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My hat is off to you for learning that one by ear. I have noodled along with it from time to time on a Colin Goldie F, which Colin gave me as a birthday gift in 2006. I note that Mr. McSherry is playing what I assume is an Overton Low F as well. In my case, I think I would benefit from having the 'd...

I have been away from this site for all too long myself. When I get up the nerve, I will post a link to the stuff I have been playing in the last year or two. It ain't jigs and reels, which is probably much appreciated in the world of jigs and reels. The last "Pure Drop" tune I wanted to w...

I recall the joy and excitement he felt as he showed me how he tackled a pesky wave form from an old field recording of Micho--a literal recording out in a field, during which a local truck driver tooted his horn as he drove by. Writing the book took Bill into areas he had not yet pondered, ranging ...

Thank you for that!!

I am not aware of the utility/devise/mechanism to which refer. Please chalk that up to Inexorable Luddite Syndrome ("ILS")

It is a great whistle. It is numbered and in good shape. I have need for a Low E of comparable quality and would be willing to entertain the notion of a sale or swap. Swap preferred to sale, but I am flexible. Pictures and, I guess, some sound clips available if you are interested. There is no urgen...

A while back I came across a compilation of Kwela music that Bill Ochs had assembled. One of the linked tunes was a lively ensemble version of the Brubeck classic, Take Five. I have a hankering to listen to it again and my Googles are failing me. I did come across a catchy solo version, but the one ...

will do...

Gentlemen:

Thank you for your input regarding my inquiry.

Tom Dowling

My inquiry was precipitated by a product being offered by another maker. I believe he is referred to later in the thread.

Hello Fipplers!! Long time, no post by me. Been away too long. I have seen advertisements on FaceBook for whistle heads that can be made to replace the traditional mouthpiece on a transverse flute--you know, the standard, old fashioned silver' flute. When set up as suggested, the lowest scale had D ...

Hello Steve: I was unable to attend the service myself, partially due to some ongoing medical treatments I was undergoing at the time and partially due to my inability, apparently, to mark down the correct date, which miasma I see as a side effect of the treatments themselves. It is with a measure o...

Steve:

Thank you for that information.

Tom Dowling

*On the passing of this great man and extraordinary teacher: I was much saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Bill Ochs, the man who introduced me to the penny whistle and Celtic Music. I always knew Bill to be a vibrant and healthy guy. He was fastidious in his diet and exercised regularly. ...

Thank You John.

Hope springs eternal in this old geezer.

Be Well,

Tom Dowling