I basically agree... For a while now I have been considering putting together a collection of tunes having essentially a one-octave range, probably using ABC format. These tunes would in general be useful for beginners, but would also, and perhaps more importantly, play a significant role in noise abatement I think that there a lot of nice ones out there. I also think that I am going to start now...On 2002-08-14 15:59, Kar wrote:
Anyway, I practice my D whistle at bus stops (with the earplugs already in anyway), and it's MUCH nicer for my ears than at home. In fact, I don't even play my D or even C whistles much anymore because they are too high; the Bb or the A is easier on the ears. And I play mostly one-octave folk & traditional music. How people stand those jigs & reels in the upper octaves is amazing to me.
Kar, I would be interested in the tunes that you play, and I would invite anyone else to submit a list of favorite tunes (of any type) that have a single-octave range (or _slightly_ more). Titles will be fine, ABC would be better, and ABC files could be sent as attachments to the e-mail address in my profile. The tunes need not necessarily be whistle friendly, nor in the key of D. I can take care of any necessary or desirable transposition.
I will, of course, make the collection available when completed. Any paricipation would be welcome and most appreciated.