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Definately. They have actually recently reported that it has been discovered that the sun is unusually active period and it is burning hotter just now. That would have absolutely nothing to do with that "global warming" recently being ranted about, now, would it.? Thatt has to be the burn...

David - welcome. I played a piano and several other instruments poorly before coming to the whistle. My, as yet unrealized, strain of Whoa is a new curiousity about concertinas and button accordians. I love my whistle, but I do miss chords. Also, I worked on the Hill (detail from agency) for a bit i...

Since Christmas, 2003. First 3 weeks were difficult, for me and anyone in ear-shot. Since than I've bought better whistles, taken leassons, played with fellow learners and practiced a lot. I'm still not far enough along to play for others, but I hear improvements most days. Current problem is learni...

I got a Burke DABST several months ago and play it every day. It's very bright, pure and easy to play. It's my first high-end whistle and at this point I can't see getting another expensive high D (although I'm always open to bargins, antiques and maybe trying some of those "tweaked" whist...

Thanks Blackhawk - As a new guy, trying to learn, I'd come across many folks saying their "syn" was among their favorites. I probably scoured the low and high reviews to find them - to no avail. I was beginning think it was some cryptic whistle jargon. So, what is a syn? Who makes them and...

I've never hosted a house concert but this guy has. http://www.musicbythebay.org/ I saw Chulrua ($12 each) his house last Spring. It was very informal. Large open room on 2nd floor overlooking a lake. Folks also brought potluck food which was shared with everyone. I didn't sense that all the others ...

You could then take a clearer digital photo of the maker's mark and email it to some on-line museums. Martin Good idea. However, here's a link to a very good image of a complete set that I just found on-line. My whistle shows lots of use. These are great. Whoever J H was, his whistle-making skills ...

Martin:

thanks - google's an amazing thing. Here's another JH.

http://www.acmewhistles.co.uk/history.html

It appears the family business lives on. Could this guy be related to the flute maker??

NorCalMusician wrote:Yum, lead!

I just all the chewing on that fipple was from an adult in a pub and not a kid in a crib!!

Here's a well used J H whistle in E flat. Very narrow bore. Still plays sweet and quiet. I've looked through many of the old threads and most of the images were lost when they expired on e-bay. How old and rare is this whistle? I saw a reference to John Hudson, a flute maker. Any further research on...

Noticed the calura whistle in the review section and saw there had been some past discussion of them. Here's a link to a flute collection that includes a calura whistle. great site for flute folks and searching will show up a few pennywhistles. images and research on 100s of flutes, Native American ...

My wife is always asking for ideas for birthday (late in the year) and Christmas gifts. As a new whistle player and collector of all sorts of things, I'd like to suggest she give me my first wooden whistle. My current favorite metal whistles are a Burke black tip and Shaw. Dance music is fun, but I ...

The sun will come up. Another day will begin. The ordeal will be yesterday. There will be a lesson for you and you will know more. Thanks for creating a global session for whistler's words and laughter.

Mark M

I agree with all the never-too-old posts. However , I do believe that it is more difficult to develop the native proficiency with an instrument that one can acquire at a young age. . I started taking piano lessons when I was 40 or so. The teacher was an odd fellow who taught only adults. His theory...

Hi Folks, Does anyone have any idea just how many of us geezers are playing and how old the oldest are? Mike: I hit 56 in November. I've been playing for 7 months. I've gotten better every month. Now I'm buying better whistles and they make me sound better too. I'm at least a geezer in training. In...