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Easy step to a nicer whistle…

By on August 30, 2007 in Irish Whistle

Say you’re fairly new to the whistle, but think you’re ready to move up to something a little nicer than a standard Generation, Feadóg, Oak, or whatever. But, you don’t think you’re quite ready to spend $100 – $200+ for a handmade job. Fortunately, there’s at least one maker who can help you out – [...]

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An Inexpensive NA Flute…

By on August 16, 2007 in Native American Flute

If you’re in the market for an inexpensive flute, I recommend checking out the Amon Olorin PF by Ken Light. It’s a good option if you’re looking for something that’s low-priced, and/or durable and portable. You can hear a sample on the Sound Files page on this site. Here’s a short review I posted on [...]

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Free NA Flute Beginner Videos…

By on August 7, 2007 in Native American Flute

If you’re new to the Native American Flute, you might find this set of videos helpful. When you buy a flute from High Spirits, you get a free beginner’s instructional video/DVD. Well, Odell has broken the meat of this video into a short series and posted it on YouTube. As simple as the Native American [...]

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Your first ukulele…

By on July 29, 2007 in Ukulele

So, you think you want a ukulele. You don’t want to spend much money, but also don’t want a toy or piece of junk. Well, lucky you, you have an option. For somewhere around $25-$30 plus shipping, you can get a Mahalo U-30. This is the model that comes in several different colors. I’ve heard [...]

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I Made a Flute…

By on July 4, 2007 in Irish Whistle

Well, I posted on Chiff & Fipple that I might be interested in a flute. I did some research to see what my options were, since I didn’t want to spend much just to find out if I like it or not. After looking around a bit, it seemed the best option was one of [...]

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