Chiff and Fipple Forums

So I guess that means that no one would be willing to part with one.

Gosh!

Paulette

I am seriously thinking of obtaining one of John Sindt whistles. Hopefully a Bb. Has anyone recently purchased a whistle from him lately? I have read some threads that says there is a waiting list but the threads were old. Can anyone update me on this? I emailed him but was not sure the address was ...

Oh thank you, thank you all! After I understood the mechanics, I was actually able to do both octaves, rough but it is a start! I am so pumped. I was so discouraged last night. Tonight I was able to use my fingers without fear of dropping it. The pictures helped a lot too. I am a visual oriented per...

Thank you all for your help.

I'm at work and do not have it with me.
I will try your suggestions when I get home and will tell you which one worked for me.

This forum has great people.

Paulette

I recently purchased a Sweetheart Resonance Flute. I am hoping someone can help me in this problem I'm having. I have smallish hands but I can reach the holes fine. However when I play with all the holes open the flute falls away from my mouth and down. It is like it is head heavy. Apparently my lef...

Mitch, I had no idea. Now I know why the brass and woodwinds in my orchestra always have to warm up before they tune. I think you enlightened us all. I even have to let my guitar get to room temp before I tune it before a performance. Same principle. You made me laugh. Now I know what to name my whi...

Thank you very much Mr. Reyburn and Byll for your explanations. So every whistle has a sweetspot that I understand is where it was originally voiced from the beginning. Then whatever that sweetspot is, that is where other background instruments have to tune to. Interesting. Also interesting on the E...

Thanks Wanderer for that comment. I was beginning to think I was crazy. If an artist chooses to deviate from the standard - I was just wondering if that was common or the exception in professional recordings? In my orchestra, we tune to A or Bb by the piano. If the Piano is off we are all off. So if...

Your right. My thinking is she is playing a C or D whistle. Or maybe I'm going about this all wrong. If you listened to a tune that you wanted to play along with. How do you determine what key is being played? And also how do you tune your whistle? I tuned it by the bell note right? Just learning, P...

I see what your saying but I checked on the songs I wanted to play along and some are in C and some are in D. But no match. Very frustrating. Unless I am totally tone deaf but I do play guitar in my church orchestra. So I don't think so. But maybe I'm wrong. If I tweak my tuning I match closer. So w...

Hello all, I am a fan of Joanie Madden and try to mimic her style of playing slow airs. However, even when I tune my whistles to A=440 with my digital tuner, playing along with her on her CD's, my whistle does not match. And yes I check and make sure I am playing in the right key. It is just plain o...

I had saved up my money to buy a Narrow Bore Brass D and a Aluminum Low G. I want a Bb but that will have to be later.

I'm marking the time.

Mermaid

Mike Burke is a great guy and gentleman. He was very kind in answering all my questions in more than one email. I have placed my order!
Who-hoo! Can't wait until they get here.

Thanks everyone for your help including Mr. Burke.

Paulette

Ok then if that is the case. Does anyone have a Low G and can tell me how long it is and if it comes in 2 pieces?

What would you do if you ordered 2 day shipping. Would it arrive?

I'm going to order 2 different whistles.

Thanks,
Paulette

Hello, I am new here and have been a lurker for a while. I have been trying to contact Burke whistles and I get no response. I have emailed, sent messages through his site and voice mailed. Does anyone know him personally? Could he be out of town? I was anxious to make my order but I am leary if I c...