The following represents a small sampling of my repertoire. They are typical of tunes that should be well known to many of the general public. Most of the tunes listed here are Scottish in origin with some also being Irish. With enough notice, any tune could be played within reason, however it should be noted that not all pieces of music will effectively transfer to the bagpipe.

2/4 MARCHES

Highland Laddie - The Barren Rock's Of Aden - The Brown Haired Maiden - A Man's A Man For A' That - Jenny's Bawbee - The High Road To Gareloch - The 42nd Highlanders - Choirechoiles - Marie's Wedding - The Black Bear - Highland Wedding

4/4 MARCHES

Scotland The Brave - The Badge Of Scotland - Scots Wha Hae - Will Ye No Come Back Again? - We're No' Awa' Tae Bide Awa' - Lochlomond - Bonnie Galloway - The Rowan Tree - The Blue Bells Of Scotland - The Minstrel Boy - Maggie - Silver Threads Amongst The Gold - The Bonnie Lass O' Fyvie - I Love A Lassie - Stop Your Ticklin' Jock

6/8 MARCHES

Bonnie Dundee - A 100 Pipers - Cock O' The North - Hot Punch - Dovecote Park - 10th H.L.I. Crossing The Rhine - Bengullion - Atholl Highlanders

3/4 RETREATS

Green Hills Of Tyrol - When The Battle's O'er - The Banks Of Allan Water - Shoals Of Herring - Lochanside - Dream Valley Of Glendaruel

SLOW AIRS & LAMENTS

Amazing Grace - Flowers Of The Forest - Coming Home - Highland Cathedral - The Mist Covered Mountains - Thug Mi Gaol - Lord Lovat's Lament - Summertime - Mhorag Duncan - Fair Jean

WALTZES

The Flower Of Scotland - The Skye Boat Song - An Old Irish Air - The Iona Boat Song - Morag Of Dunvegan - Highland Cradle Song - The Old Knife Grinder's Spring Song - Comin' Through The Rye - The Northern Lights Of Aberdeen - My Home - Black Velvet Band - The Saffron Kilt - O Gin I Were A Baron's Heir - Loch Tay Boat Song - Those Endearing Young Charms

AUSTRALIAN

The Road To Gundagai - South Australia - Waltzing Matilda - We Are Australian

CHRISTMAS

Jingle Bells - Deck The Halls - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Good King Wenceslas - Come All Ye Faithful

MISCELLANEOUS

Auld Lang Syne - Happy Birthday - Orkney Wedding With Sunrise - Mull Of Kintyre - Ode To Joy - Trumpet Voluntary - Danny Boy*

* Please note that Danny Boy is an Irish song that goes well beyond the scale of the Highland bagpipe, however these limitations can be partially overcome with some improvisation on the part of the piper.

Ross Bates,
27 Harcombe Drive,
Sunbury, Victoria,
Australia, 3429.

Phone: 03 9744 4098
Mobile: 0427 181 164
rabates@iprimus.com.au

ABN: 24 591 526 576

Website created and maintained by Ross Bates
Last updated 01/09/2008