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Description: | Although based in London, Henry Starck was an important figure in the development of the Irish bagpipes. In the early 20th century there was a revival of interest in the Irish war-pipe, an outdoor bagpipe used in Ireland until the 18th century. In 1908 Starck patented the Brian Boru bagpipe design see (2004.1213), which he named after a 10th-century Irish king. Although loosely based on the war-pipe, the new instrument had four key-covered holes added to increase the number of pitches available. This chanter has the same fingering as the Brian Boru bagpipes and was designed as a practice instrument to introduce performers to the new key arrangement.
Practice chanter. Made of cocuswood with German silver keys, one German silver ferule and ivory sole. Fingering and key work correspond to those of the Brian Boru pipes see (2004.1213). The instrument has four pillar mounted keys with saltspoon cups and leather pads, and six tone holes. The head joint is stamped: 'H.STARCK/LONDON/PATENTEE', and the body joint is stamped: 'H.STARCK/PATENTEE/LONDON'.
caption: Frontal view of object no. 2004.985.
caption: Rear view of object no. 2004.985. | Publisher: | http://www.horniman.ac.uk/ | Rights holder: | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Subjects: | cork wood Identity and Icons Work granadilla iron 422.112 (Single) reedpipes with double (or quadruple) reeds with conical bore practice chanters metal Leisure string Military Music Musical Instrument Making Camden ivory leather copper alloy | Source: | Horniman Museum | Identifier: | oai:oai.horniman.ac.uk:object-122480 | Go to resource |
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