“Sunday’s Well” by the great concertina player Caitlin nic Gabhann is my choice as well. Lovely tune.
Jack
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- Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:25 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Whistle Giveaway
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8932
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:29 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Used Dixon whistle prices
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7173
Re: Used Dixon whistle prices
Anyone know what's behind Dixon downsizing their whistle line? I wouldn't be surprised if demand is at issue for low polymer whistles other than D, but I would have thought the Brass Trad was among their better selling models.
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Carbony Leading vs.Mezzo?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2770
Re: Carbony Leading vs.Mezzo?
I've got a leading tone Carbony in D -- high D, not low. It's the standard bore, not the louder session bore. When I got it I had the opportunity to compare it to the non-leading tone version of the same whistle, and didn't notice a significant difference in the bell tone volume. The 7th hole gives ...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:08 pm
- Forum: The Trad Tech Forum
- Topic: Very basic editing of lesson and session recordings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 21632
Re: Very basic editing of lesson and session recordings
I use Audacity for splitting into individual tracks - works great! You can then do equalizing, etc, fairly easily... Not sure why you find this difficult. I haven't tried Audacity yet. I've read some reviews saying the interface can take some time to learn, but maybe that's just for more advanced u...
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:47 pm
- Forum: The Trad Tech Forum
- Topic: Very basic editing of lesson and session recordings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 21632
Very basic editing of lesson and session recordings
I recently purchased a Zoom H1N recorder for capturing lessons and some session tunes. Previously in lessons, I'd try to record specific segments with my phone, but it was distracting, and I'd sometimes miss capturing things my teacher was demonstrating that would be really helpful to refer back to....
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Anyone purchased a Clare whistle recently?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5117
Re: Anyone purchased a Clare whistle recently?
Good to hear they're still going, even with the passing of David Le Bas. I'll try contacting them again, and wait patiently. As I live in the U.S., it's quite possible they're on their way, with a sojourn at customs.
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:29 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Anyone purchased a Clare whistle recently?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5117
Anyone purchased a Clare whistle recently?
I placed an order for a couple of Clare whistles close to a month ago from https://www.tin-whistle.com/ . Apart from the receipt from PayPal, I haven't heard anything. Tried a couple of email addresses associated with the site, and no response there either. I'm not in a rush for these. But wondering...
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:22 am
- Forum: Free Reed Instruments: Squeezeboxes and Harmonicas.
- Topic: Looking to learn concertina: suggestions?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 28983
Re: Looking to learn concertina: suggestions?
Yes, you'll want an Anglo for ITM. Most folks choose a C/G tuning, and thus most tutorials assume that's what you've got. Other tunings are available, and often cheaper on the used market since there's less demand for them. They can and are used for ITM, but you'll be off on your own figuring out fi...
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:36 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: The latest shenanigans from the whistle workshop...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3258
Re: The latest shenanigans from the whistle workshop...
I too love the look of these. Makes me think one could turn any stop sign post into a low whistle, since where I live every street sign is mounted on this kind of post: https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/fecaa2a8-7242-4ea6-8ed5-8008b64768ba/svn/everbilt-bar-flats-tubes-rods-803037-64_...
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: CP: Freeman Bluebirds are back!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3523
Re: CP: Freeman Bluebirds are back!
I need another D whistle like I need another inch added to my waistline, but as a big fan of the Freeman whistles I already own, I'm tempted by this one.
How does it compare to the Blackbird in terms of both tone and how it responds? Curious what might be different about the mouthpieces and bodies.
How does it compare to the Blackbird in terms of both tone and how it responds? Curious what might be different about the mouthpieces and bodies.
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:14 am
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: The Irish flute: An instrument or o style?
- Replies: 110
- Views: 22686
Re: The Irish flute: An instrument or o style?
Just when I thought C&F was losing some of its verve.... Personally, when mentioning the instrument to those unfamiliar with it, I absolutely want to name not only the music-producing device, but also the music I strive to make when I use it. In part that's because, for reasons I don't myself un...
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:05 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Best sounding high D whistle
- Replies: 53
- Views: 11965
Re: Best sounding high D whistle
I have been reading quite a bit in this forum and all over other websites and the more I read, the more confused I get. :) Money aside, what is the best sounding high D whistle in the world. Give me the top three (in case, I have to eat back my words about "money aside"). By best sounding...
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Got My First Harp
- Replies: 22
- Views: 32042
Re: Got My First Harp
Curious who the Mary Bergin of Irish traditional harp might be—someone who has made high quality readily available recordings that set the standard for the instrument.
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:17 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: information needed on B and Bb whistles
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17931
Re: information needed on B and Bb whistles; oh and A and G
Anyone have experience with Bb, A's and G's? I am attracted to the lower notes. I don't want to get the wrong one. This will be my last whistle purchase for probably a long time. I really like all of my Freeman whistles--D, C, Bb, and G. But I will caution you that I can't comfortably play the G gi...
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:57 pm
- Forum: Free Reed Instruments: Squeezeboxes and Harmonicas.
- Topic: Concertina is calling me
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19934
Re: Concertina is calling me
Thanks for the tips! I'm still undecided if I want to start with a Rochelle. I know I wouldn't be satisfied with it long term, and I'd only buy it because of the trade-up policy offered on it by Concertina Connection (the maker) and The Button Box. It's tempting as a way to get started relatively ch...