Hi! thank you very much! This is what I was looking for, but could you help me to choose a whistle? The one I'd like to get is the one that sounds at minute 2:30 in Mike Oldfield's - "She moved through the fair" Thank you so much!!!
This is a very helpful video for a beginner like me. Thanks for sharing. I like the susato dublin. It sounds louder and clearer. Its sound is sweet from this video. Next is the walton little black. The sound is clear too. Some of the other instruments sound very much like recorder.
Did you ever manage to make a better quality comparison video? I have looked on your channel but wasn't able to find any. I would really appreciate another comparison with better audio quality if possible. And also if possible maybe an original Clarke with the wooden fipple block... if you might happen to have one available...
I like the sound of the Clarke Celtic the best. It's the exact same whistle as the Clarke Sweetone, it just has a "Celtic" paint job. They are made from rolled tin plate with a plastic fipple.
My first whistle was a Clarke Meg which is the same design but made with rolled aluminum plate and lower quality plastic fipple. It's tone is harsher and it's easy to overblow. The Sweetone/Celtic is infinitely better in both tone and playability.
I also would have loved to hear an original Clarke here.
Estou pensando em comprar uma whistle, mas estou pensando no barulho que farei pois não toco nada, qual você indicaria com o som mais suave, e que precisasse de pouco ar ??
@neto26pa Cara, é uma característica natural do instrumento ter um som mais suave e não precisar tanto de ar...basta pegar qualquer uma...O som mais suave vem das melhores empresas...Se está preocupado com o barulho, não pegue uma de plastico, como a Susato
Aproveitando , comprei uma tin em C no ebay, pra minha afilhada de 10 anos que toca flauta doce na escola, e até uns dias atrás ela tirava lágrimas da tin devido a afinação diferente entre as duas.
Achei o melhor jeito eu aprender também e tocar junto com ela, vi no amazon whistles bem baratas pensei em comprar uma dessas pra mim com um daqueles manuais.
O que acha da afinação em C , pelo que vi parece ser tudo feito em D.
@neto26pa Ao contrário de vários outros instrumentos de sopro, a digitação da tin whistle não muda de acordo com a tonalidade...a única coisa que muda é o tamanho...Como a tin whistle é um instrumento predominantemente usado na música irlandesa, é mais comum encontrá-la em Ré...Se as mãos da sua afilhada não conseguem tocar direito, tente comprar afinações superiores, como Ré, Mi, Fá ou Sol...Embora eu ache que uma em Ré está suficiente até mesmo para uma criança...O esquema é treinar
hi andre.. i really appreciate your video and it encourages me to buy a tin whistle..but the available here is plastic..is it ok?and could you share some links on how to play it?cause the one on the store doesn't have a manual..thanks a lot man
The plastic tin whistles are, in my opinion, the best for playing live, but are a little more difficult to play...But nothing that will bring problem...They just need more air than the other kinds...Links will be a lot more difficult for me to say here, because of Youtube restrictions, but I'm shure that you can find a lot of help here on Youtube, and search on Google....
well, i play in an alternative rock band (influencies from rem, james, madrugada, cranberries etc...) and i want to buy a new tin whistle - i know how to play the recorder - for using it in our songs.
i'm between two waltons: irish brass and little black. any tips? i heard andrea corr is using little black. thanks anyway :)
@antBELGRE Waltons Irish Brass...Because the Little Black is very sensitive, and it seem it's gonna break like a cracker...The Waltons Irish Brass have a stronger sound, and material...But, that's only my opinion
I'm sorry to say that this was a big waste of time (or maybe, a joke) ...
If you want to compare tin-whistles, you will have to seriously improve the quality of the recording. The cheapest way to have a correct sound is to use a webcam with an external USB sound card with a good electret microphone. Also, the room must have a neutral sound (wood, curtains, carpet, books) and the microphone must be placed at 50 cm from the acoustic source.
Actually, you don't need equalization. The important thing is the acoustically neutral room. Just record and play with no correction, no equalization, no effects. Just pay attention to the record level settings (based on the louder note of the louder whistle you have), to prevent signal clipping.
Thanks for getting back to me. I really appreciate your video, by the way - it's very helpful for those of us thinking about buying a whistle. Cheers!
Thanks man I was really wanting a tin whistle but was confused also because there were so many. I have decided to go with the clarke celtic because of the sound and the good price. Thanks a bunch
Hey, thank you for the video! I was confused and didn't know which one to choose, you helped me. I decided to go for the Celtic, looking forward to receiving it in a couple of days.
2 questions.. what are you saying befor you play the clarke-whistle? And are there any differens between the celtic and the sweetone, exept the colour?
Awesome video, thanks so much for making it, it definitely helps :) The Clarke Celtic whistle is the same model as the Clarke Sweetone which I believe is made of tin. :)
i've been thinking about getting the tony dixon trad brass. how does this whistle rank for you? how is the tuning? tone?
i already have the susato--I've actually only been buying susatos for the past year, I now have a wide range of them--and I'm looking to start buying nickel/aluminum/brass whistles for that more traditional whistle sound, so people stop confusing it with a recorder!
Well, I have a Dixon Trad and a Dixon Low F...It's a great whistle...It's a easy-to-blow whistle, and with a great tone...Deffinitly one of my greatest achieviments...I have a video of Braveheart theme playing it, you may try to listen...I recomend...
Out of all the whistles I think the Susato Dublin is superior, next would be the Clark Celtic. Please bear in mind I dont play the instrument (YET) and I am going on tone only. Thank you for posting this video because it has been a big help for me to make my first purchase.
Yes, I like a lot the Dixon Trad...In my opinion, one of the greatest balance of easy-to-play and profissional sound that there is out there...the dixon is one of the easyer to blow...great achievement...
Great comparison! I have a Generation D in nickle but when I want to go an octave higher, it sounds really out of key. Is that something I'm doing wrong? Or is it the whistle after all.... I'm thinking of buying a Clarke Celtic because I've read some good reviews about it, and I like the sound of it.
Generation have a problem with that...Altough, you might know a hint: the higher the note, the higher the velocity (that is the technical word) of air needed to mantain the frequency (that is the technical word too)...I have a lot of generations...Most of them don't serve to play music...The Clarke is the easyer whistle to play (I pratice fast tunes in it), but don't have the greater sound...Hope to help you...
thanks for the comparison! Can you do more videos comparing different whistles? I'm interested in comparing more expensive whistles - and also low whistles - and whistles in different keys. Thanks again!
Ok...there's something I wanna do! Comparison between different keys, and comparison between different lows...Thanks for the hint...I have a second video of comparison, though...
wow quite surprised on the sound of the plastic whistle..i'm trying to find a decent whistle for myself but dont want to pay the cheifton prices lol...any suggestions?? i noticed the brass ones sounding a lil dull too or is that just me??
Well, there are so many kinds of cheap whistles...You may try, for first, a Walton's...Is the one I used in the beggining...Altough, I found, for begginers, the Clarke Celtic is the easier, because it don't takes to much breath for going to second octaves...
I just picked up a Feadog in D, and I'm still trying to get used to changing the octaves :) However, I haven't played an Irish whistle before, so my experience in playing is none... I just subbed to you, you have some great videos! Maybe I can learn a thing or two.
Thank you...I'm very honored for this...I learned, firstly, from watching other people...With time, you will change octaves without notice, like driving...
I have a Feadog brass in D, I learnt on it and I've played it a lot in the last 3 years (since I bought it). It's been quite good. I've busked a lot with it too. Now I want to get a more clean, sweet sounding whistle (a more expensive one) that doesn't sound too harsh in the upper octave. A quieter whistle would be good.
Well, I found more differences when I'm playing and when I'm recording...The difference of breath needed is the greatest...The Susato is the louder, excelent for playing live, for example...
I was interested in buying a Susato Kildare -S- Series Instrument Set (1 Head, 3 Bodies) for $80, but i don't know if there's something better out there that offers something similar and around the same price (or less).
I just bought one of those sets last week, and I love it. The sound is just awesome. Only thing is, if you're like me, you are going to want to play everything in all three keys (D, C, and Bb in my case), and I wonder if buying the Dublins isn't the best way to go, having to change the mouthpiece all the time...
Well, it all depends on what you wants...I wanted to know a lot of different whistles, so I boughted a lot of whistles, in a lot of materials...I, personally don't like whistles that change the key, I prefer separetly the whistles, in different keys...You have to discoverer what you want...If you want praticity, with low cost, perhaps you're in the right way...(sorry the english)
in my opnion, the clarke celtic is the most beautiful sound, the most "celtic" one... kkk
i have a feadóg pro nickel in D, it sounds very good. i've read a lot of critics 'bout the feadóg, but this one is very cool, with a beauty sound.. but not the best one
Yes, it has an unique and "soft" sound...really "celtic"...hahaha...there's no other word to describe...Feadóg is a really nice whistle...unfortunally, until now, I don't have any...The cool is you have your "end of rainbow" tin whistle, that one you like, and no one takes away of you...hahahaha...
Thank you for your compliments, and for watching my videos...
Great video and thanks! What is your personal favourite and where can you buy it? Also do they improve the more dinero you spend!
I have played for years and always on cheap ones. The best one I have I bought on the Irish Ferry and it's got a Guiness logo. No idea what it's made of!
Well, you got a nice sound on the called "cheap whistles"...My personal favorite is the Waltons Irish, and it's my second cheaper...I have expensive whistles, but, in fact, you have to find your personal favorite whistle, because each person prefer a material, a key, etc...I bought my on the internet...Try to buy other cheap whistles to see if you like...I think if you're not pro, you have no need of an expensive one...
Nice vid. I wished I'd seen this before I started(Mind you,I've always been happy with my Generation Nickel). I am now two years down the line and after having spent loads of money on various whistles (the most expensive one being a very loud Chieftain Mezzo D) I was wondering whether you have had any experience with wood whistles because I am considering one.
No, I don't have...Only the basic recorder...But some people I know say it's a very beautiful sound, but a little different than the pattern sound of a tin whistle...Why don't you record a video with one of your several whistles? I know the Chieftain is a very nice whistle...Someday I buy one myself...Thank for you compliment, for watching, and of adding to your favorites...
Mostly its when I play higher notes, it just doesn't sound as good and its slightly difficult to go into the octaves compared my other whistles. Its seems to be due to the material its made from, but it might just be me.
Thanks. I tried many of them, and I finished up with a Parks Whistle (he's an american craftsman). I would like to know what you think about it if you'll ever get one.
I love it. It has a mellow sound, it's almost indestructible, you can split it in three pieces (in the "walkabout" version) and keep it in poket, and you can regulate the volume! Google for it. :-)
No, the MEG whistle by clarke have a similar sound, but is a little different...I have some friends that really like the MEG by clarke...
The Celtic Clarke is more similar to Sweetone by Clarke...They are in same shape (conical whistle), have almost (some think is the same) the same sound, and are made in the same material...
If you record a video, let me know...
Thanx for watching and commenting on my videos...Glad you have enjoyed it...
I really enjoyed your video. I like how it showed the short-comings of the Generation brand whistles, even though they are good whistles for beginners looking to try their hand at the craft. I was surprised by the Susato Dublin. I really enjoyed the tone, even though that opinion could change if I heard it live. The Clark Celtic really reminds me of my Clark Sweetone. I wonder if they are similar models? I would really like to know which whistle you prefer and why? Keep up with the videos. Thx.
First one: my favorite whistle is the Walton's Irish Brass...It have a perfect irish sound...If I have to show someone a whistle, that is the whistle I take...The second one is the Dixon Trad, because it requires less breathing, and have a beautiful sound...The third one is my Susato...Is the louder, and have a thumb rest...The celtic is similar of the sweetone, yes...Thanx for watching and subscribing...Any doubts, don't wait to ask...
Eu tenho 23 whistles e quero ter 1 milhão e 23...hahahaha...Cara, que instrumentinho viciante...nem pesquiso quanto já gastei pra não chorar...A Susato realmente é a que mais se destaca...É a que tem o "volume" mais alto, mas também é a que mais exige para tocar na segunda oitava...
Hi! thank you very much! This is what I was looking for, but could you help me to choose a whistle? The one I'd like to get is the one that sounds at minute 2:30 in Mike Oldfield's - "She moved through the fair" Thank you so much!!!
david85mallorca 1 week ago
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The Generation whistles don't play in tune very well.
TheAstonM12 1 week ago
This is a very helpful video for a beginner like me. Thanks for sharing. I like the susato dublin. It sounds louder and clearer. Its sound is sweet from this video. Next is the walton little black. The sound is clear too. Some of the other instruments sound very much like recorder.
Andi0012345 3 months ago
Did you ever manage to make a better quality comparison video? I have looked on your channel but wasn't able to find any. I would really appreciate another comparison with better audio quality if possible. And also if possible maybe an original Clarke with the wooden fipple block... if you might happen to have one available...
HellcatF6Fgrumman 4 months ago
I like the sound of the Clarke Celtic the best. It's the exact same whistle as the Clarke Sweetone, it just has a "Celtic" paint job. They are made from rolled tin plate with a plastic fipple.
My first whistle was a Clarke Meg which is the same design but made with rolled aluminum plate and lower quality plastic fipple. It's tone is harsher and it's easy to overblow. The Sweetone/Celtic is infinitely better in both tone and playability.
I also would have loved to hear an original Clarke here.
HellcatF6Fgrumman 4 months ago
Clarke Celtic... you have the celtic bit wrong, its with a k sound (kell.tick)
ridgebackdk 7 months ago
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I like the tone of the dixon trad and the one of the clarke celtic!
why don't you check my channel? I'm a whistlemaker
BlackFolkAndPiano 11 months ago
how do you like the clark celtic?
Krimghor 1 year ago
Parabéns pelo video,
Estou pensando em comprar uma whistle, mas estou pensando no barulho que farei pois não toco nada, qual você indicaria com o som mais suave, e que precisasse de pouco ar ??
Obrigado.
neto26pa 1 year ago
@neto26pa Cara, é uma característica natural do instrumento ter um som mais suave e não precisar tanto de ar...basta pegar qualquer uma...O som mais suave vem das melhores empresas...Se está preocupado com o barulho, não pegue uma de plastico, como a Susato
andrenm2 1 year ago
@andrenm2
Obrigado pela resposta,
Aproveitando , comprei uma tin em C no ebay, pra minha afilhada de 10 anos que toca flauta doce na escola, e até uns dias atrás ela tirava lágrimas da tin devido a afinação diferente entre as duas.
Achei o melhor jeito eu aprender também e tocar junto com ela, vi no amazon whistles bem baratas pensei em comprar uma dessas pra mim com um daqueles manuais.
O que acha da afinação em C , pelo que vi parece ser tudo feito em D.
Mais uma vez obrigado
neto26pa 1 year ago
@neto26pa Ao contrário de vários outros instrumentos de sopro, a digitação da tin whistle não muda de acordo com a tonalidade...a única coisa que muda é o tamanho...Como a tin whistle é um instrumento predominantemente usado na música irlandesa, é mais comum encontrá-la em Ré...Se as mãos da sua afilhada não conseguem tocar direito, tente comprar afinações superiores, como Ré, Mi, Fá ou Sol...Embora eu ache que uma em Ré está suficiente até mesmo para uma criança...O esquema é treinar
andrenm2 1 year ago
@andrenm2
Valeu mais uma vez André,
Obrigado.
neto26pa 1 year ago
the generations sound harsh
ShiningOne10 1 year ago
the plastc one sounds better.
sirnubenegra 1 year ago
.. they sound very similar
anderaina 1 year ago
Thanks andre man!
nicholeselizabeth 1 year ago
hi andre.. i really appreciate your video and it encourages me to buy a tin whistle..but the available here is plastic..is it ok?and could you share some links on how to play it?cause the one on the store doesn't have a manual..thanks a lot man
researchergcel 1 year ago
@researchergcel Yey! Thanks...
The plastic tin whistles are, in my opinion, the best for playing live, but are a little more difficult to play...But nothing that will bring problem...They just need more air than the other kinds...Links will be a lot more difficult for me to say here, because of Youtube restrictions, but I'm shure that you can find a lot of help here on Youtube, and search on Google....
andrenm2 1 year ago
hey! thanx a lot for the quick response! it was a tip i couldn't know of.
it's just that i like the black color. keep up the good work
antBELGRE 2 years ago 3
nice video man! nice video, thanx!
well, i play in an alternative rock band (influencies from rem, james, madrugada, cranberries etc...) and i want to buy a new tin whistle - i know how to play the recorder - for using it in our songs.
i'm between two waltons: irish brass and little black. any tips? i heard andrea corr is using little black. thanks anyway :)
antBELGRE 2 years ago 3
@antBELGRE Waltons Irish Brass...Because the Little Black is very sensitive, and it seem it's gonna break like a cracker...The Waltons Irish Brass have a stronger sound, and material...But, that's only my opinion
andrenm2 2 years ago
Thanks, that's the one I was going to buy :)
ShannonNichole90 2 years ago
What is your favourite brand of tin whistle?
ShannonNichole90 2 years ago
for playing only for me, the Walton's Brass...For playing live, the Susato...For recording in my home some music, the Dixon Trad Brass...
andrenm2 2 years ago
I'm sorry to say that this was a big waste of time (or maybe, a joke) ...
If you want to compare tin-whistles, you will have to seriously improve the quality of the recording. The cheapest way to have a correct sound is to use a webcam with an external USB sound card with a good electret microphone. Also, the room must have a neutral sound (wood, curtains, carpet, books) and the microphone must be placed at 50 cm from the acoustic source.
edelahaye 2 years ago
You are right...
With a cheap microphone, and without a equalization is very hard to distingue the sound of different whistles...
Now I have a condenser microphone, via phantom source...I am willing to do a decent comparison, using, including equalization and stuff...
Thanks so much for your comment...
andrenm2 2 years ago
Actually, you don't need equalization. The important thing is the acoustically neutral room. Just record and play with no correction, no equalization, no effects. Just pay attention to the record level settings (based on the louder note of the louder whistle you have), to prevent signal clipping.
edelahaye 2 years ago
the equalization is for inforce a little the sound of the chiff that distingues the tin whistle from others air instruments...
andrenm2 2 years ago
OK. I agree. Just make sure that the settings stay unchanged from a recording to another. The hardware must stay as neutral as possible.
edelahaye 2 years ago
Clarke Celtic is made of: Rolled Tin-Plate & Plastic Mouthpiece
Thanks for the video. I would of liked to of heard the original Clarke though. It has a wooden mouthpiece block.
danpluso 2 years ago 2
What is the name of that song? I can't figure out how to spell it.
Thanks for all your help!
VinnieSkatesSentry 2 years ago
Scarborough Fair
andrenm2 2 years ago
yep finally the Clarke one is better than the susato, thanx, you are so kind to share!
LaylaHaOr 2 years ago
thank you!
andrenm2 2 years ago
Very Helpful video..I just saw some tin whistle videos and thought about buying one...the celtic clarke D..is it easy to learn??
tanujgovil 2 years ago
I've already leaned to play more than 8 instuments, I can say that is the easyer instrument to learn and play...
andrenm2 2 years ago
Which is your favourite?
gregtube88 2 years ago
Well, I don't have a favourite...I like a lot the Walton's, and the Dixon, this one, specially for recording...
andrenm2 2 years ago
Thanks for getting back to me. I really appreciate your video, by the way - it's very helpful for those of us thinking about buying a whistle. Cheers!
gregtube88 2 years ago
helpful video !
DudelsackOnline 2 years ago
I think the Clarke Celtic sounds the warmest
drubicle 2 years ago
Thanks man I was really wanting a tin whistle but was confused also because there were so many. I have decided to go with the clarke celtic because of the sound and the good price. Thanks a bunch
Candymanshive80 2 years ago
Hey, thank you for the video! I was confused and didn't know which one to choose, you helped me. I decided to go for the Celtic, looking forward to receiving it in a couple of days.
craschan 2 years ago
Great! Glad to help
andrenm2 2 years ago
2 questions.. what are you saying befor you play the clarke-whistle? And are there any differens between the celtic and the sweetone, exept the colour?
alkazaryyy 2 years ago
"This is the Clarke Celtic, and I really don't know wich material this is made"...
Now I now, that is made of tin...hahaha...
I've played both you've said, and I can said there is no difference in sound between both...
andrenm2 2 years ago
Exactly the video I needed, ty
oolassarran 2 years ago
Hey guy...you are very good msucian... I'd like very much your explantion.... great!!! Congratulations!!!!
vadoms450 2 years ago
Thank you so much for all...
andrenm2 2 years ago
THX~
eret9616 2 years ago
Awesome video, thanks so much for making it, it definitely helps :) The Clarke Celtic whistle is the same model as the Clarke Sweetone which I believe is made of tin. :)
KaiBailey 2 years ago
You're good man!
JRCrowley 2 years ago
wow..
what tune are you playing??
NatureLover987 2 years ago
A very small part of Scarborough Fair...I have a video playing this with my girlfriend
andrenm2 2 years ago
what's the title of it?
i'd love to watch it :)
NatureLover987 2 years ago
scarborough fair on tin whistle and cello
andrenm2 2 years ago
i've been thinking about getting the tony dixon trad brass. how does this whistle rank for you? how is the tuning? tone?
i already have the susato--I've actually only been buying susatos for the past year, I now have a wide range of them--and I'm looking to start buying nickel/aluminum/brass whistles for that more traditional whistle sound, so people stop confusing it with a recorder!
usfenderfsdlx 2 years ago
Well, I have a Dixon Trad and a Dixon Low F...It's a great whistle...It's a easy-to-blow whistle, and with a great tone...Deffinitly one of my greatest achieviments...I have a video of Braveheart theme playing it, you may try to listen...I recomend...
andrenm2 2 years ago
wow~you are really nice! That's really very useful for me !
WELL, I like the Walton little black, but clarke celtic sounds also very good(and I wonder it is cheaper?)
by the way, how about clarke sweetone. It is said to be made with the technich of clarke celtic?
lyialee0123 2 years ago
For me, the sound of the Celtic and the Sweetone are the same...They also are made of the same material...The difference is in the Clarke Original...
The difference between celtic and little black is inexpressive...
andrenm2 2 years ago
Out of all the whistles I think the Susato Dublin is superior, next would be the Clark Celtic. Please bear in mind I dont play the instrument (YET) and I am going on tone only. Thank you for posting this video because it has been a big help for me to make my first purchase.
lawnmonkey7 2 years ago
Indeed, the Susato is a great whistle...
I'm very glad to help people buying they first whistle...Thats the primary objective for me to recorded this video...thank you so much...
andrenm2 2 years ago
From what i`ve gathered , in a D whistle
the key of C can sound a bit "off " especially on the cheaper whistles .
So i swapped my Walton brass key of D 8Euros , for a Tony Dixon Trad / key of D 20Euros ........
What a dramatic difference .
Great whistle to start out on , in my humble opinion.
mossyslopes 3 years ago
Yes, I like a lot the Dixon Trad...In my opinion, one of the greatest balance of easy-to-play and profissional sound that there is out there...the dixon is one of the easyer to blow...great achievement...
andrenm2 2 years ago
Great comparison! I have a Generation D in nickle but when I want to go an octave higher, it sounds really out of key. Is that something I'm doing wrong? Or is it the whistle after all.... I'm thinking of buying a Clarke Celtic because I've read some good reviews about it, and I like the sound of it.
Sareketeje 3 years ago
Generation have a problem with that...Altough, you might know a hint: the higher the note, the higher the velocity (that is the technical word) of air needed to mantain the frequency (that is the technical word too)...I have a lot of generations...Most of them don't serve to play music...The Clarke is the easyer whistle to play (I pratice fast tunes in it), but don't have the greater sound...Hope to help you...
andrenm2 3 years ago
estanho ?!
derrete com pouca temperatura :P
André, não mexa mais a sopa com a Celtic !
pode estragar a sopa, hehehe
FelippeApNud 3 years ago
não sei de nada...Rs
andrenm2 3 years ago
A Clarke Celtic é feita de estanho (tin, em inglês), sendo de fato uma tin whistle.
dellv2 3 years ago
ouvi dizer que "tin" era "latão"...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Latão é brass
dellv2 3 years ago
ok...
andrenm2 3 years ago
thanks for the comparison! Can you do more videos comparing different whistles? I'm interested in comparing more expensive whistles - and also low whistles - and whistles in different keys. Thanks again!
atozinco 3 years ago
Ok...there's something I wanna do! Comparison between different keys, and comparison between different lows...Thanks for the hint...I have a second video of comparison, though...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Im going to buy a clark celtic whistle since that is the one that is available at the time. yet I like the sound.. I LOVE Celtic music.
DisneyGirlJeannie92 3 years ago
I bought, first, the Walton's and The Clarke...Two great whistles for begining...I just love Celtic music too!!! hahahah
andrenm2 3 years ago
I liked the Clarke on this video too (I think it might have been my favourite one). Didn't like the Generations so much.
atozinco 3 years ago
wow quite surprised on the sound of the plastic whistle..i'm trying to find a decent whistle for myself but dont want to pay the cheifton prices lol...any suggestions?? i noticed the brass ones sounding a lil dull too or is that just me??
oneoakenseed 3 years ago
Well, there are so many kinds of cheap whistles...You may try, for first, a Walton's...Is the one I used in the beggining...Altough, I found, for begginers, the Clarke Celtic is the easier, because it don't takes to much breath for going to second octaves...
andrenm2 3 years ago
I just picked up a Feadog in D, and I'm still trying to get used to changing the octaves :) However, I haven't played an Irish whistle before, so my experience in playing is none... I just subbed to you, you have some great videos! Maybe I can learn a thing or two.
OcarinaTycoon 3 years ago
Thank you...I'm very honored for this...I learned, firstly, from watching other people...With time, you will change octaves without notice, like driving...
andrenm2 3 years ago
I have a Feadog brass in D, I learnt on it and I've played it a lot in the last 3 years (since I bought it). It's been quite good. I've busked a lot with it too. Now I want to get a more clean, sweet sounding whistle (a more expensive one) that doesn't sound too harsh in the upper octave. A quieter whistle would be good.
atozinco 3 years ago
quieter whistle? never heard it...hahahhaa...just kidding...A more expensive and with a clearer sound is the Susato, but is the louder...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Absolutely no difference. Why have so many whistles all in the same key.
charliewecker 3 years ago
Well, I found more differences when I'm playing and when I'm recording...The difference of breath needed is the greatest...The Susato is the louder, excelent for playing live, for example...
andrenm2 3 years ago
ah breathing. i didnt take that into acount
charliewecker 3 years ago
I was interested in buying a Susato Kildare -S- Series Instrument Set (1 Head, 3 Bodies) for $80, but i don't know if there's something better out there that offers something similar and around the same price (or less).
mpe1290 3 years ago
I just bought one of those sets last week, and I love it. The sound is just awesome. Only thing is, if you're like me, you are going to want to play everything in all three keys (D, C, and Bb in my case), and I wonder if buying the Dublins isn't the best way to go, having to change the mouthpiece all the time...
mongorich 3 years ago
As I said, I don't like changing heads, for me...The Susato, altough, is a great whistle...You just acquired a great set...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Well, it all depends on what you wants...I wanted to know a lot of different whistles, so I boughted a lot of whistles, in a lot of materials...I, personally don't like whistles that change the key, I prefer separetly the whistles, in different keys...You have to discoverer what you want...If you want praticity, with low cost, perhaps you're in the right way...(sorry the english)
andrenm2 3 years ago
i cant hear much of a difference
wariokid244 3 years ago
unfortunally, the microphone I used was from the camera itself, a not very good microphone...
If I had played a tune much longer, perhaps...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Mmmm I'm sorry I have another question. Do you know what kind of whistle did the singer use in this video:
ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona
Check out the flute solo at 2:41.
wiker666 3 years ago
It is a brass whistle, very hard to tell wich one...This song have an uillean pipes and a whistle...If I'd had to guess, probably an Overton whistle
andrenm2 3 years ago
ok thx
wiker666 3 years ago
I need to buy the Clarke Celtic, I want to make a vicking/black metal band and I want to introduce some flute in it.
wiker666 3 years ago
Buy a brass whistle, like the Dixon, or Waltons...You have my blessing...hahahaha
andrenm2 3 years ago
lol thx
wiker666 3 years ago
in my opnion, the clarke celtic is the most beautiful sound, the most "celtic" one... kkk
i have a feadóg pro nickel in D, it sounds very good. i've read a lot of critics 'bout the feadóg, but this one is very cool, with a beauty sound.. but not the best one
by the way
thanks for your video
and i've already saw some of your videos..
keep whistlin'!
M4EMHC 3 years ago
Yes, it has an unique and "soft" sound...really "celtic"...hahaha...there's no other word to describe...Feadóg is a really nice whistle...unfortunally, until now, I don't have any...The cool is you have your "end of rainbow" tin whistle, that one you like, and no one takes away of you...hahahaha...
Thank you for your compliments, and for watching my videos...
keep whistling you too...
andrenm2 3 years ago
well
probably tomorrow i'll record some videos with my brother who plays mandolin..
bem, sou brasileiro tambem, nem sei porque comentei em ingles antes :D
M4EMHC 3 years ago
putz...hahahahaha...
Cara, se você gravar, por favor, envia o vídeo pra mim, para que eu possa ver...
abraço
andrenm2 3 years ago
Oh I just looked at your other video and apparently it's a Waltons! Whaddya know!!
acechadwick 3 years ago
hahaha, that's it...Hope to help you...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Great video and thanks! What is your personal favourite and where can you buy it? Also do they improve the more dinero you spend!
I have played for years and always on cheap ones. The best one I have I bought on the Irish Ferry and it's got a Guiness logo. No idea what it's made of!
acechadwick 3 years ago
Well, you got a nice sound on the called "cheap whistles"...My personal favorite is the Waltons Irish, and it's my second cheaper...I have expensive whistles, but, in fact, you have to find your personal favorite whistle, because each person prefer a material, a key, etc...I bought my on the internet...Try to buy other cheap whistles to see if you like...I think if you're not pro, you have no need of an expensive one...
andrenm2 3 years ago
i like the celtic whistle the best :p it has a nice sounds to it :) thanks for the informative video
F1RE3RR0R 3 years ago
It was my second tin whistle...It is really easy to blow...
Thanks for watching my videos...And for your great comments
andrenm2 3 years ago
your welcome :)
F1RE3RR0R 3 years ago
Nice vid. I wished I'd seen this before I started(Mind you,I've always been happy with my Generation Nickel). I am now two years down the line and after having spent loads of money on various whistles (the most expensive one being a very loud Chieftain Mezzo D) I was wondering whether you have had any experience with wood whistles because I am considering one.
SamFischer1000 3 years ago
No, I don't have...Only the basic recorder...But some people I know say it's a very beautiful sound, but a little different than the pattern sound of a tin whistle...Why don't you record a video with one of your several whistles? I know the Chieftain is a very nice whistle...Someday I buy one myself...Thank for you compliment, for watching, and of adding to your favorites...
andrenm2 3 years ago
same, I have a brass waltons in key of Bb and its probably my favourite one
IdarkphoenixI 3 years ago
hahaha, mine Bb brass is my favorite too...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Mostly its when I play higher notes, it just doesn't sound as good and its slightly difficult to go into the octaves compared my other whistles. Its seems to be due to the material its made from, but it might just be me.
IdarkphoenixI 3 years ago
Yes, I have the same difficult...it can be broked, but is not my favorite whistle...I, myself, prefer brass whistles...
andrenm2 3 years ago
i dont if its just me but the waltons little black is a harder whistle to play compared to my other whistles in D
IdarkphoenixI 3 years ago
what do you mean by "harder"?
andrenm2 3 years ago
I like the Clarke!
bridgecable 3 years ago
it does requires just a little bit of air...it`s a great whistle
andrenm2 3 years ago
I actually liked the Susato and Clarke the best. The Generation brand sounded a bit sharp in tune.
pianoscantalk 3 years ago
actually, you can adjust the tune by moving the fipple with hot water and a little patience...The Susato is one of the best, indeed...
thank you for commenting and watching...love your videos...
andrenm2 3 years ago
In my opinion both walton's tin whistles sounds better than the others. All sounds good, but i think the waltons tin whistles sounds much better
frjlnsp 3 years ago
Me too...
The Waltons, Susato and Dixon are my favorites
andrenm2 3 years ago
Thanks. I tried many of them, and I finished up with a Parks Whistle (he's an american craftsman). I would like to know what you think about it if you'll ever get one.
superfebs 3 years ago
Man, I never hear about this whistle...is good?
andrenm2 3 years ago
I love it. It has a mellow sound, it's almost indestructible, you can split it in three pieces (in the "walkabout" version) and keep it in poket, and you can regulate the volume! Google for it. :-)
superfebs 3 years ago
wow! It seems a nice whistle...I love my walton's...I am addicted in buying whistles...hahaha..
andrenm2 3 years ago
And thank you for watching and commenting...
I bought mine from an web shop...The Little Black is the lighter whistle I have...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Hey! That was an interesting video. I am learning to play. My whistle says "MEG by Clarke's". Is that the same as a Clarke Celtic?
welliamwallace 3 years ago
No, the MEG whistle by clarke have a similar sound, but is a little different...I have some friends that really like the MEG by clarke...
The Celtic Clarke is more similar to Sweetone by Clarke...They are in same shape (conical whistle), have almost (some think is the same) the same sound, and are made in the same material...
If you record a video, let me know...
Thanx for watching and commenting on my videos...Glad you have enjoyed it...
Keep Whistling...
andrenm2 3 years ago
Thanks, very interesting !
StephanieValentin 3 years ago
Thanx...I really like your videos...
andrenm2 3 years ago
I really enjoyed your video. I like how it showed the short-comings of the Generation brand whistles, even though they are good whistles for beginners looking to try their hand at the craft. I was surprised by the Susato Dublin. I really enjoyed the tone, even though that opinion could change if I heard it live. The Clark Celtic really reminds me of my Clark Sweetone. I wonder if they are similar models? I would really like to know which whistle you prefer and why? Keep up with the videos. Thx.
AstralWalker 3 years ago
First one: my favorite whistle is the Walton's Irish Brass...It have a perfect irish sound...If I have to show someone a whistle, that is the whistle I take...The second one is the Dixon Trad, because it requires less breathing, and have a beautiful sound...The third one is my Susato...Is the louder, and have a thumb rest...The celtic is similar of the sweetone, yes...Thanx for watching and subscribing...Any doubts, don't wait to ask...
andrenm2 3 years ago
lgl kra..mta diferença entre qlq uma e a Susato....preciso ficar rico logo e comprar 1 milhão de whistles =D
Gustavrum 3 years ago
Eu tenho 23 whistles e quero ter 1 milhão e 23...hahahaha...Cara, que instrumentinho viciante...nem pesquiso quanto já gastei pra não chorar...A Susato realmente é a que mais se destaca...É a que tem o "volume" mais alto, mas também é a que mais exige para tocar na segunda oitava...
andrenm2 3 years ago