Clarke's Tin Whistle

**Burly Brute** · 15th December 10, 01:09 PM

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

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

**Bing** · 15th December 10, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by 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!

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** · 15th December 10, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bing

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.

**Bing** · 15th December 10, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

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** · 15th December 10, 03:08 PM

$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** · 15th December 10, 04:12 PM

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.

**tripleblessed** · 16th December 10, 03:15 PM

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

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 16th December 10, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by tripleblessed

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

What he said.

**auld argonian** · 17th December 10, 04:54 AM

Don't know if this guy is still in business but you might give him a holler:

http://www.becker.embarqspace.com/#/...les/4526996956

...shame that the Gonzato pages are gone because they were really quite excellent. They might be archived somewhere, so keep looking.

I've played the "flute" flute (or Boehm flute) for years and have fiddled around with recorders and tin whistles. Most of the low cost whistles have been sort of shrill for my taste (although I know that the shrillness is kinda part of the character of the instrument and its role in the genre, it still gets on my nerves) so I've settled on the Sosato whistles, which are hard plastic, as a somewhat mellower compromise. PVC whistles, when well made, are a lot more satisfying in the tone area.

Ooops, just found Gonzato:

http://www.ggwhistles.com/howto/

I have a Doug Tipple D flute and it is amazing. Not boasting but I have played well over what could be considered reasonable expectations for a "low-tech" PVC flute and I give all the credit to the instrument and not my playing...Mr. Tipple seems to have the magic touch with the PVC. Wish that he did make a whistle...

Best

AA