neither.....Ivy leafDerkk wrote:Sorry, but what is the 'whistle'? With your mouth or is it an instrument?
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Thinking about starting up the flute
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Despite the "Chirp" from Denny, it usually means the common fipple flute around here.....although, whistling (my original instrument...) is legitimate enough, these days be prepared to get less respect then "that" Boudhran player......Denny wrote:neither.....Ivy leafDerkk wrote:Sorry, but what is the 'whistle'? With your mouth or is it an instrument?
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"I fail to see why doing the same thing over and over and getting the
same results every time is insanity: I've almost proved it isn't;
only a few more tests now and I'm sure results will differ this time ... "
"I fail to see why doing the same thing over and over and getting the
same results every time is insanity: I've almost proved it isn't;
only a few more tests now and I'm sure results will differ this time ... "
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The site www.allmusic.com is a good resource for looking up album details. And in their credits listings, they make a distinction between "whistle (human)" and "whistle (instrument)". But, of course, their data-bot usually gets it wrong. So according to them, the likes of Mary Bergin and Brian Finnegan are whistling away like the Seven Dwarves. 
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Joel Barish: Is there any risk of brain damage?
Dr. Mierzwiak: Well, technically speaking, the procedure is brain damage.
Joel Barish: Is there any risk of brain damage?
Dr. Mierzwiak: Well, technically speaking, the procedure is brain damage.
If you're confused, what's happened is that your comment hasDerkk wrote:Sorry, but what is the 'whistle'? With your mouth or is it an instrument?
discombobulated some folks. This is originally a TinWhistle forum,
and has only branched out to other instruments as it became
necessary. Likewise, most people come here because of the whistle,
and take up other instruments later. So it's surprising to find a
member who doesn't know about the whistle.
If you look at the forum index, you'll notice that the first in the list
is the Whistle forum. It is a great place to learn about the instrument.
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....just short a few bits of birdseed this aft..........Denny wrote:not discombobulated at all, thank you!
tin whistles....indeed
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"I fail to see why doing the same thing over and over and getting the
same results every time is insanity: I've almost proved it isn't;
only a few more tests now and I'm sure results will differ this time ... "
"I fail to see why doing the same thing over and over and getting the
same results every time is insanity: I've almost proved it isn't;
only a few more tests now and I'm sure results will differ this time ... "
Re: Thinking about starting up the flute
To begin with, I'd say that a musical instrument, any instrument, represents a musical voice, as the voice of the player.Derkk wrote:I play violin terribly, and I'm not really interested in it anymore.
I know almost nothing about the flute, I was wondering if I could get some newbie info on it, if anyone cares to share.
Like:
How hard is it? I know all band/orchestra instruments are hard to some degree, but is this too big of a jump for a total amateur? I have loads of time to waste practicing.
Does it require a lot of care and maintinaince?
Is it fun? It looks fun to me.
Are there any brands to watch out for? Good or bad?
And, are they expensive..
Basically, it comes down to your interest in having such a voice.
If that sounds good, then go for it!
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Joel Barish: Is there any risk of brain damage?
Dr. Mierzwiak: Well, technically speaking, the procedure is brain damage.
Joel Barish: Is there any risk of brain damage?
Dr. Mierzwiak: Well, technically speaking, the procedure is brain damage.
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