How definitely opinionated. Or overly ass-ertive... Hey, no hard feelings, I'm a donkeys fan, I can relate with them.On 2002-11-06 17:47, JessieK wrote:
I have played a few Shaws and they are like REALLY BAD Clarkes. I have played one Alba Low D, and I have heard that they have been improved since then, but it was extremely breathy, so much so that the top octave was not possible without hyperventilation.
If you buy one of these, you will decide that you don't like the Low whistle. Save yourself the money, over time add more to the Low whistle account, and get yourself a real one.
Jessie
IMHO, I reckon some like the sound of Shaw whistles, some like Alba's. It seems the original post precisely mentioned a taste for very breathy sound.
Loren heard the whole question and gave a balanced answer, starting from respecting Jeff's initially expressed taste. Do you like the kind of salesmen telling you : "Oh no, fer shure you don't want a motorbike. They'll make you hate the road. Get a van!"
I, for my humble part, wouldn't have had any interest in whistling, but for the sound of some breathy Low D's. I still don't care much for playing high whistles (I like them played by others... sometimes) especially when they lack chiff. I like the (old-series) Alba big D for its breathiness (a "wind drone" consistent across 2 octaves), and one of the most solid bottom D I heard, and easy fingering, and being in tune. Yes, it could require less air ; I ponder the idea of buying the new model, but I know I'd better quit smoking first! Again, all this told IMH--beginner's--O.
B.t.w. I didn't quite get the link between breathiness and wind requirement. I've seen whistles which required more air, yet had a much clearer tone. Could you elaborate ? :roll:
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A# approximates Bb
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