This traditional sized practice chanter has an engraved, nickeled ferrule and sole and is made from beautiful Cocus wood. It is in the key of B-flat. Wood Grains may vary since it is a natural product. Played by itself, this is the first step to learning the bagpipes. Includes a reed, an instructional book and CD, plus teaching medthods developed by Pipe Major R.T. Shepard. The book includes photographs of finger positions, exercises, melodies & much more. The audio CD tutorial can be used alone or to accompany the book. The CD follows the book from page one to the beginning of chapter 8. The rest of chapter 8 and all of chapters 9 and 10 are not on the CD.