Low-tech low D at last!

Guidus · Post by **Guidus** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:53 am

Hello,

yesterday I got a fipple the right size and I tried to make a low D. This time it worked quite well: I even skipped supper, working and playing all evening on this big boy.

I didn't know low D's were so addictive, I played almost till midnight! My low-tech low D has a deep, haunting sound, and is much better than my only other low D, an Indian cheapie. I play it using piper's grip on the bottom hand and normal grip on the upper hand. I'll publish a sound clip as time permits.

So there you are, I updated my page. In the next few days I'll keep playing it and see if there is room for improvements, then will let you know.

falkbeer · Post by **falkbeer** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:41 am

Hi,

Great to hear that your low D turned out so well! It would be interesting to see some photos too!

Guidus · Post by **Guidus** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:49 am

I'm going to take a couple of pictures this afternoon. When my piper's grip gets stable, I'll also record a clip.

Feadoggie · Post by **Feadoggie** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:22 am

Guidus,

Congratulations on the low D. I see you have the layout of the low D on your site already. You are using pipe with a 22mm bore, right? What is the wall thickness, is it also 1.5mm? Thanks for sharing your efforts with us.

Feadoggie

cavefish · Post by **cavefish** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:32 pm

please do

--------i too know the feeling of making instruments -it is a Godgiven talent that makes life worth living-and a feeling of great accomplishment---cheers to you brother

AlonE · Post by **AlonE** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:35 pm

congratulations!! serious cool to see some photos!

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:48 pm

Good job, Guidus! Cool website, too.

Guidus · Post by **Guidus** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:31 am

Feadoggie,

yes, I'm using 25 mm pipe (bore = 22 mm), wall thickness 1.5 mm.

I added a sound clip and a photo:
http://guido.gonzato.googlepages.com/lowd.jpg

Both are unimpressive... As time permits, I'll remake all sound clips and a close-up of the low D.

Impempe · Post by **Impempe** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:07 am

That's great Guido. I think I must give it a go - I am still really enjoying the little D and if that is anything to go by, it really is worth a shot to try the big fellow. Your web site is filled with wonderful info and tips - thanks!

AlonE · Post by **AlonE** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:26 am

really good sound!! exelent!.

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:20 am

That's rad Guidus!
I've been using your design to make my own low whistles for some time now (and have even sold a few to people in the neighborhood who were interested, most of whom were passers by who heard the alternating sounds of tuning and power tools

); this news is indeed exciting.
Thanks!

King Friday · Post by **King Friday** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:45 pm

Wow, very cool. Btw, did I get the first low F you sold?

Carey · Post by **Carey** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:37 pm

Guidus wrote:I play it using piper's grip on the bottom hand and normal grip on the upper hand.

I started doing it that way as well, and found that while I could cover the upper hand holes OK, I couldn't move them as fast as I needed to once my speed picked up in general. So I've changed over to the piper's grip on the top hand as well. Have a go at something quick both ways and see what your experience is. The top fingers were just too bent or stretched to move quickly for me.

The low D is very cool. I really enjoy playing mine.

Chiff and Fipple Forums

Low-tech low D at last!

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