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- Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:17 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: "Pan whistle" connecting multiple whistles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1062
"Pan whistle" connecting multiple whistles
The Pan whistle is a newly developed device created using a 3D printer. The connectors are designed with a diameter of 1mm increments, allowing for the attachment of whistles of various sizes, from tin whistles to low whistles. Additionally, by connecting the mouthpiece, there is no air leakage from...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 3:29 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Identify the whistle (brass high D)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1877
Identify the whistle (brass high D)
Hello whistle lovers! Does anybody know this whistle? This is a second hand instrument that I came across recently. It's high D whistle, and fully brass made. There is a cross-head screw on the back side. I guess this is by David O'Brien in Canada, but not sure. I would be happy if you know who made...
- Wed May 26, 2021 3:50 am
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: "Blow the timber - A study of Woodenflute in Traditional Music" Digital book and music release.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2482
"Blow the timber - A study of Woodenflute in Traditional Music" Digital book and music release.
"Blow the timber - A study of Woodenflute in Traditional Music" Digital book and music release. Music by Ceri Rhys Matthews from Wales Jean-Michel Veillon from Brittany Kevin Ryan from Ireland ******* "Blow the Timber" is a multi-volume project that explores various styles of the...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:19 pm
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Why Eb not D# (flute key names)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7890
Why Eb not D# (flute key names)
It seems to be common to call the metal keys attached on the flute such as Eb (not D#), G# (not Ab), Bb (not A#), etc... Have you ever thought about why it is? I guessed it has something to do with the tonality. Starting from the key of C major, there is no sharp or flat of course. And then... 3 fla...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:40 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: R.I.P Ralph Sweet the flute maker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3947
Re: R.I.P Ralph Sweet the flute maker
Should I delete this thread?
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:28 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: R.I.P Ralph Sweet the flute maker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3947
R.I.P Ralph Sweet the flute maker
R.I.P Ralph Sweet [1929 - 2019] An great wind instrument maker from America has passed away on June 20th 2019 at age of 90. I heard this truly sad news from Ralph's successor and former foreman of Sweetheart Co.,Joseph Morneaux. He says "Ralph died yesterday morning at the elderly home he was r...
- Fri May 19, 2017 8:02 pm
- Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
- Topic: Opening a music store. Any recommendations for instruments?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11307
Re: Opening a music store. Any recommendations for instrumen
Thank you for all of your comments, I have some chances to go to China and South Korea, so I will try to find how to get them.
- Mon May 15, 2017 5:47 pm
- Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
- Topic: Opening a music store. Any recommendations for instruments?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11307
Opening a music store. Any recommendations for instruments?
* Sorry for cross-post with thesession.org I would like to read as many opinions as I can get. I will open an Irish traditional music store in Kyoto this November. Now I am only selling flutes and whistles online, but when I opened the store, I am wishing to sell some other instruments such as the h...
- Mon May 08, 2017 8:42 pm
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Posting clips
- Replies: 2643
- Views: 1045638
Re: Posting clips
I've uploaded new video of me playing 4 different kinds of flutes. Enjoy ;-) Doyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBbWAjsxPHw *The first tune title is wrong. Does anybody know correct title? Sweetheart Piccolo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSxfm6XdmsI Somers (Pratten and Rudall) from 2:10 https:/...
- Mon May 08, 2017 7:59 am
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: The best flute case? Light, solid, small, cheap hard case
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1881
The best flute case? Light, solid, small, cheap hard case
Hi, I would like to introduce my most favorite flute case that I found after trying many different types of cases. This case is originally for putting fishing gear, such as lure,sinker and so on,but suitable for putting an Irish flute in it. Keyless / keyed both fits just perfectly. It's sold at Ama...
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:33 pm
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Flute Materials
- Replies: 75
- Views: 12626
Re: Flute Materials
I finally catched up the conversation. Thanks everyone to share a lot of your opinions and experiences. It's getting really deeper and more interesting than I first thought. I think I got the conclusion about my question, but please keep going if you like. The part about differences among various ki...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:43 pm
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Flute Materials
- Replies: 75
- Views: 12626
Re: Flute Materials
Here is an opinion from my friend Andy Xu, who started making flutes in Beijing. "So back to the question of timber, as I was major in physics in the university, I have some knowledge about the acoustic. In my opinion, the most important thing is about energy transfer, the embouchure is the sou...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:17 am
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Flute Materials
- Replies: 75
- Views: 12626
Re: Flute Materials
Thanks everyone for all of the comments. This is really interesting. Sirchronique > There was a study done once with Boehm flutes of different materials, and, if I recall correctly, none of the participants could tell the difference. Yes, that’s what I read about. But I still want to stick on timber...
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:48 pm
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Flute Materials
- Replies: 75
- Views: 12626
Re: Flute Materials
Another one. Is "African black wood" same as Grenadilla?
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:46 pm
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Flute Materials
- Replies: 75
- Views: 12626
Flute Materials
Hello, I haven't checked this forum for really a long time, but now I've just started reading posts. And it's so interesting. I am now writing an Irish flute book in Japanese language, and doing some research about the instrument itself. The question is, there are several choices for timber, such as...