Abstract: Air pressure regulation devices and methods of using air pressure regulation devices are provided to adjustably control air flow to a bagpipe chanter reed. An air pressure regulation device can include a main body, a valve rotatably attached to the main body, and a cap attached to the main body. The valve may be rotatably adjustable to control an amount of air that flows through the air pressure regulation device. Methods of using an air pressure regulation device may include installing an air pressure regulation device on a bagpipe, adjusting the air pressure regulation device, and playing the bagpipe.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable and adaptive air supply for a bagpipe, such as a Great Highland Bagpipe, may include a variable speed compressor and an air supply line communicating from the compressor to the bag of the bagpipe. A switch, which may be a mouth-operated switch, allows the piper to control the air compressor when the piper is playing the bagpipe. The adaptive air supply allows a person to play the bagpipe who may have physical challenges preventing the person from producing breath having the quantity and air pressure otherwise required. The adaptive air supply also allows ready setup of a bagpipe and is a useful teaching tool.