I got my Susato Today, AND.....
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mark me down as one that LOOOOOOOVES it! Still having a bit of trouble with the higher levels (actually, only c and d) but playing my scales is helping me get the feel for breath control.
When I played the first notes on it....the tone was exactly what I was looking for..something I could play while sitting on a hill and have it REALLY soar, if you know what I mean Almost brought tears to my eyes. Gonna keep playing, then figure out which one I want NEXT ha ha!
When I played the first notes on it....the tone was exactly what I was looking for..something I could play while sitting on a hill and have it REALLY soar, if you know what I mean Almost brought tears to my eyes. Gonna keep playing, then figure out which one I want NEXT ha ha!
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I started with a Clarke D and found a Susato D in a store near my workplace. It sure has more oomph. I had trouble at first dropping from B to D but as I worked on my breath conrtoll it got better, you just have to remember to blow lots softer for those low notes.
Since then I have aslo bought a Susato C , Low F and Low D, for the price and sound I am quite happy!
Nick
Since then I have aslo bought a Susato C , Low F and Low D, for the price and sound I am quite happy!
Nick
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I am just absolutely in love with this whistle! I'm not having probs at all with the lower notes...just the 2 highest I can muster have a slight, ummm, multitone if that's a word. Kind of a mix of that note and the octave below. It doesn't sound bad, just not clear...I guess I should be happy it's not a squawk, eh?
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Lori: If I read your description right, that's usually a good indication that you haven't quite jumped the octave yet on those notes...if you put a bit more pressure into it, it should hopefully clear things up a a bit.On 2001-07-27 15:01, Lori Peters wrote:
multitone if that's a word. Kind of a mix of that note and the octave below. It doesn't sound bad, just not clear...
Greg
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I'm with you on this one, they're great for outdoors and my Susato collection has no "duds". NONE. I must be lucky or something. My high D is loud, sweet and stable across both octaves, my low D is easy to play and beautiful to the ear. I could go on through all the keys, but you get the idea... I have almost all of them and they are all wonderful sounding. Speaking as a trekker (hiking, skiing, etc - not the TV show) they are the best travel/outdoor whistle I own because they have a strong beautiful voice, they are replaceable without too much pain, and they can get wet in my pack without me worrying. Glad you're happy with yours! I have seen a quite a few negative posts these days and it's nice to see a positive one. Whistle on!
Phlebas
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You've inspired me to get out my Susato Eb after weeks of playing only Low Ds.
I must have developed some muscles in my fingers, because ornamentation on the Susato is easy and super fast, but the second octave is really a lot of work. Still, I like it more now than I used to. Something about the key, maybe.
I must have developed some muscles in my fingers, because ornamentation on the Susato is easy and super fast, but the second octave is really a lot of work. Still, I like it more now than I used to. Something about the key, maybe.
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