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I've noticed that when I say "tinwhistle" or "pennywhistle" among the uninitiated, I get confused looks and often the "is that a real instrument?" question. However, the "Irish whistle" label garners a comprehending expression and the "Oh, like in Riverda...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'd like to see another C&F update on whistles. There are so many questions on board of "what whistle should I buy..." that to have a fully comprehensive chart on air requirements, updated prices, tones, etc. would be helpful. Reviews like yours are always s...

Thank you for the comparison. I am going to be able to buy my first low D next spring, and I am intrigued by the Alba style. The problem is, I need a whistle with a low air requirement--that is my first priority. Is the Alba Standard going to work for me? If not, which (cheaper) low D do you know of...

A site I like is from Thom Larson, http://www.thewhistleshop.com/slow/session . He has songs listed, most or all with guitar chords, and a regular-speed and slow-speed version of the song played with whistle and guitar. Also, Chris Peterson's website, http://www.cpmusic.com . My husband and I play o...

Plastiman, Carey, and all, Devondancer's spot on when she lauds the encouragement here--thanks for the hints and support. When I first started playing in front of my husband and kids, I had to play with my eyes closed. If I could block out the distractions, I was fine. Just last week, practicing for...

Thanks, Mutepointe.

I've lived in big cities with big culture and big talent my whole life. I have to remind myself that things are quite a bit more relaxed in the country.

Good for you, Devondancer, for taking the leap. It is so much easier to put off that first public appearance with excuses and such. Now I'm curious...to all those who perform...once you begin the set, does it flow easily? My husband (on guitar) and I have been asked to do a little number this Saturd...

Two suggestions: I just made my first PVC whistle last week and I had the same problem snapping the cap onto the body. I just cut a wider section out of the bottom of the cap--it ended up measuring about 15 mm across (for a 22-mm diam. pipe (low G)) and then it snapped on without too much trouble. W...

I recently acquired a brass Generation Bb, thanks in part to all the approving comments on board. This is my first non-soprano D whistle and I love the lower, calmer sound of it. My only problem is it feels like over half the air I blow into it is coming out the window, and I can't seem to catch up ...

Plastiman, I enjoyed your clips. Your instruments sound really clean and clear, and it sounds like you get a quick response from them when doing your ornamentaion. (Perhaps you should be renamed Copperman or Alumiman?) On a side note, does your vibrato come from your voice or your fingers? It's amon...

I came to this site thinking I'd actually find a recipe (silly rabbit...tricks are for newbies). To avoid anyone slandering the C & F for not delivering what they say they will, here's a simple but better-than-what-you-can-find-prepackaged hummus recipe. I got it from the owner of a wonderful Me...

About three weeks ago I sent a Sweetone back for store credit (I had three, one unopened) so I could buy a couple different brands to compare. I sent an e-mail last week to see if the credit was there so I could use it to make a purchase, but haven't heard anything back yet. I assume it's the same t...