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by Parfs
Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Harmonica and tin whistle?
Replies: 14
Views: 4405

Re: Harmonica and tin whistle?

As a Harmonica (50 years plus) and Whistle player ( mostly low D's 7 years) These instruments work well together. I find that the use of a Chromatic has a better range and the advantage of key change (playing in different modes) than a straight single keyed instrument. Get to know what you like to p...
by Parfs
Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: New player
Replies: 11
Views: 3393

Re: New player

As a long term Harmonica player (60 plus years) I would second Mr Gumby's comments. As a recent convert to whistles (7 years) I have and continue to realise that breath control is an on going process and that the techniques used for the Harmonica is different from that of whistles. The plus side is ...
by Parfs
Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:01 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Left or right handed?
Replies: 14
Views: 6061

Re: Left or right handed?

Matthr

As you live in NE Somerset you may wish to. if you have not already; contact the Hibernian Centre in Avonmouth or Jill Elliot. She has a website http://www.fiddlelessons.co.uk/. She or the centre may be able to put in touch with a teacher for the pipes.