Description Our most popular practice chanter. This traditional sized practice chanter has an engraved nickel plated ferrule sole and a sheesham body. It is in the key of B-flat. Wood Grains may vary. Played by itself, this is the first step to learning the bagpipes. Includes a reed, book and a CD with teaching methods developed by Pipe Major R.T. Shepherd. The book includes photographs of finger positions, exercises, melodies more. The audio CD tutorial can be used alone or to accompany the book.