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by sockfish
Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:51 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS: MK Pro Low D Whistle - Misha Somerville
Replies: 0
Views: 2151

FS: MK Pro Low D Whistle - Misha Somerville

Please PM if interested in a beautiful MK Pro Low D Whistle.
Images available upon request.
UK seller, based in Southampton.
Domestic postage only.
Currently listed on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255765771864
by sockfish
Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: New Kerry High D whistle in the works
Replies: 21
Views: 9487

Re: New Kerry High D whistle in the works

What do you anticipate the price range for a whistle like this?
by sockfish
Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Kerry Whistles Cobre High D
Replies: 3
Views: 1915

Re: Kerry Whistles Cobre High D

Whoops!
by sockfish
Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Kerry Whistles Cobre High D
Replies: 3
Views: 1915

Kerry Whistles Cobre High D

Phil Hardy is soon to release a bespoke high D whistle called the ‘Cobre’.

I think it looks and sounds lovely!

Kerry Whistles Cobre High D

What do you think?

Mike
by sockfish
Tue Jun 09, 2020 6:36 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Arpeggio Notes for Phil Hardy Tutorial
Replies: 5
Views: 3193

Re: Arpeggio Notes for Phil Hardy Tutorial

Thanks for posting the notes. Can any of you help with the notes used in this one?!

Irish Trad Low Whistle Tutorial 5 - Speed Octave
by sockfish
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)
Replies: 24
Views: 14367

Re: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)

Get yourself an inexpensive Low F whistle, learn all about the piper's grip, and start playing. I’ve already invested a significant sum in an MK Pro Low D. As such, am in no hurry to acquire a Low F. Won’t rule it out in the future though! #WAS High D whistles are somewhat hard on the roommate's an...
by sockfish
Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Teachers Wanted / Students Accepted
Topic: Wanted: Low whistle tuition in Southampton (UK)
Replies: 0
Views: 9656

Wanted: Low whistle tuition in Southampton (UK)

Am looking for low whistle tuition (preferably face-to-face) in and around sunny Southampton area.

Thanks
by sockfish
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)
Replies: 24
Views: 14367

Re: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)

(I'm coming up to 70) Wow. That's very inspirational – I have no excuse then! Whistle Acquisition Syndrome Buy ALL the things! All the techniques for Low D whistle will be the same as for smaller whistles except, as people have said, the "grip" or hand posture. Thanks. I thought as much, ...
by sockfish
Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:05 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)
Replies: 24
Views: 14367

Re: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)

Thanks for the warm welcome!
Sedi wrote:especially when you're not 20 anymore
I wish – am 39! Am a little late to the low whistle party, but I assume that if I throw enough time and effort at it, age shouldn’t be a barrier. I’d be curious to hear from any other ‘late starters’ here.
by sockfish
Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:17 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)
Replies: 24
Views: 14367

Complete beginner to low whistle (D)

Hi, I’m Mike and new to the Chiff & Fipple Forums. To keep my mind busy during lockdown, I decided to learn the tin whistle. I don’t know how I stumbled upon the idea of a whistle, but I liked to idea of learning something new that is cheap to get started, portable and reasonably easy to pick up...