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Prunus cerasifera putting on a show

A recorder piece called Mein Verlangen by Susato, transposed from C to G

https://youtu.be/WSckuGpXhfU

I would definitely recommend that anyone spend the first year or so of their learning on a single whistle. Learners tend to buy a bunch of whistles in an effort to sound better or find a tone they like. The truth is that you can improve your tone a hell of a lot more just by getting better at playi...

Yes, we know about nuts. So what does DoNuts translate to then? I . Torus. Its basically a shape,a toroidal confectionary item Which has already been pointed out well before the question was asked, by which time the general drift had shifted to something else. You won't get far ignoring a thread's ...

david_h wrote:Yes, we know about nuts. So what does DoNuts translate to then? I .

Torus. Its basically a shape,a toroidal confectionary item

pancelticpiper wrote:
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Like the left and middle ones.

It must be the newer ones that have that tendency. I've heard others playing them and they all have that cracking tendency. I'd like to try a MkI

This is a piece in a clarinet book I have, but played on my Gunter Wunderlich wooden alto. I changed the ryhthm of the piece slightly, added some syncopation with a slowish tempo.

https://youtu.be/XBmdm6hg1EU

D Feadóg. I'd like something better because I don't like its raspy cracking tendency, but the tuning is excellent.

I think its staying put. Life's too short. I'll just focus on the Feadóg and its tendency to crack

Peter Duggan wrote:

AuLoS303 wrote:It seems a Rudall would be not be one to go for

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From that search link:
"They tend to need a lot of air to play, and can be more tiring and more difficult to play in tune. "

I've been googling but no joy, what is the difference between a Pratten and a Rudall flute? https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+the+difference+between+a+Pratten+and+a+Rudall+flute ! (Top result: Pratten/Rudall etc. ) Thanks. It seems a Rudall would be not be one to go for, not that I can afford...

Dan A. wrote:Earlier today I received two Whorfin Woods whistles to evaluate. I can say for certain that I will be purchasing one or both. They earn a high recommendation for folks who like wood whistles.

Oh they look nice!

Clarke Sweetone perhaps, or a Shaw? From what I've heard it seems the conical whistles have a more even tone

As you know, the first to do is to fill the back og the head. Then the more difficult parts comes. You might have to adjust the finger holes. Then, even more delicate, adjusting the whistle head. File down the fipple a little, maybe make it a bit longer, adding, I really don't know, ut search and a...