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- Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:40 pm
- Forum: Sold and Old
- Topic: FS Various D Whistles (and one G)
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FS Various D Whistles (and one G)
Trying to consolidate my collection of whistles and I have numerous D's (and one G) available for sale. Most were purchased as I was trying to find my best fit/right air requirement and some are seldom played and all are in near-mint condition. Willing to sell them individually and will negotiate sh...
- Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:09 pm
- Forum: Sold and Old
- Topic: WTB: Burke High-D Composite Session Bore
- Replies: 0
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WTB: Burke High-D Composite Session Bore
I got my hands on a Burke composite narrow bore whistle thanks to a user of this forum and I'm interested to see if anyone has a session bore they are interested in selling.
Cheers -- R
Cheers -- R
- Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:50 pm
- Forum: Sold and Old
- Topic: WTB: Burke High-D Composite Narrow Bore DONE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1114
Acquired!
I managed to get my hands on one thanks to this forum. Thanks again!
- Thu May 27, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: Sold and Old
- Topic: WTB: Burke High-D Composite Narrow Bore DONE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1114
WTB: Burke High-D Composite Narrow Bore DONE
Interested in buying a good condition/gently used Burke High-D Composite Narrow Bore.
- Thu May 27, 2021 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: The exact meaning of "narrow bore".
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4232
Re: The exact meaning of "narrow bore".
I think it absolutely varies maker to maker and it would be difficult to define exactly what that means across all whistles. I think more broadly the whistle trade off is (1) easier (less breath) upper octaves at the increased difficulty of maintaining the bell note (e.g. D on a D whistle) without i...
- Thu May 27, 2021 1:39 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Half-holing C-nat
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7396
Re: Half-holing C-nat
Using the pinky to stabilize the whistle is impossible for me. Maybe it's the way my fingers have been manufactured; with the pinky down, my ring finger is immobile. Thus, both my pinkies serve as ridiculous conductors while my other fingers diligently obey my commands, albeit poorly. I also strugg...
- Thu May 27, 2021 1:30 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Got my first Low-D
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3058
Re: Got my first Low-D
I love a Low-D whistle, I just find that I practice less with mine than I should because my High-D is just so easy to grab and go. Good luck and glad you're enjoying it!