Hi, Im Eric.
I just recently decovered the joy of playing the tin whistle. I bought a Generation "C" three weeks ago and fell in love with it. I now have 3 whistles, and 3 more coming in the mail.
I just want to thank you all so much for all your knowledge. When I first came onto the internet to check out tin whistles I was confused. But now that I have found this message board, and the search feature, I feel much more informed.
Thank you! And im so excited to get to know all you great people!
Eric
Hi Im new here, and new to Whistling!
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Chuck_Clark
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Welcome aboard, Eric. Sounds like you've already mastered the primary attribute of tinwhistlers.
You might think that that attribute was breath control, or fingeringg, or even a vast memory for tunes.
Nope! It's the obsessive accumulation of far more whistles than you can realistically play. Sounds like you're well on your way.
And, by the way, the correct form of greeting is "Hi, I'm Eric, and I play whistle."
You might think that that attribute was breath control, or fingeringg, or even a vast memory for tunes.
Nope! It's the obsessive accumulation of far more whistles than you can realistically play. Sounds like you're well on your way.
And, by the way, the correct form of greeting is "Hi, I'm Eric, and I play whistle."
Its Winter - Gotta learn to play the blues
its even grater than you think- clicky here little chickadees!Tinanana wrote:Hi Eric!! Welcome!! This place is so great!
qui jure suo utitur neminem laedit
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Eric N
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Hi Again.
Chuck_Clark wrote:And, by the way, the correct form of greeting is "Hi, I'm Eric, and I play whistle."
I am a tad bid scared actually with how this forum contributes toward my vast hunger for new whistles. Its awesome to have a place where I can meet people that have the same passion. But I am begining to see the long term effects of hanging out here.
Eric
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Hello Eric,
Welcome! I too, am a new whistler, and it is great fun to learn. Let me encourage you to resist collecting whistles just yet, as I have been encouraged that each whistle has it's own nuances, and it might be easier for you to grow in your playing with one or two whistles, assuming the whistles you are buying are very different. My whistling elders here at C&F may refute that notion, and if so, go with there response!
Besides, if you're like me, with a birthday coming up and Christmas, you want to save some gift-giving ideas don't you??
peace,
matt
Welcome! I too, am a new whistler, and it is great fun to learn. Let me encourage you to resist collecting whistles just yet, as I have been encouraged that each whistle has it's own nuances, and it might be easier for you to grow in your playing with one or two whistles, assuming the whistles you are buying are very different. My whistling elders here at C&F may refute that notion, and if so, go with there response!
Besides, if you're like me, with a birthday coming up and Christmas, you want to save some gift-giving ideas don't you??
peace,
matt
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I think....
I think he's a carrier, this is serious!JillyKB wrote:WhOA has affected another one
Welcome Eric!
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Walk into the light Eric ! ...... Walk into the light.....
Hi Eric ,
Just to reasure you on the other side of things......
I would back up the previous comment to hold off buying these shiny blowly things.
The others are only joshing you.
Most would recommend that you spend time really getting to know how you play with one whistle (if you new to wind instruments) as each whistle is different and requires degrees of playing. You could get confused about your playing ability if you swap all the time.
By all means experiment with cheapies until you settle on one.
I have stayed with my Oak D for a year and a half and have only just reciently got a Dixon two piece which will last me for some time.
But then I am always 'too careful' and not so impulsive, and that can be a trip up in itself...........but this isn't therapy.
Good luck and welcome......
Just to reasure you on the other side of things......
I would back up the previous comment to hold off buying these shiny blowly things.
The others are only joshing you.
Most would recommend that you spend time really getting to know how you play with one whistle (if you new to wind instruments) as each whistle is different and requires degrees of playing. You could get confused about your playing ability if you swap all the time.
By all means experiment with cheapies until you settle on one.
I have stayed with my Oak D for a year and a half and have only just reciently got a Dixon two piece which will last me for some time.
But then I am always 'too careful' and not so impulsive, and that can be a trip up in itself...........but this isn't therapy.
Good luck and welcome......
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Re: Walk into the light Eric ! ...... Walk into the light...
It's not????dolmen wrote: .........but this isn't therapy.
"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough." --Albert Einstein
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Eric N
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Thank you all so much for your Advise.
Thank you all so much for your advise. I really apreciate the warm welcomes!
Eric
Eric
Eric