Bagpiper
07-24-2006, 04:22 AM
... "The underlying noise from buses and fire engines on Princes Street is far worse than that of bagpipes. I play the chanter every day for at least two hours. ...
The tests found that the bagpipe peaks at 111 decibels outdoors - slightly louder than a pneumatic drill. But when the pipes are played indoors they peak at a 116 dB, about as loud as a chainsaw.
Very loud rock music can reach 150 dB, while a jet airliner taking off peaks at 140 dB.
Scotsman - United Kingdom - Full Story (http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1071302006)
The tests found that the bagpipe peaks at 111 decibels outdoors - slightly louder than a pneumatic drill. But when the pipes are played indoors they peak at a 116 dB, about as loud as a chainsaw.
Very loud rock music can reach 150 dB, while a jet airliner taking off peaks at 140 dB.
Scotsman - United Kingdom - Full Story (http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1071302006)