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@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @michael-w6: TUNES!
Liked a forum discussions item created by @michael-w6: TUNES!
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "TUNES!":
Posted a response to "TUNES!":
"Good resource for tunes from interesting regions- thanks!"
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "TUNES!":
Created a new forum topic "TUNES!":
"Here is a link to a site of international tunes. Not all fit the whistle but the majority do. Very interesting stuff! Midi files, Sheet music, and..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "3/17":
Created a new forum topic "3/17":
"So, St. Patrick's Day is soon upon us. Anyone care to submit an original Limerick? Remember the rhyme scheme is: AA BB A. "
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "DUO":
Posted a response to "DUO":
"The video link is a good one. I've been dabbling with the Duo and not all the note combinations work well. And high D will require both hands on the..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "DUO":
Posted a response to "DUO":
"That sounds pretty! Looks like you can use one side for a drone note while playing the melody on the other side- but you can switch those back and forth..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "DUO":
Posted a response to "DUO":
"Never heard of it...but found a video of one being played. "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMxZ0n7jjmk""
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "DUO":
Created a new forum topic "DUO":
"Any members familiar with Susato's Ducle Dou double whistle?"
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
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. "Not secure" always worries me that there may be ID theft or such like."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
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?:
"Looks like a harmless and safe site to me. Often people with limited site building knowledge will lack the details to make their site show the 'secure'..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
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?:
"Looks like it is in the process of being set up, don't worry too much about it being 'not secure', this generally refers to places where you buy things over..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
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?:
"I have discovered a low whistle site: piper's grip.50webs.com There is a heading bar with "not secure." I don't know what this means. Should one not go..."
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
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?:
"I find the low G & A the easiest lower whistles to play, but like the low F sound more, so persevere with pipers grip on it, & occasionally my low D..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
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?:
"I have a low C from Becker and Goldfinch and low D from Becker, Kerry and Burke. Alas these I've only piddled with. The lowes I've played tunes on is a G,..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Is there a reliable low cost beginner whistle that's well made and reliable?:
Posted a new Comment on Is there a reliable low cost beginner whistle that's well made and reliable?:
"I suggest Becker Whistles. Handmade PVC and very affordable. I have nine whistles from Mr. Becker and one on the way!"
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Early Music on pennywhistle:
Posted a new Comment on Early Music on pennywhistle:
"Yes, Cantiga's book is one I have, I'm wondering if there are other printed tune books like it "
@keith
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What whistles higher than D do you have?":
Posted a response to "What whistles higher than D do you have?":
"I have Generation high G, high F, high Eb, both brass & nickel, & a (pre used) Susato high Eb.
I got them 'because' they were available.
They didn't..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "What whistles higher than D do you have?":
Created a new forum topic "What whistles higher than D do you have?":
"Tell us what whistles that are higher pitched than the usual D.
Even better- why did you get them and do you find them useful for what situations?"
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
"Well, if we count all whistles of Bb (B flat) and lower as "low whistles", then these are the ones I have:
Bb: Hoover, Dixon polymer, Dixon Trad brass,..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
"Hummmm. I often think I'm the only person an the planet who does not have a carry about phone."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
"(newer replies show up on top because people on phones and tablets don't want to have to scroll down a mile long page to read the newest comment) Older..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
"@Strumelia - Goldfinch Whistle starts their Lows at F which seems a reasonable pitch. Bb and G are listed as alto.
And am I posting correctly? My replies..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
"I have these: Low D by Becker Whistles, a Kerry Optima, and Michael Burke. A Low C by Becker and Goldfinch. An F from Kerry. What do you think of your..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Quietening a whistle.:
Posted a new Comment on Quietening a whistle.:
"I have a couple of hoovers, and they are indeed quieter than the typical tin whistle. They have a pretty hollow tone, a bit like bamboo flutes. They'd be..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Early Music on pennywhistle:
Posted a new Comment on Early Music on pennywhistle:
"Michael, is this the book you mean? Hmm, I wish it could be bought used for around half the $30 it seems to cost new. "
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
Posted a new Comment on What are your low whistles?:
"Where do "low whistles" start being called "low"? ...At low A? Or at Bb? Or even C -one step lower than standard d?"
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked a group discussions item created by @keith: What are your low whistles?
Liked a group discussions item created by @keith: What are your low whistles?
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
"Michael W6:
Hummm. I clicked, "Groups", but do not see the, "Join" button... You must go to the particular Group, and on the particular Group's main page..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
"Michael W6:
Yes, I want to start a new forum. As a devout Luddite these thing bewilder me. A potato generally has more navigation skills than I. You can..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Early Music on pennywhistle:
Posted a new Comment on Early Music on pennywhistle:
"I'm working on several Breton An Dros and some Cantigas, 1300s, found in "Renaissance Faire Favorites" tune book from the Faire performers of the same name."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Quietening a whistle.:
Posted a new Comment on Quietening a whistle.:
"I put a piece of cellophane tape over part of my wind way of a inexpensive whistle. It much changed the tuning, especially the three high notes, but it..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "Whistle Protection":
Created a new Group discussion "Whistle Protection":
"Note: This is a fully non-sponsored plug. Very nice fabric whistle pouches may be found on Esty from Ojoyous and Division Street Designs. DSD makes only..."
Whistle Care & Tweaking
Whistle Care & Tweaking
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "DOU ":
Created a new Group discussion "DOU ":
"Any member familiar with Susato's Dulce Dou double whistle? I have been dabbling with one and not all drone notes harmonize. And a note such as D requires..."
Ornamentation & Technique
Ornamentation & Technique
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
"Hummm. I clicked, "Groups", but do not see the, "Join" button..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
"Yes, I want to start a new forum. As a devout Luddite these thing bewilder me. A potato generally has more navigation skills than I. "
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
"Hmmm, well you responded to my last post ok.
Do you want to create a new forum thread?
I'm wondering if you are looking in one of the GROUPS here- each..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
"I got those metal cannister-vases at Walmart a couple years ago. They were in the kitchen section, so I think they were intended for storing spatulas and..."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
"There's whistles in the jar."
@michael-w6
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
Posted a response to "How to 'subscribe' to a forum thread":
"Related question. How does one post a question or respond to another's question?"
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TUNES!
Posted: Tuesday March 16 2021, 9:13 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
3/17
Posted: Wednesday March 10 2021, 4:32 PM
By: @Michael W6
By: @Michael W6
DUO
Posted: Tuesday March 9 2021, 4:23 PM
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By: @Michael W6
What whistles higher than D...
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By: @Keith
How to 'subscribe' to a...
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By: @Strumelia
Concerning Hobbits
Posted: Tuesday November 3 2020, 6:57 PM
By: @LarryS
By: @LarryS
The Positive Thread
Posted: Monday November 2 2020, 8:08 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Getting back on the horse
Posted: Monday November 2 2020, 5:10 AM
By: @LarryS
By: @LarryS
The Drifting Thread
Posted: Monday November 2 2020, 5:08 AM
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By: @LarryS
Whistle tabs
Posted: Monday August 17 2020, 12:52 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Is anyone doing online...
Posted: Sunday August 16 2020, 1:03 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Show us a pic of the...
Posted: Saturday August 1 2020, 2:17 PM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Made a whistle pouch
Posted: Thursday March 19 2020, 5:18 PM
By: @bookman46
By: @bookman46
Hole Spacing
Posted: Tuesday March 3 2020, 6:32 PM
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By: @bookman46
What's your favourite...
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By: @bookman46
Hello to my new whistling...
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By: @bookman46
Favorite whistles
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By: @Wayne
By: @Wayne
What other instruments do...
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How to clean your whistle
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Posted: Wednesday April 10 2019, 12:38 PM
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By: @LarryS
Langspil
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By: @Strumelia
F is for fun
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By: @Norman
By: @Norman
Finger Exercises
Posted: Sunday January 6 2019, 4:54 AM
By: @Keith
By: @Keith
Tutorial (low D)
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