My go-to whistle is the MK. High A and high B are a bit loud if playing at a smallish session. For me the nicest-sounding note on the MK is E near the bottom of the 2nd octave- it's amazing. So much colour and grit to it. But the entire gamut has a wonderful tone, which combined with its great volume and perfect tuning make it my all-time favourite Low D.
About the playability of High B, this note tends to be a tiny bit on the harsh/loud side on many Low D Whistles. HIgh B is fine on the MK but it has to be supported with a strong airstream. The Reyburn's second octave is a bit smoother than the MK's, but the MK's low register is somewhat stronger.
To me the MK is more ergonomic simply because it's much lighter than the Reyburn.
Hmmm,They all sound great! But I think I am a little partial to the MK. Well I got myself an MK a few months back......and it is wonderful! I just was wondering if you could recommend any learning materials for the low whistle? Cheers!
im tihnking of buysing a Reyburn Irish Whistles in d but their really expensive are they worth it, do they make a better sounds
theothersituation 1 month ago
My go-to whistle is the MK. High A and high B are a bit loud if playing at a smallish session. For me the nicest-sounding note on the MK is E near the bottom of the 2nd octave- it's amazing. So much colour and grit to it. But the entire gamut has a wonderful tone, which combined with its great volume and perfect tuning make it my all-time favourite Low D.
pancelticpiper 7 months ago
Thanks for sharing the comparison of the three whistles.
The Susato is interesting, although the tone colour seems rather thin.
I find the Reyburn very compelling here: the MK sounds rather disappointing in its second octave in comparison, however this is just a video clip.
Have you any favourites after after year of owning these?
MrJamesAlto 8 months ago
About the playability of High B, this note tends to be a tiny bit on the harsh/loud side on many Low D Whistles. HIgh B is fine on the MK but it has to be supported with a strong airstream. The Reyburn's second octave is a bit smoother than the MK's, but the MK's low register is somewhat stronger.
To me the MK is more ergonomic simply because it's much lighter than the Reyburn.
pancelticpiper 1 year ago
Any comments on the playability of the highest few notes, which can sometimes be a problem, or the ergonomics?
ubizmo 1 year ago
Hmmm,They all sound great! But I think I am a little partial to the MK. Well I got myself an MK a few months back......and it is wonderful! I just was wondering if you could recommend any learning materials for the low whistle? Cheers!
monkeyeagle 1 year ago