I know they rate as difficult on the scale of Wind instruments, but I was wondering if anyone knew roughly what skill in winds it takes before you can start to play them without fumbling?

You could try practice breathing or practice stretching before playing the bagpipes. Should give a boost and let you know if you are close to the ranks required to play them.

>play min mast
Taking a deep breath, you begin to play your ebony bagpipes. A low, steady drone fills the air.
You fumble slightly as you begin a masterful minuet on your ebony bagpipes.

and after practice breathing.
>play min mast
Taking a deep breath, you begin to play your ebony bagpipes. A low, steady drone fills the air.
You begin a masterful minuet on your ebony bagpipes with only the slightest hint of difficulty.

Rezzian

*runs and hides from off-key scales on the bagpipe before coming back*

Does that mean it'd sound pleasing to the ear and in-tune? ;)

~Solantir

Play the bagpipes, go to jail.

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- Useff

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Macfrae frowns at you as he says, "BAH! You already know that enchante. Why make me repeat things for you when you already know the answer? You owe me a beer for this!"

IMO Bagpipes are very pretty if played properly

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Cute verbs and speaking from hiding are excellent ways to catch a lightning bolt in the face regardless of mystical ninja abilities.

-Armifer

Reminds me of a real life bard I was just reading about:

http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=529

He fought with a sword (Claymore) and bow (with broad-head arrows) in World War II and played the bagpipes.