Hi, I have been playing the tin whistle for about 3 years and was looking to purchase another flute with a different sound. I was wondering what would be a good one to choose? Something that is similar to play would be good, I think. I was looking into the duduk and the nay and was wondering how much breath it took to play these, if it was a lot more intense? Or if anyone has another that they think is better that would be great. Thanks very much.
Adam
i am very happy with my Casey Burns Folk Flute, it is easy to play and very high quality for a very affordable price. or a low whistle.
The Irish flute is exactly the same as the tin whistle once you figure out the old embouchure. 
Doc
I’m still trying to figure out the question, but if it’s an entry-level Irish-style flute you might be after, do a search on ‘Doug Tipple’. His PVC flutes are inexpensive, and are the best value around. If that suits you, you can start looking at the higher-end stuff that gets discussed around here constantly.
If you enjoy whistle, you’ll love simple-system flute.
Anyone notice this is Adam’s very first post?
Welcome welcome! 
I’d agree that the Tipple scores a solid 10 on the bang-for-the-buck-o-meter.
Doc
Hi, yes it is indeed my first post, just found the site and seems a great one.
Basically I was just looking for a new flute to play. Certainly doesn’t have to be a irish style, perhaps I should have put this in the World/folk woodwinds section?
I was looking at the quena, does anyone play it? How is the mouthpiece, seems like it could be quite difficult to get a tune? Thanks again.
Adam
That question is kind of like asking, " What kind of vehicle should I get?" Whereupon my response would be, “Well, what will you be using it for?” There’s no sense buying a vehicle until you have a use for it.
That being said, Irish flute would probably be a good starter instrument since you already know the tin whistle. You would be able to learn the basics of transverse flutes fairly quickly (relatively speaking)and be able to transition to other types of music and flutes with some decent experience and ability under your belt.
Hi Adam. I have a Sweetheart flute which is currently looking for a new home. (I’m selling it because I have another Sweetheart, and I’ve just got an Ormiston…I’m feeling poor! ). It’s easy to blow as far as flutes go, and has a good tone.
You’ll see it on the whistle and flute forums.
Cass.
Welcome to the gang, Adam. Here’s a quick look
at playing the quena:
I remembered that the front page of chiffandfipple.com mentions
this problem. Unfortunately, when I looked, the info was outdated.
Unless Olwell started making bamboo flutes again? If so, then, I
could say “look here” again…
If your looking to stay with a vertical flute instead of going to a horizontal one like the irish flute, you might try a Native american style flute.
Yes, good idea, Brian, or…how about a Low Whistle? 
They are a lot like the high tin whistle, but have a much different voice!
Take a look here:
http://www.chiffandfipple.com/low.html
and here on Brian’s site:
Yes, good idea, Brian, or…how about a Low Whistle? They are a lot like the high tin whistle, but have a much different voice!
Take a look here:
http://www.chiffandfipple.com/low.html
and here on Brian’s site:
To answer the question about the quena: I play a bit on both it and its Japanese big brother the shakuhachi. It is a lot easier to get a sound out of, and to develop some control over the transverse (Irish/simple/whatever) flute. I had a bit of struggle with the weird posture but with some work and coaching, most of those troubles are gone.
Consider a fife, either the B flat military style or one of the various “folk” fifes Sweetheart and other makers offer. Size wise, they are closer to your whistle, but the lip technique and tone are quite different. Being smaller than the full-fledged D flute you can “ease into” the different playing posture.
Yes, what he said, good point.
Try the Irish flute. I played an M&E polymer after the whistle, and I am still playing it. The Tipple PVC flute is also another great choice. I’ve also heard good things about Forbes flutes.
I have played whistle for longer than I like to admit. High and low.
I just got the logical transition wood wind from a vertically blown fipple Irish flute to a transverse blown Irish flute. Kind of a “no brainer”.
The fingering is the same. Ornaments are the same. All of the tunes that I have collected “work”.
I got a Casey Burns Rudall style. The first time I picked it up, I got a solid ,loud bell tone. I was surprised how much louder it is than my Copeland low D which by most standards is a loud low whistle. Now I am thinking about selling the Copeland as I now have a really great low whistle, er, flute.
Hi Adam
welcome !
As somebody already said the most logical thing to do would be begining to learn the irish flute after the whistle .
To start with a shakuhachi it’s also fine but it would be even more difficult than the irish flute , belive me , I’ve been playing shakuhachi for a while !
And about the Ney , more specifically turkish ney , it has a very different blowing technique , I would say even harder than shakuhachi !!!
Anyway good luck with the flute adventure !
Manuel
I gave up the fife after many, many years in favor of the Irish flute. The fife is definately not a parlor instrument and not recommended for indoor playing. Its a great instrument for outside and for marching bands, et al. I would rethink going with a fife and definately go with an Irish flute.
And if you want to play Irish music with others, the Irish flute’s probably your best choice there, too. I don’t know for ney or shakahuchi tuning, but like others have said the transition from whistle to flute is a no-brainer fingeringwise and there’s no transposition required. The embouchure thing may take a little more time, but you’ll get it.
In the $100-ish or less price range, I’d go with the Tipple. If you’re willing to spend $400 on a keyless flute you’ll probably be content with for general use for life (until you succumb to the wooden-flute temptation, that is ), I’d heartily recommend one of those new Delrin flutes Rob Forbes is making. It’s easy to play and sounds as good as most any other flute that I’ve run into. www.forbesflutes.com