Clarke's Tin Whistle

[Burly Brute]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=AEDTHDKEYATMP

I saw this on amazon, does anyone have one? And if you have better, do tell!

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=AEDTHDKEYATMP

I saw this on amazon, does anyone have one? And if you have better, do tell!

I have better.

There are a number of other inexpensive whistles out there in addition to the Clarke; Generation, Walton, Feadog are some of the other names. The good thing is that you can buy one to try and if you don't like it you're only out 10 or maybe 15 bucks. If you don't play the whistle already they're a good place to start.

While you're at it invest in a book or two as well. The Clarke Tin Whistle: Deluxe Edition is a good one that I've seen widely recommended.

Now as to better, I have a Michael Burke D Brass Session. They're beautiful; to look at, to play and to listen to, but they're very expensive. You're in the neighbourhood of $200+.

[Burly Brute]

I have better.

There are a number of other inexpensive whistles out there in addition to the Clarke; Generation, Walton, Feadog are some of the other names. The good thing is that you can buy one to try and if you don't like it you're only out 10 or maybe 15 bucks. If you don't play the whistle already they're a good place to start.

While you're at it invest in a book or two as well. The Clarke Tin Whistle: Deluxe Edition is a good one that I've seen widely recommended.

Now as to better, I have a Michael Burke D Brass Session. They're beautiful; to look at, to play and to listen to, but they're very expensive. You're in the neighbourhood of $200+.

This is what I like to hear! Thanks for the advice. A lot of reviews I have seen online say they arent much more than recorders, but when I hear them played in bands they sound a lot better.

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This is what I like to hear! Thanks for the advice. A lot of reviews I have seen online say they aren't much more than recorders, but when I hear them played in bands they sound a lot better.

Check the Chiff & Fipple forums for more info. They are very simple instruments, but can be very difficult to play well.

[MacBean]

$200 is a lot if you need to get one for each key. My wife asked for one for Christmas, which keys would you recommend?

[Irish Jack O'Brian]

The most common beginning tin whistle is key of D. I recently bought a Waltons D Irish Whistle at my local music store for $10, and have been slowly trying to learn a little. I used to play clarinet and recorder years ago, so thought I would give it a whirl. (Actually, I wanted to start with a practice chanter to see if I could get into the pipes, but they were too expensive for a hobby that might not take off.)

HERE is the site I have been using to practice with. It's free.

I met this guy at a Celtic Festival and loved his products, but they are for professionals.

[Burly Brute]

Thanks guys! This will really help! I am so glad for this website, it beats the snot out of google!

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

I like the generation fine, and did not like the Clarke. There is often a difference in individual whistles even between the same brand and model. Also, you might have a go at making your own.

I did at one time have a link to a site with instructions for making a 'low-tech' whistle out of pvc pipe. It doesn't work anymore, but you should be able to find something like it.

[Burly Brute]

I like the generation fine, and did not like the Clarke. There is often a difference in individual whistles even between the same brand and model. Also, you might have a go at making your own.

I did at one time have a link to a site with instructions for making a 'low-tech' whistle out of pvc pipe. It doesn't work anymore, but you should be able to find something like it.

Really? This is intriguing. Is it easy(ish) to make one proper?

[tripleblessed]

http://sites.google.com/site/dougsfl...mpleirishflute