Experts recommend learning to play the "Practice Chanter" before purchasing a set of bagpipes. Firstly, it's much easier to begin learning on the chanter and secondly, you'll determine if you're serious about playing before investing in the "real McCoy." It is not unusual for a student to practice the chanter for a year or so before even considering the purchase of their first set of bagpipes. This beginner's package is a great value and includes the highest quality tuition tools for prospective pipers, young and old. Kit includes: *Professional McCallum Standard/Regular Length Polypenco Practice Chanter *Pipe Major Sandy Jones' "Beginning the Bagpipe" Book & CD *2 Quality Crawley Brand Chanter Reeds About the Practice Chanter: The professional-quality standard length McCallum polypenco practice chanter included in this kit has closer finger spacing than the long practice chanter, making it ideal for younger students, as well as others who are working up to the finger reach necessary for the long chanter or bagpipe. Polypenco chanters are recommended by instructors for beginning students since plastic doesn't absorb moisture, thereby eliminating most tuning and tonal problems. (***For adults, as well as younger students who've attained the necessary reach, please see our Gibson's Complete Beginner's Bagpipe Practice Chanter Kit for Adults which includes a Long Gibson Practice Chanter to accommodate longer fingers.) About the Tuition: "Beginning the Bagpipe" by Pipe Major Sandy Jones is a popular bagpipe tutor book for the absolute beginner. Starting with the most basic information, it gradually prepares the student through exercises, photos, and instruction with 14 level-appropriate tunes. A helpful guide for beginners, the CD provides the necessary audio accompaniment for the tunes and exercises covered in the book. Please click photo for enlargement. ***Please note: We cannot accept returns on practice chanters due to health reasons. Availability: Usually ships the same business day. McCallum Beginner's Bagpipe Practice Chanter Kit with Standard Length Chanter BHPCK2$80.00 Search British Heritage Gifts: Submit your order through our secure online catalog or call 901-309-3277 in the U.S.