LINDSTRUMENTS · SCOTLAND
Musical instruments made and played by Donald WG Lindsay.
Lindstruments brings together the Lindsay System Chanter, Scottish smallpipes, Qwistles, printable instrument files, recordings and teaching — work designed and made in Scotland by Donald WG Lindsay.
HEAR IT
A wider voice for Scottish piping.
Hear Donald WG Lindsay and Roo Geddes perform “Jigs” on Lindsay System Scottish smallpipes and fiddle.
THE LINDSAY SYSTEM
More than two octaves. No keys. Familiar Scottish fingering.
The fully retuneable, keyless Lindsay System Chanter spans low D to high D while retaining standard Scottish smallpipe fingering from low G to high A. It is available on its own or at the centre of the four-drone Lindsay System Scottish Smallpipes.
QWISTLE
A professional soprano whistle in seven keys.
The Qwistle has a sweet, focused tone, moderate volume, clean octave crossing and a well-tempered scale. It is designed, made and individually set up by Donald WG Lindsay in B♭, B, C, C♯, D, E♭ and E.
PROVENANCE
Built in practice. Heard in the world.
- Museum of Piping
- Early Lindsay System prototype sets are held in the permanent collection at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow.
- Film and recording
- The Lindsay System Chanter is heard across acclaimed films and albums—including Donald WG Lindsay's own critically acclaimed recordings.
- International community
- Lindsay System instruments are used by pipers and makers across Europe, North America, Australasia and East Asia.
OTHER CURRENT WORLDS
Making, music, learning and research.
Printable Editions
Downloadable STL file sets for making Lindstruments designs with a suitable 3D printer, supported by print and assembly guidance.
Music
Recordings made and played on the instruments, available in physical and digital formats.
Learn with Donald
One-to-one online lessons in Scottish bellows piping, Lindsay System setup, tuning, technique and repertoire.
Workshop & Research
The materials, processes and research behind the Lindsay System and related instruments.
Questions, commissions or player support.
For ordering, compatibility, lessons or support with a Lindstruments instrument, contact Donald.