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Latest Activity
@keith
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Well.......regardless of what my scales are saying, I'm back to wearing 38" jeans again......yippee!"
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"That's depressing about your weight scale, Keith.
Raspberry pi... i had to look it up. Sounds like lots of fun to work on! Maybe the modern version of..."
@keith
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"I've been back to my ukes & harmonicas for a bit just lately, but today was all about my Raspberry Pi computers...........you've got to have a change,..."
@keith
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"My sister was at the doctors the other day, & she was weighed by them, when she came back, she declared my scales under weighing by about 14lbs, that is..."
@chifmunk
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on What is the first ornamentation a beginner should add to their playing?:
Posted a new Comment on What is the first ornamentation a beginner should add to their playing?:
"There's one beginner technique that I struggle with but I wouldn't really call it a 'fingering ornament'... it's just about getting in the habit of playing..."
@chifmunk
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Well it's 19 degrees F here this morning.. pretty darn cold. I certainly won't be playing any whistles outside. Maybe carve a whistle out of an icicle? "
@larrys
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Pouring rain here, bouncing off the road. My daughter will be home from school soon and she will be quite wet!"
@keith
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"After some lovely weather recently, it has now turned much colder, & the fingers aren't working as well in the cold!"
@strumelia
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 1
Created a new Group discussion "What is the first ornamentation a beginner should add to their playing?":
Created a new Group discussion "What is the first ornamentation a beginner should add to their playing?":
"What would you say the first simple fingering 'ornament' should be that a beginner would do best to add as a start from just plain blowing the notes and..."
Ornamentation & Technique
Ornamentation & Technique
@strumelia
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Langspil":
Posted a response to "Langspil":
"Yes, chromatically fretted. 3 steel strings- two of them open drones, and only the melody string with frets under it. Thanks, I'm really enjoying it!"
@keith
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Langspil":
Posted a response to "Langspil":
"Congrats, looks nice - that's got an interesting sound/tone to it, is it chromatic, with drone strings? (Is it steel strings?)"
@keith
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"The video I mention was made by Tony Hinnigan, (of Kerry Whistles), he compared the Glenluce 'D' with his Susato 'D', & he felt it compared well with..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Langspil":
Created a new forum topic "Langspil":
"I just got a custom langspil (a traditional Icelandic zither) a couple weeks ago and have been really enjoying playing it. The biggest struggle is with my..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Do you think they were made for these companies by Susato?Are these new or used whistles that you got?
How do they play and sound?
And do you have the..."
@keith
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"....arrived today, first impressions, they seem to play well, with a fairly easy second octave.On closer inspection, they do seem to be the same whistle(!),..."
@keith
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
".......found a couple of plastic whistles in 'C' on Ebay the other day.One is a Glenluce, (which got a pretty good recommendation from a suggested video on..."
@keith
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Had a good practice session today, almost got through my 5 regulars without any mishaps, on my low F, my F flute, & followed that with a burst on my low..."
@larrys
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Low whistles are airy. Its basically a tube of air with holes in. Still nice sounding, unique"
@keith
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Surprised you think it weaker sounding than tenor recorder, my Yamaha was really a soft player, to my ear, but I find my Howard low D has what I call a..."
@larrys
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Keith: That ones got a nice tone to it too, & has that sort of haunting/breathy sound that goes well with aires & the like - at least, I think so...."
@keith
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"That ones got a nice tone to it too, & has that sort of haunting/breathy sound that goes well with aires & the like - at least, I think so."
@larrys
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDqI46zfUV8&list=PL9CRnS8InnK4TaaDA0biS1dfnrAzH7yP9
"
@larrys
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Well I did post the url but I guess the site converts it... Low D improv"
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"I'd be up for a listen - but I can't make those links work for me - that's why I try to ensure the actual URL gets posted, when I put a link on here."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Home Recording:
Posted a new Comment on Home Recording:
"I usually record with a USB mic, into audacity software.....but I bought a Zoom H1 recorder some time back, & never got around to recording with..."
@larrys
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"A bit of improv on my Kerry Optima low D Low D improv"
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on What is the LOWEST key of whistle you've ever played?:
Posted a new Comment on What is the LOWEST key of whistle you've ever played?:
"OK...an update.....I now have a very nice collection of low whistles.
I have keys of A, G, F, & D - I find them much more pleasant to play than most..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Quietening a whistle.:
Posted a new Comment on Quietening a whistle.:
"I've since found out that anything that you cover about half of the fipple window with will work too."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Tone wise, I think it's pretty good, it has quite a strong sound, if I get it right, (but I can't really play it yet, I need to find my embouchure on it)...."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Keith: OK, here's a first attempt with it. It's got a lovely tone in F, Keith! Very pleasant to listen to. :)
Here's a challenge for you- at certain..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Pictures.....top to bottom.....Damian Thompson delrin beginner flute (low D)
Howard low D whistle
M&E polymer F flute
Shearwater low F whistle
"
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"OK, here's a first attempt with it. ZOOM0003 New..."
@larrys
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Be good to see and hear it Keith"
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"My new simple system keyless flute in 'F' arrived today - I think I may just be a fan of the key of 'F' - my low 'F' whistle has become my new favourite,..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "F is for fun":
Posted a response to "F is for fun":
"I obviously used to blow mine too hard, & it was harsh sounding, but now that I'm slightly better at playing my whistles, it doesn't seem so harsh..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
"It's actually a wonderful thing to even be able to talk about one's 'favorite' whistles... it not only means you have multiple whistles, but it also means..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "F is for fun":
Posted a response to "F is for fun":
"Keith, I have Generation high F and a high G.
You've inspired me to pull them out again and revisit.
Though I like their handy 'pocket size' (more like..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "F is for fun":
Posted a response to "F is for fun":
"So, it seems no one here does that then. There are a few on C&F that also use a high F to tootle on in an odd moment, so I'm not alone in doing it."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "F is for fun":
Created a new forum topic "F is for fun":
"Having acquired a fair few whistles in a short space of time, I have now collected together a very nice selection, from C down to a low D - however I still..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
"The low F is much easier to play than the low D, without losing too much at the bottom end sound wise, so I've decided to order a low F flute from M&E..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"A nearby town has made it to the news, roads all locked up because of jack knifed lorries on the motorway.
We have about 4~5" presently, certainly somewhat..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"We had about 9 inches. (such an appropriate subject for the 'drifting thread' lolol)
It's not as bad here in NY as in Chicago, but it's been pretty darn..."
@larrys
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"We had a dusting up here. Elsewhere, mainly down south, there has been heavy snowfall."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread":
"Well, we had some snow overnight, & we are now sitting watching a couple young families with their sledges & throwing snowballs, at least they are..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Year Resolution":
Posted a response to "New Year Resolution":
"Had another go with my flute head on my Dixon Duo, it was much better this time, so it was just my unfamiliarity with it."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
"Thanks, Martha, I think so too - & they all sound really nice."
@martha-campbell
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on gallery images:
Posted a new Comment on gallery images:
"They sure know how to get comfy."
@martha-campbell
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
"Those are beauties!"
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
Posted a response to "Favorite whistles":
"Here are my 'best' whistles.
From the top - Dixon Brass Trad 'A' - Dixon Aluminium tunable 'A'
Dixon Brass Trad 'G' - Howard tunable Brass low 'D' -..."
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Latest Forum Posts All
The Drifting Thread
Posted: Sunday March 17 2019, 9:35 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Langspil
Posted: Friday March 1 2019, 6:06 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
F is for fun
Posted: Thursday February 7 2019, 10:09 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Favorite whistles
Posted: Thursday February 7 2019, 9:09 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
New Year Resolution
Posted: Thursday January 31 2019, 8:26 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
The Positive Thread
Posted: Wednesday January 30 2019, 7:23 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Two ways to add an image to...
Posted: Saturday January 19 2019, 8:12 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
What's your favourite...
Posted: Thursday January 17 2019, 8:54 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Native American Flutes anyone?
Posted: Tuesday January 8 2019, 11:11 AM
By: @Norman
By: @Norman
Finger Exercises
Posted: Sunday January 6 2019, 4:54 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Tutorial (low D)
Posted: Wednesday December 26 2018, 1:34 PM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Friday December 21 2018, 3:49 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Happy Solstice!
Posted: Friday December 21 2018, 1:45 PM
By: @LarryS
By: @LarryS
Rethinking pennywhistle.
Posted: Saturday December 8 2018, 4:16 PM
By: @Chifmunk
By: @Chifmunk
What tune are you working...
Posted: Saturday December 8 2018, 5:46 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
What other instruments do...
Posted: Friday November 30 2018, 1:51 PM
By: @LarryS
By: @LarryS
How to add an audio or...
Posted: Wednesday November 21 2018, 12:23 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Other useful forums
Posted: Saturday November 3 2018, 3:06 PM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Whistle tabs
Posted: Saturday November 3 2018, 5:48 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Hello to my new whistling...
Posted: Friday November 2 2018, 2:30 PM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Thanks for adding me
Posted: Sunday September 2 2018, 8:17 PM
By: @Papasims
By: @Papasims
Where to add my photos?
Posted: Monday May 21 2018, 9:24 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Little piece on my C whistle
Posted: Friday May 18 2018, 12:50 PM
By: @LarryS
By: @LarryS
Made a whistle pouch
Posted: Thursday May 17 2018, 7:47 PM
By: @LarryS
By: @LarryS
Susato Kildare
Posted: Monday July 3 2017, 10:09 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Cool way to make a simple...
Posted: Sunday June 11 2017, 7:29 PM
By: @Chifmunk
By: @Chifmunk
Lesson learned.
Posted: Monday March 20 2017, 4:03 PM
By: @BillD
By: @BillD
Using mountain dulcimer tab...
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By: @BillD
By: @BillD
Brother Steve Whistle site
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By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
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