i love my clarke but i need a little louder
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I suggest an Abell or a Thin Weasel. Both these whistles have a cylindrical bore for greater loudness but they also have a wooden body that helps to mellow the tone.
Of course there are other whistle brands of this type if you dislike the types I suggested.
Conical bore whistles,like the Clarke,have better octave matching at the cost of loudness. This is compensated for by a larger window but the tone is still muted compared to a Generation or Susato cylindrical bore.
Of course there are other whistle brands of this type if you dislike the types I suggested.
Conical bore whistles,like the Clarke,have better octave matching at the cost of loudness. This is compensated for by a larger window but the tone is still muted compared to a Generation or Susato cylindrical bore.
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Well, I'll suggest the Copeland as a lovely alternative to the Clarke. I learned on a Clarke, and I still play it all the time, but when I play with other people, I often play my Copeland brass D. And, although quite an investment, I think its worth every penny...the tone is rich and full, but still cuts through in a session. And its conical bore feels similar to the Clarke, although it is heavier. Just my thoughts...
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This might save you some money - are you quite sure you need to be louder?
Often in sessions you can't hear yourself very well but you'd be very surprised at how well your whistle is projecting across the room.
If the other people are complaining they can't hear you that's another matter, of course, but in general I think loud whistles are a bit of mixed blessing.
Here's a good tip for instant "foldback" - wear a broad-brimmed hat. You'll suddenly hear yourself loud and clear.
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Often in sessions you can't hear yourself very well but you'd be very surprised at how well your whistle is projecting across the room.
If the other people are complaining they can't hear you that's another matter, of course, but in general I think loud whistles are a bit of mixed blessing.
Here's a good tip for instant "foldback" - wear a broad-brimmed hat. You'll suddenly hear yourself loud and clear.
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I love the purity of my Clarke and find that my Dixon Bb (only Dixon I own) does have a nice combination of sweetness and volume. I agree that you'd probably find the Dixon D a good bet. The Burke would be a sure thing, but the price is, well, a factor.
Foldback?! Stevie, you certainly have a way with words...even if you have to invent them.
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Foldback?! Stevie, you certainly have a way with words...even if you have to invent them.
Jef
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Foldback is what comes out of your on-stage monitors. This is a handy thing to know so you don't appear uncool when the soundman starts talking about it at your first gig with a sound system. Also a very useful word to drop when you want to come on like a pro muso and impress the impressionable at parties.On 2002-04-23 16:01, Jeferson wrote:
Foldback?! Stevie, you certainly have a way with words...even if you have to invent them.
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If you want a lot more volume, The Kildare model Susato small bore D would be the way to go. If you want something more inbetween, the very small bore (sopranino) version of the Susato D would be a good choice. Not as loud as the small bore, but still significantly louder than the Clarke. Both are inexpensive and readily available, as you probably know already.
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Another suggestion for an inexpensive whistle - try an Oak. It's just a bit louder, but the tone has far less breath than the Clark, so it cuts through without sounding loud. It's the one I choose for playing in a group - of course, I haven't shaken loose the bucks for a Burke or a Sindt yet!
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