anyone playing a Bb?
anyone playing a Bb?
Greetings, all! I wondered if anyone could tell me about Bb whistles. I have very small hands and the low D is a behemoth. Are Bb's much more manageable in regard to size? Do you find it a useful addition to your collection? Do you have any suggestions about other options? I love the sound of the lower whistles and don't wan't to miss out.
Upon re-reading this post, I see that I have fallen victim to WHOA. I am a rank amateur, having played the pennywhistle for precisely one month. I now own three penney whistles, have another on order, and already getting 'peckish' about low whistles.
God help me. I'll need him when my husband leaves.
Upon re-reading this post, I see that I have fallen victim to WHOA. I am a rank amateur, having played the pennywhistle for precisely one month. I now own three penney whistles, have another on order, and already getting 'peckish' about low whistles.
God help me. I'll need him when my husband leaves.
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Try a Generation. I think the Bb is the best of their line. If you want a little more of a low-whistle sound, you might want a Burke composite. They have a nice, round, mellow sound.
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Here's a vote for a blue-topped Generation Bb.
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Bloomfield is correct...your best value is a Generation. Might need a little tweak, though.
I dislike Bb sound. OK for some tunes, but overall it's a gloomy sounding key to me. Oddly enough I go to Eb (higher pitch than D by a tad) when I want to give my ears a rest. It sounds sweeter and livlier.
These odd key instruments are good for your own pleasure or for accompanying singing, but not for session tunes. For sessions all you need is D.
I dislike Bb sound. OK for some tunes, but overall it's a gloomy sounding key to me. Oddly enough I go to Eb (higher pitch than D by a tad) when I want to give my ears a rest. It sounds sweeter and livlier.
These odd key instruments are good for your own pleasure or for accompanying singing, but not for session tunes. For sessions all you need is D.
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Agreed. Next thing best to a cocobolo Grinter. Totally changed my view on Burkes generally.chas wrote:Try a Generation. I think the Bb is the best of their line. If you want a little more of a low-whistle sound, you might want a Burke composite. They have a nice, round, mellow sound.
Finally the only total consensus missing is on the Generations', or Burkes' colours
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I have a Generation nickel Bb and an Overton Bb. I find that the spread is similar except for the bottom hole of the Gen, which is a little difficult for me with regular man hands, while the Overton is closer and is very comfortable. I have a Hoover whitecap on my Gen tube and I really like it for practicing. The Overton takes some getting used to.
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