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John F. wrote:Did I mention that you're an all 'round excellent human being for helping us newbies? Thanks!

And helping we old s too!

I buy impulsively. Is it available as a purchasable MP3 download?

3 woids for ya!

Its a Busman!

I bought a multi-colored OS high D Chieftain in late 2001. I later bought the same multi-colored OS in Low D in 2002. To be frank, I didnt like the Chieftain high D much the first few years because I never mastered the high notes on it. It is now one of my favorites. Whistle control is a wonderful t...

Also, I find that it helps to think about kind of ripping your fingers off in a scale or arpeggio formation, rather than playing the notes one by one. I mean, you've got to be able to play every note clearly, or it just turns into a mess... I find that it's true, practice slowly to play it fast. Bu...

I would like to agree with the above BUT.... I always had a problem with the beat and breathing being thrown off when I sloooow down a tune. Also, I dont like to learn a tune EXACTLY as played, necessarily. I like to add what I call the SmootStyle, if you wee-ill. I dont want to sound like Mary Berg...

Wow. I am pleasantly shocked at how many people have replied. I think we need to think up a better name for you, so that when I call you "Shawna" on this, people won't think I'm replying to someone I don't know. 'Cause, like, someone quoted my entire message and said the board was inspira...

I have one of my "name brand" Low Ds on tour, presently in Arizona. The person just recently received it. It is an extra Low D I have, and I lend it to anyone who is interested in learning what a Low D is like without the investment. Rules are generally keep it as long as you like but dont...

The ability to do triple EEEs depends on the whistle and whistlers skills. Instead of trying to look for a solution around it, let me ask, what whistle are you playing and what is your skill level? I ask this because early on I got into the habit of ornamentizing something that sounded like it neede...

A black Guinness whistle from a boxed set with instuction CD and sheet with tin-whistle tablature. I picked it up in a shop in St. Augustine FL a few days after I decided to learn to play the whistle and about 3 weeks before I joined the forum. It still sounds as tentative as the day I bought it. It...

I tried to fudge my way on the message board. Totally screwed it up. Name is subject and vice-versa.

duuuhhhh....

Stunned, I trodded to the bar and ordered an overpriced Guinness. Forlorned, I looked up at the TV monitor. It was showing NASCAR. Are you sure you weren't in Virginia? :-) I want to make a quick plug to say that if you're a beginner or moderate player who might be a little overwhelmed at Ri-Ra or ...

Oh, man. I knew that would happen. Hey Stewy, I lead that session at Ri Ra, together with my friend Philippe. I can assure we will definitely be there Wednesday at 7 and next Sunday at 3 if you want to come round again. Thanks. I will try again next week. Wasnt your fault of course but it sure made...

Long-time aficionados know that lately I have been working a back-breaking schedule, pulling 11 hour days M-F and then a few more on Saturday. Sundays are usually reserved for total collapse of mind, body, and spirit. Consequently I had not had the time to do what I felt was a personal goal: Sit in ...

swizzlestick wrote:Here I was, sick and feeling depressed, when I clicked on your links and lost myself in this fantastic music.

Looks like it's going to be a good day after all. Thanks, Phil!

Yes. A pleasure while it lasted.