The bagpipe

The exact date of the conception of the bagpipe is unknown but it is thought to have originated around 1000 B.C., but no one really knows for sure. All that I know for sure is that the bagpipe is an extremely difficult instrument to play. It is usually used for ceremonies of grief, during funerals, but they can also be used for celebratory gatherings like a wedding. A traditional highland bagpipe produces a loud, robust sound when played that can be quite deafening. When a bagpipe is played incorrectly, it sounds completely horrible, but when played correctly, the pipes can bring tears to anyone's  eyes. Becoming a bagpiper is pretty expensive, the average bagpipe cost about $1500 and then getting lessons is even more, but if anyone is interested I strongly recommend at least giving it a try.