Easy step to a nicer 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 - [...]
I Made a Flute…
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 [...]
Getting Your First Whistle…
I’m no expert, but I’ve been playing for a little over a year and have bought most of the inexpensive whistles. I have a Clarke Original, Sweetone, Feadóg, Generation, Oak, and Clare, all in D. I also have a Generation, Oak, and Walton in C. For my first whistle order, I got a Clarke Sweetone [...]
My Irish Whistle story…
I came across the Irish Whistle (tinwhistle, pennywhistle, or just whistle) quite by accident. They were originally more of a side-effect. I had never played any kind of blown instrument before. Basically, I fell in love with the sound of the Native American Flute, but couldn’t afford one. I asked a general question about this [...]
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