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by Chipopo
Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: Does it sound familiar?
Replies: 3
Views: 4007

Re: Does it sound familiar?

Thanks, Mladen. Indeed, the original has nothing to do with traditional music.
I've heard this melody many years ago in some dance track and since then been playing it occasionally on Irish whistle, and it sounded quite traditional to me.
by Chipopo
Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: Does it sound familiar?
Replies: 3
Views: 4007

Does it sound familiar?

Hi,
I made this MIDI file from memory, does anybody recognize it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVZx-OY2XyQ
Thanks!
by Chipopo
Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:38 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS......seamus egan flute tutorial CD-rom
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

Re: FS......seamus egan flute tutorial CD-rom

I too purchased this CD rom and it was quite disappointing. It's not cheap, and although it promises tutoring for advanced players I didn't find anything I haven't known already.

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by Chipopo
Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3101

Re: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.

I.D.10-t wrote: they say they use tung oil.
Yeah, "tung" not "tuning" oil. Stupid auto-corrector. :oops:
by Chipopo
Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:43 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3101

Re: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.

I am going to strongly disagree with him on different types of wood do not affect the tone. They sure do. Some woods are porous, while others have a very smooth, hard grain. Makers don't use blackwood for beauty, they use it because of its great acoustic tone ability. I have played flutes and whist...
by Chipopo
Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:51 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3101

Re: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.

Thanks, that was helpful. I'm going for Sweetheart. Since I'm a left handed player I need a custom cut, Ralph said it would take between 6-8 weeks. This includes two weeks drying, two coats, etc, etc. They make them from scratch and inspect them. He said they concluded that maple is easier to contro...
by Chipopo
Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3101

Re: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.

Thanks Nanohedron.
Can anybody tell where does Sweetheart stand comparing to Casey Burns Folk Flute?
by Chipopo
Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:57 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3101

Re: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.

Appreciate your answers guys. What are the drawbacks of Sweetheart in your opinion?
by Chipopo
Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:30 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3101

Sweetheart Keyless flute D - Feddback needed.

Hi.
I'm considering to purchase Sweetheart Keyless flute D and I'd be happy to hear feedbacks of people familiar with this flute.
Thanks!