Seán P. McKiernan

A brief overview of piper Seán P.McKiernan and the development of the uilleann pipes, a unique Irish instrument which has become a symbol of Ireland and its culture. Featuring contributions from Seán P.McKiernan, Caoímhín ó Raghallaigh and Tony McMahon. In English and in Irish, with English subtitles, and performance.

11 March 2010

2 minutes

This clip is from

Ceird An Cheoil—The Uilleann Pipes

Irish Traditional Music
The rich and distinctive traditions of music and music-making in Ireland.

Making Uilleann Pipes
Duration: 02:08
Pipes and Fiddle
Duration: 01:55
Making A Reed
Duration: 02:26
The Revival In Pipe Making
Duration: 02:21

The Music of Deiseal—The Flute
Duration: 03:16
Appeal Of The Low Whistle—The Flute
Duration: 01:37
Tuning The Low Whistle—The Flute
Duration: 02:09
The Sound Of The Low Whistle—The Flute
Duration: 02:30