Burke Session high D?

CranberryDog · Post by **CranberryDog** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:23 pm

I am looking for a good session high D. I was impressed by the sample on the Burke web site of his session high D. It sounds to me like it has ample volume, fast transitions, and accurate upper register. Anyone have experience with one? Thanks.

pipersgrip · Post by **pipersgrip** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:42 pm

burke is a great whistle in any key. i highly reccommend them.

Byll · Post by **Byll** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:08 pm

For dependability, dead-on intonation, playability, and consistency, you cannot go wrong with a Burke.

Good luck in your choice.
Byll

Scott McCallister · Post by **Scott McCallister** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:37 pm

Yes, truly, Burkes rock.

straycat82 · Post by **straycat82** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:48 pm

I have a brass session bore Burke in D and it's a very clear, pure sounding whistle. Very responsive and balanced.

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:29 pm

I will likely own my Burke for life. It is my most played whistle.

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:02 pm

Burke BRASS 'D' is fantastic. The aluminium is good as well but for me it lacks the life and rich tone colour of the brass.

Slayer · Post by **Slayer** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:13 pm

I have Burke DBSBT and agree, that it is good for session.
But a sound on my taste too clean and snotty. Some notes, apparently, will consist all their one harmonic

Nevertheless it - oustanding whistle for good money!

PS: Now i wait Overton High D to replace Burke

fancypiper · Post by **fancypiper** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:03 am

My favorite soprano D whistle is the Clarke origional design and my second favorite is my Burke blacktip brass session pro (too "pure" in the second octave places it second).

MTGuru · Post by **MTGuru** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:14 am

CranberryDog wrote:It sounds to me like it has ample volume, fast transitions, and accurate upper register.

That description is spot-on. A fine whistle. Some people find the tone a bit pure, but there are things you can do to add complexity. I prefer the sound and feel of aluminum to brass. I also prefer chocolate to vanilla.

Scott McCallister · Post by **Scott McCallister** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:47 am

MTGuru wrote:... I also prefer chocolate to vanilla.

DIE HERETIC!!!

CranberryDog · Post by **CranberryDog** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:05 am

Thanks for the replies folks. Chocolate is the choice. I find it easy to mess up a pure tone so that will not be a problem. Any opinions on the optional thumb hole. Will the hole cause more of the dreaded purity?

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:43 am

I don't like the thumb hole. But I think that's a matter of being an old dog not wanting to learn new tricks. It's not where I've been putting my thumb for years, so it feels awkward.

That said, I reviewed an aluminum Burke with the thumb hole, and the c-natural using it was strong, and well in tune. Much better than cross-fingering. So if you can take to it, I'd say use it.

CranberryDog · Post by **CranberryDog** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:16 pm

Wanderer wrote:I don't like the thumb hole. But I think that's a matter of being an old dog not wanting to learn new tricks. It's not where I've been putting my thumb for years, so it feels awkward.

That said, I reviewed an aluminum Burke with the thumb hole, and the c-natural using it was strong, and well in tune. Much better than cross-fingering. So if you can take to it, I'd say use it.

I have not played whistle for several years; mostly highland pipes during the interim, so the thumb hole does not pose a problem. Thanks for the insight; makes sense. Best.

fancypiper · Post by **fancypiper** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:37 pm

CranberryDog wrote:I have not played whistle for several years; mostly highland pipes during the interim, so the thumb hole does not pose a problem. Thanks for the insight; makes sense. Best.

Perhaps, perhaps not.

The thumb hole isn't an octave above six fingers down on the chanter, it is below the index finger of the top hand and above the middle finger of the top hand.

It seems as if it would be pretty awkward for me, at least.

My Burke likes this fingering for C natural:

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