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by brewerpaul
Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:15 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: A little favor, for those so inclined...
Replies: 2
Views: 3781

A little favor, for those so inclined...

My great nephew (and great kid!) Ben is starting second grade in the fall and has a summer assignment of collecting as many postcards as possible for some kind of project in the fall. Mainly US, but he'd love seeing postcards from other countries too.If you'd like to help him,please send a postcard ...
by brewerpaul
Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:11 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: 3d Printed whistle.
Replies: 19
Views: 11687

Re: 3d Printed whistle.

Greg stopped by yesterday and showed me his 3D printed whistles. I'm lucky to have him living fairly close and we've become face to face friends and session mates. That first black whistle he made isn't a bad whistle at all,apart from an unstable low D note. It's fairly quiet which could be a plus o...
by brewerpaul
Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:13 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Looking for Tony Higgins
Replies: 3
Views: 4070

Re: Looking for Tony Higgins

More time to work on the slow airs and thinking of getting out the banjo and relearning claw hammer style. Getting psyched. :party: Tony If you're playing trad, you might consider a tenor banjo. They're great fun and you don't spend all your time messing with different tunings. I love having both a...
by brewerpaul
Sun May 19, 2019 7:01 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: The History of Alba Whistles? (and other makers)
Replies: 11
Views: 6342

Re: The History of Alba Whistles? (and other makers)

Would you be interested in my story? It's kind of long, with a lot of serendipity and incredible coincidences. Sure! Well, I wrote something up, but it turned out to be pretty long,maybe too long to post here. Maybe too long for most people to be interested.It's nearly 2 pages single spaced. :boggl...
by brewerpaul
Sun May 19, 2019 5:23 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Goldie clogging despite cleaning, toothpaste, etc.
Replies: 13
Views: 7007

Re: Goldie clogging despite cleaning, toothpaste, etc.

You can also use Dupenol (sp)...it's for recorders. Piper Joe Dupenol is basically a very dilute soap.One advantage is that it comes in a handy dropper bottle. You can make pretty much the same thing with a drop or two of Dawn dishwashing soap in a cup of water. Just drizzle a bit of that through t...
by brewerpaul
Wed May 08, 2019 6:48 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Making wooden whistles - need some help
Replies: 6
Views: 4526

Re: Making wooden whistles - need some help

No matter what you do, I don't think you can make a usable whistle with a 3/4" bore and short tube. You can't change physics. Keep at it though and let us know how you do.
by brewerpaul
Wed May 08, 2019 6:43 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: The History of Alba Whistles? (and other makers)
Replies: 11
Views: 6342

Re: The History of Alba Whistles? (and other makers)

Would you be interested in my story? It's kind of long, with a lot of serendipity and incredible coincidences.
by brewerpaul
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:21 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: First Hornpipe
Replies: 13
Views: 5209

Re: First Hornpipe

The Boys of Bluehill was the first hornpipe that I learned. In fact, it was the first Irish tune of any kind that I learned. It's not too hard and is pretty popular at sessions. I often follow it with the Belfast Hornpipe. That one sounds tough, especially the third section , but it's not as hard as...
by brewerpaul
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:18 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Tin whistle ornamentation!
Replies: 16
Views: 8069

Re: Tin whistle ornamentation!

If you're really a newbie, I'd say don't even bother with ornaments at this point. An unornamented tune played well is far better than an ornamented tune played badly. Some of the old timers didn't use ornaments a lot. As a newbie you have more basic things to get solid at first- breathing,rhythm,et...
by brewerpaul
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Top 5 trad tunes to learn on whistle?
Replies: 20
Views: 8608

Re: Top 5 trad tunes to learn on whistle?

\ I feel like what I've learned about ITM from going to sessions or reading about sessions hasn't made me like it very much. I like hearing the music, but as far as I can tell the culture of sessions is cliquish and unwelcoming. People typically have sort of grimly serious expressions on their face...
by brewerpaul
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:11 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Top 5 trad tunes to learn on whistle?
Replies: 20
Views: 8608

Re: Top 5 trad tunes to learn on whistle?

Hi all! I just started down my whistle journey, inspired by a recent trip to Ireland. I have found a group to play with here in West Virginia, but I need to learn some tunes. I have sat in with them on guitar before, and it's the old go round the circle with requests. There are just so many tunes t...
by brewerpaul
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:02 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: What playability factors can I expect with a better whistle?
Replies: 16
Views: 7134

Re: What playability factors can I expect with a better whis

Are there any sessions where you live? There are likely to be several different whistles at a session, so you can hear some differences, maybe even try the whistles. As a real newbie, it's hard to really know what you want in a whistle. If you're happy with the Clarke for now, stick with it.You may ...
by brewerpaul
Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Burke Whistle Patina
Replies: 9
Views: 3693

Re: Burke Whistle Patina

To polish or not to polish that patina is purely a cosmetic choice. For me, life is too short to waste time polishing whistles or whistle parts. It's futile, as the patina will inevitably return, and the time is better spent playing the whistle or other instruments. It's up to you.
by brewerpaul
Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:00 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: After Playing Two Weeks !
Replies: 6
Views: 3263

Re: After Playing Two Weeks !

Better than blowing to clear moisture in the windway, try sucking in quickly.Don't be squeamish- it's only condensed moisture from your breath! With practice you can do this right in the middle of a tune,barely missing a beat. You can help prevent clogging with a mild soap solution in the windway. A...
by brewerpaul
Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Mellow Dog help needed
Replies: 18
Views: 6666

Re: Mellow Dog help needed

See if you can have another person play it for you,preferably someone halfway decent on the whistle. They sound 'way different from the audience side.