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jimhanks
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Tell us something.: I play lots of instruments including several wind instruments like recorder and Native American flutes. I'm looking to expand my horizons and learn more about whistles, especially wooden ones.

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Post by jimhanks »

Hey folks,

Brand new member here but been lurking for a little while. My first true whistle is on the way from Tommy Dion - a tweaked Bb Generation. I inquired about a wooden one but we agreed that might not be the best place to jump in. :D

I'm coming from a background of several other wind instruments including recorder, EWI, and for about the last year or so, a lot of Native American style flutes. Looking to expand my horizons again. Lots to absorb. :party:

Jim
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Welcome. Feel free to ask all sorts of questions as they occur to you. There are a lot of experienced players here who are more than willing to share their wisdom.
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Tell us something.: I've been trying to learn the recorder for about 5 years now and want to add a new instrument (tin whistle) to my repertoire. I hope with only 6 holes life will be a bit easier... (John Sheahan's Marino Casino in the Gaiety theatre has something to do with it - whereas my head knows that 40 years of practice is the reason why it sounds so good, I'm still hoping...)
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Post by Kade1301 »

Hi and welcome!

Why a Bb? I believe all ourses (online and on CD) are played on a D whistle. Just something to consider - you might want a second whistle (which is fairly normal - I've gone from 0 to 6 in a few weeks, and it just sort of happened).

And what's EWI? I'll be interested to hear how you'll get on - I found having recorder experience certainly helped.
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Post by jimhanks »

Why Bb? Lots of reasons. First, I'm not likely to be playing out any time soon, if ever, so won't "need" a D. I have high C and D NAFs that don't get played much and they don't have as much range as a whistle, so I wanted to start with a lower pitch. Also, I like jazz and Bb is a more natural jazz key.

What's an EWI? Electric Wind Instrument. This: http://www.akaipro.com/products/ewi-series/ewi-4000s

"Might " want a second whistle? Yeah, I've bought over a dozen NAFs in the past year, so that's "probably" a true statement. :lol:
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