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So sorry to hear about your stolen whistles, Jeremy!

Debbie

This is a BRILLIANT subject header. And I love all the responses so far.

I've learned about 40 since I started a year ago. But for most of these I'd near to hear the first few notes to help get me started.

Debbie

Congratulations! I need to get this book.

Tried my new Burke whistle at a session last night for the first time! I posted about it at: http://www.electricpenguin.com/blatherings/archives/003625.html (it's been just over a year since I started attending Irish music sessions) Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement (not just about the...

It sounds gorgeous. Here's a picture:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/debbieohi/87380443/

Now I just have to improve my skills so I can justify having such a fine whistle!

Thanks again for your help, everyone.

Thanks so SO much for all your help, everyone. I think I'm going to order the Burke wide bore brass black tip model. It does sound, though, as if any Burke would be great. :-D Thanks again! Debbie ps Those who haven't seen my session cartoon might want to check out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/debb...

Thank you so SO much for all this info and links! I was going to ask about the instrument and music but then found the thread already here.

I love these forums.

A newbie question: What's the sound difference between a narrow bore and wide bore?

Wow, thanks SO much for the great advice; it's much appreciated.



Debbie

I was delighted when my mom-in-law offered to fund the purchase of a Burke penny whistle as a Christmas gift (my whistle teacher has advised that I get a Burke) so I am going to get one of these D whistles: http://www.burkewhistles.com/index2.htm They are all the same price. I have no idea how to pi...

Well, it's been about four months since I got hooked on the whole Irish session thing. I'm now taking whistle lessons from a wonderful teacher in Toronto named Karen Light, and am attending sessions at the Tranzac, thoroughly enjoying them. Thanks all for the advice earlier! I've been taking notes a...

Thanks for the encouragement, all! Emmline: Hope you find a nice webspace. Miwokhill: Don't be too jealous yet. I have yet to play from MEMORY. :-( Thanks for the tips on learning tunes! I've also bought some tunebooks with accompanying CDs so i can play along. Azalin: There are sessions at the Tran...

My hands were shaking and I made some flubs, but I enjoyed myself tremendously:

http://www.blatherings.com/archives/002604.html

Next personal goal: be able to play a tune from memory at a regular session.

Thanks so much for your earlier welcome and encouragement, everyone!

Debbie

Thanks so much for the replies so far, everyone! I've checked out sound samples for every one of your suggestions (if available online, that is) and love them all. Looks like I have a lot of listening to do. :) James: Wow, thanks for the kind words about Urban Tapestry. Lee: Thanks so much for the s...