A newly updated edition of Roderick Cannon’s definitive and critically acclaimed history of Scotland’s most iconic instrument. This comprehensive work explores the origins, traditions, and musical forms of the Highland bagpipe — from Ceol Mòr and Ceol Beag to dance, martial, and competition music. Cannon also offers insight into the evolution of pipe bands and the state of piping today.
 
Readable, authoritative, and meticulously researched, The Highland Bagpipe and Its Music remains the essential reference for pipers, musicians, and anyone fascinated by Scotland’s musical heritage.