I'm a natural :-)

[Baggy]

Hi all

As mentioned here before I have got to 50+ years old without ever playing an instrument or even learning to read music.

But my sweetone arrived this morning and it appears that I am a natural
In no time at all I was playing a long tune, fantastic

Sadly this has caused some jealousy amongst my family especially with my piano playing, music reading daughter.

My daughter stupidly claims that randomly repeating three dubious notes is not a tune, she also claims that she cannot see notation for squeeks or sqwarks in the music score. Has she not heard of ornamenting !!!!

My wife is worse and was heard muttering to my daughter "It would be a shame if someone sat on that whistle"
In fairness my wife is currently upset about our dog suddenly choosing to sit at the very end of the garden all day, strange that.

Still who cares, it is my tune and I love it

[Adrian]

[riverman]

Such wanton jealousy! And directed at such a great sound! It must be discounted--completely!

Remember Dale Wisely's wise words: "If you can make a sound, you're a musician. If you like the sounds you make, you're a good musician. If others like the sounds you make, you're a great musician."

...a comfort to me on many a day.

...especially the day one older man said my whistle sounded like a dying cat!

[Adrian]

...especially the day one older man said my whistle sounded like a dying cat!

How does he know what a dying cat sounds like?

[brewerpaul]

Great for you!

The whistle is pretty intuitive as far as fingering goes, so it's pretty easy to play tunes quickly. However, it has virtually unlimited room for growth-- record your tunes now, and then play them back again in about 6 months.
You are in for a LOT of fun. Get the rest of the family involved too!

[BoneQuint]

"If you can make a sound, you're a musician. If you like the sounds you make, you're a good musician. If others like the sounds you make, you're a great musician."

What if others like the sounds you make, but you don't?

[Tia]

"If you can make a sound, you're a musician. If you like the sounds you make, you're a good musician. If others like the sounds you make, you're a great musician."

What if others like the sounds you make, but you don't?

thenn you have problems...? or they are deaf

[Denny]

"If you can make a sound, you're a musician. If you like the sounds you make, you're a good musician. If others like the sounds you make, you're a great musician."

What if others like the sounds you make, but you don't?

recording artist with better taste than .....

[mutepointe]

"If you can make a sound, you're a musician. If you like the sounds you make, you're a good musician. If others like the sounds you make, you're a great musician."

What if others like the sounds you make, but you don't?

Someone who has to play "Danny Boy" knows the answer to that question, a "working musician" or a "performing musician."

[walrii]

"If you can make a sound, you're a musician. If you like the sounds you make, you're a good musician. If others like the sounds you make, you're a great musician."

What if others like the sounds you make, but you don't?

Someone who has to play "Danny Boy" knows the answer to that question, a "working musician" or a "performing musician."

Or a music critic.

[Baggy]

Such wanton jealousy!

Remember Dale Wisely's wise words: "If you can make a sound, you're a musician. If you like the sounds you make, you're a good musician. If others like the sounds you make, you're a great musician."
!

Excellent, I have quoted this a lot

[Baggy]

Hi all

Thanks for the encoragement.

I'm pleased to say that with a little practice I am producing a reasonable version of "merrily we roll along. Even the family grudgingly admit that it's not too bad.

I have to say picking up an albeit simple tune quickly is great for my confidence. I also now have an even greater appreciation for some of the amazing playing that I have been listening to.

Practice will continue to be an issue and I will have to work around family and neighbours as the whistle is quite loud.

Great fun so far tho

[CranberryDog]

Hi all

Thanks for the encoragement.

I'm pleased to say that with a little practice I am producing a reasonable version of "merrily we roll along. Even the family grudgingly admit that it's not too bad.

I have to say picking up an albeit simple tune quickly is great for my confidence. I also now have an even greater appreciation for some of the amazing playing that I have been listening to.

Practice will continue to be an issue and I will have to work around family and neighbours as the whistle is quite loud.

Great fun so far tho

My family was so happy when I got an Irish flute; especially the German Shepherd Dog. Best

[Tucson Whistler]

Practice will continue to be an issue and I will have to work around family and neighbours as the whistle is quite loud.

Don't worry about the loudness (unless it's 2 am ). It's hard not to feel self-conscious, but the whistle sounds better when you just play and not try to be quiet with it. It sounds like you're having fun.

[kennychaffin]

Go Baby Go!!!

If you're havin' fun then keep at it.