Aye, fair enough when you could drive a tractor through there (as I nearly said in drafting a reply to killthemessenger's block shape question that I didn't actually post)...Reyburnwhistles wrote:Peter, my comment is in reference to the airway of a Clark which is fairly open and produces a full, less focused tone.
Wax is safest melted in a double boiler. That effectively keeps the wax away from the direct heat.Kypfer wrote:NB: Hot wax will spontaneously combust. If you must heat it on a flame (as opposed to an electric element) take suitable precautions. A wet towel to hand to put over any fire is probably adequate. Gloves and eye protection should be considered.
Oh no. My partner has not yet asked me why I own five whistles, but he may question why I'm now going to start showering with my whistle... (hell, I sing in the shower; might as well play whistle as well!)cutterpup wrote: Being used to wooden recorders and the effects of moisture on the block I experimented and took the Clarke into the shower. It played better within five minute.
There is an old saying that goes "A man cannot ride two horses with only one body" My husband will throw that back at me saying "A woman cannot play two recorders (insert whistles as well) with only one mouth." He doesn't know that I once showered with ClarkeKatharine wrote:Oh no. My partner has not yet asked me why I own five whistles, but he may question why I'm now going to start showering with my whistle... (hell, I sing in the shower; might as well play whistle as well!)
