At Brianza, in Lombardy, tlierc exists a most carious band, all the members of which play the same kind of intrument. known as the "firlinfoene." This corresponds to what we know as "nanpipes.” and is constructed of reeds fastened side by side, the bass pipes being often several feet long, while the otherV gradually decrease in size. The "fir linfoens” —as the players are called, after their instruments —are, as a rule, ignorant of music, and they learn their tunes by heart —often from a gramophone. It is said that the pan-pipe players experience all the sensations of intoxication after a march, due to their energetic blowing and the constant wagging of the head to aud fro. The music, by the way. although curious at first, ie not tinpleasing.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8355, 15 February 1913, Page 6
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129Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8355, 15 February 1913, Page 6
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