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Thank you very much. I'm glad to hear. I know they will help. I'm just happy being able to share the things I'm doing myself.

Stephen, welcome and thank you so much. I love having a community with whom I’m learning and whom I can help. It is so much fun!

That is such a lovely piece. Hmmmm. There are some accidentals in the piece that are unusual for a whistle, but I'll see if I can come up with something that will work. I guess we could do some extra half-holing. I'll mess around with it and see if I can get it to work for us. Thanks for asking!

Thank you - a favorite of mine.

So glad to have you. I’m playing a Howard low D with their balanced head. I really enjoy it.

No manipulation intended at all, but with the surname Howard, they should give you a deep discount

Thanks so much. When I want folks to hear the whistle without distortion I play somewhere else, but that is a really fun corner to demonstrate a great sound.

Great phrase. Yes, it is good to be confirmed in what you have. I felt like I should introduce it since it is new to the market.

Yes , it looks lovely and you deserve it, I do wish I could add it but… Truly, I can only play one at a time and my budget is limited. I have several, I want to be happy with what I have.

I agree. If I wasn’t doing the channel I would probably just have a couple. But I do enjoy trying them out.

That’s funny. I hope you enjoy it.

It is so lovely, but I’m still working on playing it gently which is hard with the high notes

Indeed it does

I’m looking forward to making a comparison video.

Thank you. I completely agree that price is definitely a big issue. I think that’s why I say put it on the list. If you have here you really like, get the least expensive. I am honestly spending more than I ever intended when I started. The Lir is clearer than many, and having borrowed one of their high ads I was imagining it would be a clean tone.

I know I need to, but too many low Ds to play. I need to,push it up my list

I got an F from Generation on the recommendation of FoolishFrankie's channel and his tutorial on the solo from Call me Al. I'm very happy with it, especially after applying some plastitac below the sound hole for the comfort of nearby ears who just might not feel like Paul Simon at the moment. 😅

Sounds like great fun!

also the low G MK is difficult in the higher octaves it's hard to have consistency there (i'm getting better) it really wants good breath control. One of the whistle tutors in the facebook group said the same in his review on the MK whistles Ben Walker, if you do a search here on youtube MK pro whistle review Ben Walker whistle tutor you'll find it. Now i want the mezzo A also they are just gorgeous whistles. Got the F yesterday been playing that thing non stop since then.

That’s all great to know. Thanks.

I will definitely do that. Thanks for saying.

@@LowDWhistle look forward to that :)

The appearance is a good bit like the MK. I did at first take a look to compare them. It doesn’t have he same warmth in the tone, but the Lir plays so freely while still being expressive.

Thank you! It’s half of the fun, to be honest. I am just happy I could be one of the first buyers

My pleasure. I completely agree. Wonderful to see them jumping into making instruments for us all.

And yes, the Children of Lir is an amazing and fun story.

Excellent point. I don't think he makes a left-handed version. Thank you for saying.

Thanks for saying. I do find I tend to exaggerate the movement of my fingers when I’m demonstrating a tune. Otherwise I want them only moving just enough. Glad to have you in the conversation

@@gerfagan thank you! I love the tune.

Yes, I will proudly wear the title of whistle cheerleader / encourager. I love it.

Thanks!

So glad to have you on the journey, and welcome! Glad you’re finding it helpful and this is definitely a beautiful tune to learn to play

My pleasure. It’s always good to know. We’re a tune came from if possible makes it much more interesting.

I agree. I was going to use her version with The Chieftains as a prime example until I noticed that the Dubliners played it two different ways. You’re right. Her version is just amazing.

In that instance I’d say you’d have to follow the singer’s lead. The instrumentalist is accompanying the singer, so it’s a game of follow the leader.

Thanks. Yes, I felt very comfortable with this tune.

My pleasure. I agree. Irish history and the tunes that tell the stories are amazing and captivating.

I would love for you to do that. It sounds like it would be beautiful. Keep working toward it. I’m feeling air as well, but many who know more than I have called it a ballad or rebel song. I prefer either air or ballad.

Thank you for asking. It’s possible you’re looking at a different whistle, or someone is charging too much for it. I found it on the Kerry whistle website. Here is a link to the page: www.kerrywhistles.com/product-page/kerry-tenor-d

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can clarify anything or help in any other way.

@@LowDWhistle Ah yes I was conflating it with the "Low D" (Kerry Optima). Looks like I need to watch your comparison video on those!

No worries. It's easy to do. The Optima fixed head is $102 (ish). Listen also to some of Phil's videos on the Kerry Whistle website where he plays them each. Both the Kerry D and Optima play easily bottom to top. Yes. Listen to my comparison. It is hard to beat the Kerry D for the money. The Optima is a little more quiet with a slight buzziness. Both great options. I think it'd be down to the tone.

I agree. I joined right away. Not tons of videos, but enough to enjoy and appreciate.

I know. SO MANY versions. I selected some tunes I knew, I assumed their version would be a little different. I played along as best I could and after a few times through I was OK. You hit on that big challenge - so many versions. You never know what you’re going to get, but that can make it fun. No harm since you are playing along with a recorded session.

@@LowDWhistle no trick to it then? Just gotta grab some versions and go then?

You're right. The PlayAlong Sessions RUclips channel provides an image of the music they are using. Otherwise we just have to listen a time or two and figure out how they are playing the tune. You will likely know the basics of the tunes, if you know the tunes, and you'll just have to jump in as you can. I play through a few times so that I am more comfortable by like the third time.

@@LowDWhistle guess it truly is good practice for the real in person ones then!

I definitely think so

My pleasure. Helps me too!

I listen to the album this morning. His is such a beautiful rendition. Since he has been at a festival his store is closed for a few more days. I hope he took some time off to relax. I can’t believe I’ve never connected with him to get to know him and buy some of his whistles.

Thanks. Great suggestion

My pleasure. So wonderful to find a good worship tune to share in the whistle.

Thank you. I hung out and played a few things. Just a great space.

Thanks. It’s like just enough without being too much.

Thanks. Definitely a rarity for me to do it all in one go. 😀

@@LowDWhistle it will get more common I expect ;)

I would like that, but the perfectionist in me will fight it and my discount video editing software doesn’t like big chunks.

My pleasure, and thank you. I agree, it is a beautiful hymn.

That is great to hear, Paul. That whistle has to be the best whistle bargain going. It is a great whistle to learn on, to play. And to grow with.

Thank you, Mark. I enjoy making the videos, and I really enjoy the community. Welcome to the journey. Let me know when you Optima arrives and what you think of it, i’. Certain you’ll be happy. The sheet music is also fun to make. Enjoy!

@@LowDWhistle Thank you Scott, I will and I will. 👍😁

Sounds fun. I’ll check it out.

Ooo - thank you for saying. I need to get one of his. Funny thing is I was watching some of his content the other day. Thanks again

Thanks. Yes, it is hard not to say, just go buy this Kerry whistle as your first whistle. Although the Goldfinch is also really nice. What I realize in conversations with folks is the others get a lot of love as well.

I’m excited for you. It does take some time to become comfortable holding the whistle and covering the holes. If you’re already making progress, then you’ll be great. Keep me updated.

It is flutes more with regard to how rolling the instrument impacts the tone due to how the air moves over the air way opening. Yes, I can do that. Are you thinking (with the online sessions) of my going through and demonstrating playing along with one?

@@LowDWhistle Thanks. As for the online session I guess it would be just how to start effectively. It’s so intimidating

You are so right. That is a wonderful idea. Thanks for clarifying the question, and thanks for the great question. I’ll do that in a few days.

I’m thinking more about this and have started working on it. My goal is to have this video available Monday or Tuesday. This is such a great idea. Thanks again

@@LowDWhistle no, thank you! Looking forward to it. No rush or stress though!!

That is a brilliant idea. Thank you!

Ok, what’s wrong with me. I would love to play low whistle but on my Tony Dixon low D, I can’t get my hand position correct. Piper’s grip doesn’t work for me because I have small hands. So I just say F it and just go back to my D, Bb and A whistles. Help?

Thanks for asking. Which Tony Dixon low D do you have? I’ll check hole sizes and get back to you in a bit.

Also, is the main problem you’re experiencing the reach from the 5th to 6th hole? Or is it something else?

@@LowDWhistle kind of. But no volume at the lower register. My Tony Dixon is a little over 20 years old and is the tunable black plastic whistle.