So I’m testing an experimental whistle design for a friend, and it occurs to me try something different to test the tone, intonation, and playing characteristics.
The piece is G.P. Telemann, Sonata in F Major, 1st Movement (Vivace), TWV 41:F2 for flauto dolce with harpsichord and continuo … and now for D whistle and midi in G Major.
Please be kind on the performance. I had to transpose from F to G in my head. My copy of the music is close to an Urtext with minimal markings. And I’ve only ever played this once or twice before … and never on whistle!
With the occasional talk about playing non-ITM on the whistle, I thought this might be interesting to some.
BTW, the whistle is just a basic Generation-type D whistle, plastic head and brass tube. Nothing fancy. I used Audacity for the multitrack recording and mixdown.
Hmm… that’s interesting. I’ve tried to make some recordings with my SM58 but the sound I get is nowhere near this nice. I thought that maybe I need a condenser mic, but obviously it’s possible to get good results from dynamic mics as well. Maybe I need to experiment more with mic placement.
Very nicely done! And this goes to show how the whistle is not just for ITM. I love to play renaissance and early baroque with the whistle - moreso than the recorder. Your recording is why; the whistle is much sweeter.
I’d also like to add that as great as the whistle playing is, the midi accomp. is also wonderfully done. Did you use a pre-made loop or did you roll it out yourself? It sounds wonderful for midi.
Thankyou
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