Yes, you can make bagpipes out of trashbags. And they sound lovely! Embedded here is a scintillating performance of Amazing Grace, posted online long ago (but viral today) by groomeister. Below, instructions for making your own. You will need duct tape.
Amazing Grace performed on the humble trashbagpipes
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