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by p51baby
Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Chris McMullan’s Basic Tin Whistle tutorial
Replies: 3
Views: 2801

Chris McMullan’s Basic Tin Whistle tutorial

https://youtu.be/8GwtPY0HkFg

I think some of you may know him from YouTube for his Uilleann piping and Low Whistling, but he’s going to start some whistle tutorials going forward.

Cheers,

Melany
by p51baby
Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:30 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Whistle shops in the Pacific NW of USA?
Replies: 14
Views: 12598

Re: Whistle shops in the Pacific NW of USA?

if You’re looking for a try before you buy kinda scenario short of Generations, Oaks and Feadogs you’re not gonna be in much luck to find a “whistle shop” in the PNW or anywhere aside from Ireland. Most of us buy from the makers directly or second hand with either online reviews and personal recomme...
by p51baby
Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:24 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Mná an Cheoil—whistle and flute
Replies: 3
Views: 2056

Re: Mná an Cheoil—whistle and flute

Thanks for the heads up. This is such a lovely and delight to watch.

Cheers,

Melany
by p51baby
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Outdoor Whistle Recommendation (in Windy Places...)
Replies: 15
Views: 5799

Re: Outdoor Whistle Recommendation (in Windy Places...)

If your whistle is tuneable flip the head upside down. It helps but might not keep all the wind out.
by p51baby
Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Need help: concerning Sam Murray flutes and cork position
Replies: 4
Views: 2159

Re: Need help: concerning Sam Murray flutes and cork positio

There isn't a definitive answer to that. What is the setting currently from your Windward indicator rod? I've overhauled several Murray flutes and stopper position hasn't been unusual. I'd set it at 20 or 21mm from the embouchure centre and test the octave intonation and low end tone/response. In t...
by p51baby
Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:47 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Need help: concerning Sam Murray flutes and cork position
Replies: 4
Views: 2159

Need help: concerning Sam Murray flutes and cork position

So l’m in a bit of a pickle. The other month I was trying to help a friend out by cleaning and oiling his Sam Murray flute which was not really maintained. I have a cork stick that helps adjust my Windward flute to the base cork position and thought I could use that to position the cork on the Sam M...
by p51baby
Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: What Tune Are You Learning?
Replies: 21
Views: 6076

Re: What Tune Are You Learning?

Finished learning the Morning Thrush after hearing it at a session a few weeks ago. I’m loving Grace Kelly’s whistle version (the ornaments are fun as heck!) but for session playing, Mick O’Brien’s seems like the standard: Grace Kelly’s https://youtu.be/UupFW-97nmg Mick O’Brien’s in C https://youtu....
by p51baby
Tue May 15, 2018 2:58 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: 2-3 piece C whistle?
Replies: 11
Views: 5495

Re: 2-3 piece C whistle?

Well, not qute a three piece, but you can telescope it down to a 1 piece!

https://www.irishflutestore.com/collect ... lescopic-c

Cheers,

Melany
by p51baby
Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:12 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: It's complicated choosing a flute
Replies: 9
Views: 3825

Re: It's complicated choosing a flute

Thanks for that informative post Casey. Had no idea that Flutes were tax exempt under NAFTA (well, so long as a certain someone doesn’t threaten to dismantle it!) and that will help me in my future decision on US flute buying. Does this extend to Delrin handmade flutes too?

Cheers,

Melany
by p51baby
Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: It's complicated choosing a flute
Replies: 9
Views: 3825

Re: It's complicated choosing a flute

As someone with smallish hands, I play with pipers grip and most flutes I can play decently. Also own a keyless Windward flute and its a great instrument for beginners and pros alike, plus you get that nice bottom D from their Pratten models. But if you’d like to get a states side blackwood flute wi...
by p51baby
Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WHich whistle is she playing
Replies: 10
Views: 3651

Re: WHich whistle is she playing

Looks like a black Walton’s. I think the camera ratio is off so it appears elongated. Shes been know to change her whistles every performance as she throws the whistle into the crowd after the show. There were a few on eBay for sale last I checked (if you trust the sellers!)

Cheers,

Melany
by p51baby
Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Donncha O Briain
Replies: 15
Views: 5895

Re: Donncha O Briain

He's a brilliant whistler... if you can get a hand on his album it is an absolute treat.

https://thesession.org/recordings/3961
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ceol-bhFead%C3 ... B008PBRWAW

Cheers,

Melany
by p51baby
Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Price, Skill and Sound
Replies: 28
Views: 9601

Re: Price, Skill and Sound

The only inexpensive whistle I ever found great out of the box without any tweaking or modifications are Oaks. It was my next whistle before I got a Sindt and I still play my D as my car whistle. Some would disagree with me but I've bought 2 and both have been great. Next step would be to buy Tony D...
by p51baby
Sat May 13, 2017 3:28 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: The Inner Light
Replies: 39
Views: 13259

Re: The Inner Light

I've always had a fondness for Inner Light, even if it's not trad. Apparently Patrick Stewart wanted to get the playing part right by learning a bit of whistle to mimic the motions and give it a more authentic look during the filming of the episode. True story: earlier this year I was at an Irish tr...
by p51baby
Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: WTB: MK Whistle Low F
Replies: 0
Views: 1094

WTB: MK Whistle Low F

Hey there,

Looking to buy a MK Whistle Low F, preferably a Kelpie, however will entertain a pro model as well. Please PM. Thanks!

Cheers,

Melany