Hi, New Member/Whistler Here
- xcaliburgirl
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Hi, New Member/Whistler Here
Hi folks,
I've been lurking for a few days, trying to say "Chiff and Fipple" three times fast. I guess "Fiff and Whiffle" or "Chip and Fiffle" are close enough.
I just bought my first whistle: a Susato Kildare Low D.
Now I know what you're thinking, but I'm not ignorant. Just stubborn. Or stupid, if you will. I have some experience with flute and recorder, maybe that won't do any good or maybe it will. I guess we'll find out when my whistle gets here. So I may end up posting my frustration on here for your encouragement and/or we-told-you-so-go-buy-a-high-d.
I think I must be in the very early stages of WhOA. I ordered my whistle on Saturday and it should be arriving from The Whistle Shop on Thursday. The anticipation is driving me crazy. This morning I was listening to my Máire Brennan Cd (which was what had renewed the fascination that started with, yes I admit it, that stupid Titanic movie :roll: ) and thinking about my whistle while I was getting ready for work. And next thing I know, I was wearing white socks and running shoes! The dress code is business casual, but not that casual. I just know it: I'm doomed!
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself.
Alicia
I've been lurking for a few days, trying to say "Chiff and Fipple" three times fast. I guess "Fiff and Whiffle" or "Chip and Fiffle" are close enough.
I just bought my first whistle: a Susato Kildare Low D.
Now I know what you're thinking, but I'm not ignorant. Just stubborn. Or stupid, if you will. I have some experience with flute and recorder, maybe that won't do any good or maybe it will. I guess we'll find out when my whistle gets here. So I may end up posting my frustration on here for your encouragement and/or we-told-you-so-go-buy-a-high-d.
I think I must be in the very early stages of WhOA. I ordered my whistle on Saturday and it should be arriving from The Whistle Shop on Thursday. The anticipation is driving me crazy. This morning I was listening to my Máire Brennan Cd (which was what had renewed the fascination that started with, yes I admit it, that stupid Titanic movie :roll: ) and thinking about my whistle while I was getting ready for work. And next thing I know, I was wearing white socks and running shoes! The dress code is business casual, but not that casual. I just know it: I'm doomed!
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself.
Alicia
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Re: Hi, New Member/Whistler Here
Welcome Alicia
Good Luck
waitingame
If you learn to play even moderately well on the Low D (particularly the Susato, which IMHO is not really a beginner's instrument) you'll be surprised at how good you sound when you succomb and get a decent high D.xcaliburgirl wrote: I just bought my first whistle: a Susato Kildare Low D.
Alicia
Good Luck
waitingame
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Welcome, Alicia!
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I do not feel obliged to believe that that same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.
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Welcome!
Why conform! If your heart said low whistle, then that's the place to start. And since you've got some wind experience that should help.
I'm a beginner, too, but I've been a musician all my life. If I'd started playing what I wanted from the beginning I would have saved a lot of frustrating years. I think our true longing is our roadmap to a happy life. So enjoy your new beginning. It may (or may not) be a tough road to start with but so what...Party On!
Fran
Why conform! If your heart said low whistle, then that's the place to start. And since you've got some wind experience that should help.
I'm a beginner, too, but I've been a musician all my life. If I'd started playing what I wanted from the beginning I would have saved a lot of frustrating years. I think our true longing is our roadmap to a happy life. So enjoy your new beginning. It may (or may not) be a tough road to start with but so what...Party On!
Fran
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth creates a world that is blind and toothless - Ghandi
I suspect blind and toothless may not be optimum for good whistle playing...but then again...
I suspect blind and toothless may not be optimum for good whistle playing...but then again...
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No worries! my first whistle was a Kerry low D that I saw in the local music shop window. I hadn't touched a whistle for years but I just liked the look of it & had to have it.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Welcome!!!
The rest, as they say, is history.
Welcome!!!
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Wecome to the board, Alicia. Anyone whose screen name draws from Arthurian legend is welcome, in my book anyway.
Donn't worry, you don't have WhOA - YET! That condition is only diagnosed by the appearance of two or more of the following symptoms:
1. Buying multiple whistles at one time;
2. Buying whistles off eBay;
3. Buying any whistle in a key other than C, D or low D.
4. Buying your fourth D whistle (assuming you still have the first three);
5. Buying your second whistle in C or your third in low D,
6. Being able to identfy five whistle makers by name,
7. Being able to be named by three whistle makers.
Donn't worry, you don't have WhOA - YET! That condition is only diagnosed by the appearance of two or more of the following symptoms:
1. Buying multiple whistles at one time;
2. Buying whistles off eBay;
3. Buying any whistle in a key other than C, D or low D.
4. Buying your fourth D whistle (assuming you still have the first three);
5. Buying your second whistle in C or your third in low D,
6. Being able to identfy five whistle makers by name,
7. Being able to be named by three whistle makers.
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Welcome Alicia! If you keep reading here, your collection of whistles will certainly expand, this forum is inspiring and fun, and very irreverent. I keep reading reviews of whistles and thinking " Why don't I have one of those yet?"
Somewhere in this forum is a great picture of JessieK's collection...we all have a way to go.
Bob
Somewhere in this forum is a great picture of JessieK's collection...we all have a way to go.
Bob
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Welcome Alicia. You are in big trouble and don't even suspect a thing. I am just learning to play a low whistle myself. It is different. But hang in there it gets easier. BTW when ordering always order a bunch of whistles. It is more economical shipping wise.
Chuck if 2 symptoms is diagnotic what is 5 of 7?
Ron
Chuck if 2 symptoms is diagnotic what is 5 of 7?
Ron
- xcaliburgirl
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Thanks for the welcome everybody.
Aw man, as long as you were ordering, you should have ordered a handful of cheap whistles to go with it.
Yeah, I know, I didn't think of that until afterwards.BTW when ordering always order a bunch of whistles. It is more economical shipping wise.
Eek! Then what am I DOING here?!?!?! I should be running for my life! Seems that bug is contagious.Donn't worry, you don't have WhOA - YET!
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Welcome, Alicia! Yes -- run for the hills! There is no hope as long as you are exposing yourself to the high levels of WhOA viruses here on C&F. We've all got it, and we are all happy to share the bug.xcaliburgirl wrote: Eek! Then what am I DOING here?!?!?! I should be running for my life! Seems that bug is contagious.
In spite of that -- enjoy your Susato low D. If you have flute experience, it won't be as difficult for you. Piper's grip will be necessary and may feel a little weird at first. Be patient -- it wil be beautiful!
Debbie
Welcome Alicia, you should be glad that you did not start with a Clarke's like i did. Then besides chewing the paint off the outside I almost chewed the wood out of the inside and drove several dogs and cats to run away never to return, as I learned such gens as 'Thank God Wer'e Surrounded By Creameries'. Also I once tried to play "The Hucklebuck' but when a neighbor arrived with a loaded shotgun looking for the Devil, I had to quit.