Learn medieval bagpipes with Brian Haase from Fabula

If you’ve always wanted to know how the medieval bagpipe is played or where you can find authentic sheet music and material for it, then you’ve come to the right place at Verlag der Spielleute! In one of our Instagram Reels, Brian Haase, the frontman of Fabula, tells us about his long-standing relationship with the publisher and provides exciting insights into the German bagpipe tradition.

A look back: Brian’s story with the minstrels’ publishing house

Brian has known the Spielleute publishing house since the 90s. “I ordered from the publisher for the first time in 1995 or 1996,” he says. Back then, a lot of things were still done by post and there were little flyers that you could fill out. “I ordered my first sheet music books there, including the famous ‘Sackpfeiffer’s Handbook’. The publishing house was THE address for bagpipers.”

The German bagpipe: an instrument with a history

What many people may not know: The bagpipe was a folk instrument that was widespread in Germany until the 18th century. It was not until the 1970s that it experienced a renaissance. Today, it can often be seen again at medieval markets and folk music events. But the instruments that are played today are not really old – they just look that way! “We build them based on old illustrations, but the instruments themselves are relatively new,” explains Brian.

Thomas Zöller and the Bagpipe Academy

Brian also mentions Thomas Zöller, a close friend of his and director of the Bagpipe Academy in Hofheim. The two are currently working on the third edition of the music collection for the medieval bagpipe. This collection contains 50 pieces in the keys of A and D – perfect for beginners and advanced players.

Der Verlag der Spielleute: Your point of contact for sheet music and instruments

So if you are looking for sheet music or an instrument, then there is no way around the Spielleute publishing house. Here you will not only find a large selection of sheet music for the medieval bagpipe, but also many other traditional musical instruments and materials. Brian recommends the publisher wholeheartedly: “If you want material – sheet music and instruments – then go to Verlag der Spielleute!”

50 melodies

for the medieval bagpipe and other instruments

€19,90 inkl. Mwst.

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Summarized: Why the Spielleute publishing house is indispensable

Brian’s story shows how important the publisher of minstrels is for the traditional music scene. Whether you want to learn an instrument or are looking for sheet music – here you will find everything you need to immerse yourself in the world of the medieval bagpipe.

Don’t miss the third edition of the sheet music collection for the medieval bagpipe – available soon from Verlag der Spielleute!