Characteristics of a "good" whistle

[Jetboy]

"Should I expect to be able make a whistle on which I - of humble skill - can easily play all the notes in two octaves? If yes, I will set upon that quest. If no, then I will set upon playing some tunes."

I say YES Carey carry on! And play on, too!

I'll second that sentiment. It is what got me started.

[Jetboy]

"Should I expect to be able make a whistle on which I - of humble skill - can easily play all the notes in two octaves? If yes, I will set upon that quest. If no, then I will set upon playing some tunes."

I say YES Carey carry on! And play on, too!

I'll second that sentiment. It is what got me started.

(sorry - pressed the button twice by mistake )

[Daniel_Bingamon]

Yes, any whistle that has a reasonable length/bore ratio should be able to play two octaves. Thinning out the sharp edge on the underside is one of the of the many keys to helping upper octave problems.