Highland bagpipe music is written in the key of D major, where the C and F are sharp. Due to the lack of chromatic notes, to change key is also to change mode.

BAGPIPES face an “existential threat” as they have become one of the least popular musical instruments amongst budding musicians. The Scottish icon has ended up in the bottom five of worst selling ...

The music in this clip can be identified as Scottish by the choice of instruments (Highland bagpipe and flute ... features used (Scotch snap and grace notes) are also commonly found in Scottish ...