Mountain Made Low D
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Mountain Made Low D
Has anyone played any of the Mountain Made Whistles? The low d is supposedly playable with Fingertips... whistlesmith.com
Re: Mountain Made Low D
I have not played one. I do not think there is a low D to be played by fingertips. Unless it is off pitch and the buyer accepts off pitch. Or the very seldom person with long double jointed fingers?Eraff wrote:Has anyone played any of the Mountain Made Whistles? The low d is supposedly playable with Fingertips... whistlesmith.com
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Re: Mountain Made Low D
I’m highly skeptical of the claims. Some actual sounds clips on the page would help. Better yet a tour of the low D.
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Re: Mountain Made Low D
Why? Does somebody consider it advantageous to play with their fingertips? What would the advantage be?
The disadvantage is to throw the hands into a position of greater strain.
The disadvantage is to throw the hands into a position of greater strain.
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Goldie Low D whistle
c1980 Quinn uilleann pipes
1945 Starck Highland pipes
Goldie Low D whistle
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Re: Mountain Made Low D
I wouldn't be able to cope with the offset finger holes. It's just not natural for me. They have to be straight.
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Re: Mountain Made Low D
Straight holes? No thanks, I want mine round.
Oh, sorry, wrong forum.
Oh, sorry, wrong forum.
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Re: Mountain Made Low D
I bought a low D flute with offset holes, it was, possibly a mistake, as I can now cover the normal in line holes quite well, however, it doesn't preclude one from playing it, you just use the second joint of your finger, instead of the tip, on those holes.
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Re: Mountain Made Low D
I have a Doug Tipple transverse flute with what he calls "ergonomic" holes. They seem to be oval and slanted in a direction that doesn't feel right to my fingers. I find it difficult to play.benhall.1 wrote:I wouldn't be able to cope with the offset finger holes. It's just not natural for me. They have to be straight.