Fingering for high D

vaporlock · Post by **vaporlock** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 3:43 am

I've always wondered how many people finger high D as XXX|XXX as opposed to OXX|XXX

Zubivka · Post by **Zubivka** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 4:08 am

When playing 3rd octave high D, I play only oxx oxx :

I need the spare finger to plug my left ear. The right eardrum is already permanently damaged by misuse of a sxxxxo standard-bore D.

chattiekathy · Post by **chattiekathy** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:34 am

My choice wasn't there.

It depends on the whistle. I have one that sounds rough if I don't OXXlXXX it.

Kathy

Martin Milner · Post by **Martin Milner** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:52 am

I wanted to put type of tune AND the notes surrounding the D, but plumped for the former. In a quick reel or jig XXX XXX is fine, but OXX XXX is better for slow airs.

When going from D to Cnat OXX XXX makes a lot of sense - so both answers really.

TelegramSam · Post by **TelegramSam** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:52 am

The only whistle I have where it makes a significant difference in the sound is my copper Serpent D, so usually I don't bother.

spittin_in_the_wind · Post by **spittin_in_the_wind** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 9:26 am

You need another option....

"I avoid high D at all costs"

....that's my choice...

R.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 11:40 pm

most of the time if i'm playing fast my fingers end up doing xxx|xxx but when i play airs or when i play something slow, oxx|xxx all the way. i'm a bit flat if i finger xxx|xxx i find

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