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There is another high drone, which also uses a drone reed, but which is little used by the Obradoiro de
Gaitas Seivane. It emits the chanter's keynote in the same octave. The main problem is its discord with
the leading note, as well as not providing much in a harmonious sense, as it repeats the keynote in the
same way as the bass and tenor drones.
The high drone can have a key to start or stop the flow of air (cutting the sound).
Blowpipe
It allows air to be blown into the bag, avoiding it flowing back out
through the use of a retention valve. A new valve system known as
'Seipón' has recently been developed which, in addition to other
advantages, increases reliability and allows quicker and more
straightforward replacement.
The new models provide a detachable and interchangeable mouth-
Detachable mouthpiece
piece, which allows it to be cleaned and which can be replaced with
others of equal or different lengths. When inserted into the boxwood cap, the chanter can be played directly.
In order to remove the mouthpiece from the blowpipe, a good technique that helps to avoid cracks, is to
remove the mouthpiece in alignment with the body of the blowpipe, avoiding excessive force or an uncon-
trolled lateral strain.
Cover
A cover of textile material which covers and protects the bag, at the same time as giving it shape, consistency
and an improved appearance. The choice of fabric and colours tends to define the personality of the bagpiper.
Cords
Decorative tassels and fringes matching the bag.
Chanter reed
It is the most delicate and fussy part of the gaita and is made up of two cane plates, tied on top of a metal-
lic tube known as the 'tudel'. Produces the source of sound in the chanter.
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