I’ve heard lots of players complain about the Clarke original, saying you have to blow harder, I’m a beginner and have found it more forgiving and easier to play than some other low cost whistles
I have a Clarke Original which must be at least 70 years old. My nan gave it to me back in the 1970s and it might have been my dad's from the 1950s. It was certainly old when I first got it. How old it was when my dad got it I couldn't say. It is in C.
From your comparison, it sounds like the nickel plated is more breathy sounding than the other two. I have the gold plated one and I like it for how quiet and mellow it is, so it is useful to practise on when I don't want to bother my neighbours.
I'm very early in learning the whistle. The Original Clarke was my first instrument. After buying a Dixon DX005, I have been reluctant to use the Clarke because of difficulty in avoiding screeching/ getting fingers positioned correctly. Great to see and hear your comparison, nonetheless, CutiePie.
Thank you for the comparison! I really like the Original Clarke and can hear the difference between the three. I just wish it would be easier to play for me as a beginner 🙈 As I usually play the recorder it is quite an adjustment…. 😅
I do wonder about the sound difference. I've heard that the build quality varies (understandable in this price range) so it's possible that the differences have more to do with that than the plating material.
I have the original D one and i love the design but i still struggle a lot with the higher octave. Any tips for this specific tin whistle? :cc (it's my first one)
The nickel and gold plated whistles are really spiffy looking. I have the original painted one in C, and Clarke whistles are worth having just for the history behind them.
They do take a lot of air - they have a very wide open mouthpiece so you need a lot of air flow generally when playing, but if you're good at directing that air flow, they're easy to get up into the second octave. Most people struggle with playing the lower notes, as you have to blow very softly for that. It's an interesting (and challenging) whistle, but I love the history behind them :)
I can confirm that the Clarke original is very air-inefficient. I can play the first octave G note for 20+ seconds with my low D whistles and around 27 seconds with my Goldie low F but with Clarke I have to stop after around 16 seconds. So be prepared to take more breaths between phrases.
From a sound physics point of view, the Original Clarke is a wrong instrument as a lot of the air is dispersed without being well focused in the blade (labium). So it is quite tiring to play it and the sound is not very clear. If you are a collector the purchase is justifiable but if you have to play it, in my opinion, it's not worth it.
I find the sound of the Clarke Original unique compared to my other 16 whistles (eep I think I need help!!!) and really like it both from looks and the sound. It is also nice and quiet so good for practising without annoying people too much. I am going to purchase another in the key of C just to feed my addiction.
@@crossfire7874 The C is a little longer and slightly lower pitch. I have another brand whistle that is C and I find the size feels very comfortable to play and as I don't play with anyone else it doesn't really matter to me. I can still use all the same finger positions to follow along using tabs.
Been here since the start with the lipstick stained wooden block! From one of youe first videos xx 🤣❤
I’ve heard lots of players complain about the Clarke original, saying you have to blow harder, I’m a beginner and have found it more forgiving and easier to play than some other low cost whistles
I have a Clarke Original which must be at least 70 years old. My nan gave it to me back in the 1970s and it might have been my dad's from the 1950s. It was certainly old when I first got it. How old it was when my dad got it I couldn't say. It is in C.
From your comparison, it sounds like the nickel plated is more breathy sounding than the other two. I have the gold plated one and I like it for how quiet and mellow it is, so it is useful to practise on when I don't want to bother my neighbours.
Thank you for a great review. The gold plated one looks fabulous! Be interested in a comparison of the Clarke Original D and the Shaw D
could you do one tutorial for country road? please ❤😊
Incredibly beautiful music and very interesting video.
Thank you CutiePie
👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.
I'm very early in learning the whistle. The Original Clarke was my first instrument. After buying a Dixon DX005, I have been reluctant to use the Clarke because of difficulty in avoiding screeching/ getting fingers positioned correctly. Great to see and hear your comparison, nonetheless, CutiePie.
I have a lot of Tin Whistles nowadays but i still prefer my Clarke Original and Sweetone.
wow they did other clarke original than wooden black in the years since I bought my first black one))) thank for comparison! they are all beauty
Thank you for the comparison! I really like the Original Clarke and can hear the difference between the three. I just wish it would be easier to play for me as a beginner 🙈 As I usually play the recorder it is quite an adjustment…. 😅
The original Clarke was my first Whistle ❤
Mine too!
Thank you for the nice review video
They are all beatiful ❤❤❤
I do wonder about the sound difference. I've heard that the build quality varies (understandable in this price range) so it's possible that the differences have more to do with that than the plating material.
Nice comparison, thank you.
I have the original D one and i love the design but i still struggle a lot with the higher octave. Any tips for this specific tin whistle? :cc (it's my first one)
Some people are allergic to nickel. If you get a rash from nickel plated jewelry, best to choose another model.
The nickel and gold plated whistles are really spiffy looking. I have the original painted one in C, and Clarke whistles are worth having just for the history behind them.
Do they still offer the nickel plated?
Yes, it's their newest design.
Instantaneous buy
Do you find the tapered whistle to be harder to hold/play?
Not at all. Though if you have larger hands it might make the holes feel a little closer together.
They look very nice, but I always heard that they played quite difficulty and took a crazy amount of air.
They do take a lot of air - they have a very wide open mouthpiece so you need a lot of air flow generally when playing, but if you're good at directing that air flow, they're easy to get up into the second octave. Most people struggle with playing the lower notes, as you have to blow very softly for that. It's an interesting (and challenging) whistle, but I love the history behind them :)
@@CutiepieTinWhistle thanks for the extra info. I’ll have to check into them and the history you speak of
I can confirm that the Clarke original is very air-inefficient. I can play the first octave G note for 20+ seconds with my low D whistles and around 27 seconds with my Goldie low F but with Clarke I have to stop after around 16 seconds. So be prepared to take more breaths between phrases.
Impossible to beat a Clarke for price and quality sound. Imho.
From a sound physics point of view, the Original Clarke is a wrong instrument as a lot of the air is dispersed without being well focused in the blade (labium). So it is quite tiring to play it and the sound is not very clear. If you are a collector the purchase is justifiable but if you have to play it, in my opinion, it's not worth it.
I find the sound of the Clarke Original unique compared to my other 16 whistles (eep I think I need help!!!) and really like it both from looks and the sound. It is also nice and quiet so good for practising without annoying people too much. I am going to purchase another in the key of C just to feed my addiction.
@@PaulStevenUKWhat's the difference between the D and the C? :0
@@crossfire7874 The C is a little longer and slightly lower pitch. I have another brand whistle that is C and I find the size feels very comfortable to play and as I don't play with anyone else it doesn't really matter to me. I can still use all the same finger positions to follow along using tabs.