is for the Scottish Small Pipes, the smaller and quieter sibling of Highland Pipes, which is undergoing an upsurge in popularity.
He said that it plays an octave higher than traditional chanters, opening up the pipes to a new world of music.
The musician said: “I was keen to open up new musical territory by widening the range of notes the pipes can produce.
“As a musician, I wanted to open doors to the further potential of this instrument, and to do this in a way that would be easy for pipers to adapt to.
“By designing on the computer, and printing out via two small 3D printers, I was able to explore all my ideas, and test them out without making design compromises.
“Ultimately, my design could be reproduced using traditional methods, and this outcome I’ve worked hard to ensure”.
Donald, an experienced piper and recording artist, has played in the Barbican, St Pauls Cathedral and a host of other venues.
His invention, the Lindsay System Chanter, has gained interest from the world of 3D printing, and Donald has been invited to display it at major events such as The 3D Print Show in London in September 2014.
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