You are so right. I should’ve mentioned that, because there was no reason in the world to get the less expensive one when you can get a tunable one for virtually the same price.
Definitively would go with the tunable one. That’s the one I got. More versatility for later. Yeah, the whistle has its limits, but for the price it is GREAT value I feel still.😊
I have one and I love it ! I lay it on the beach so I don’t have to worry about my “good” one, and I have brought it backpacking. It’s super lightweight.
Hi there! Thanks a lot for the videos! I am currenly thinking about upgrading my whistle after 6 months of playing Acorn Pennywhistle D. I've had a chance to try out the Dixon DX005 and I really liked it, but I am not sure if it's worth the 50$ as the tone was not that much better than my 13$ one (surprisingly), but it was a bit better nonetheless. I was gonna get the DX005, but found the cheaper non-tunable version you are reviewing. Do you think the DX001 could be a good alternative to DX005? Would save me some money, but still could be a bit of an upgrade. Thank you so much!
Thanks for asking. I think the DX001 is fine. The DX005 is the same whistle, but tunable. You’re right. The difference in whistles is not all that significant in the lower ranges, but that Dixon is a good whistle. I recently saw a group of three folks performing. The girl played the whistle, and she had the DX001. Made me hunk whistle is not her primary instrument. She played reasonably well, and the sound was fine. So it would be fine.
Thank you very much - will go with that one I believe! Also I just noticed you've got a video about the Dixon low D TB003D... I was also planning to get that one. Gonna have to watch it! Cheers!
I think you’ll like it. With the low D, I think the best value for a low D is the Kerry D. It’s easier to play and is less expensive. Check it out as an option. I did a video for n the Kerry and one comparing whistles under $100. I’ll link both of those in the next comment.
Here’s the link the video where I introduced the Kerry Low D: ruclips.net/video/pF8E8_rz-jQ/видео.html Here’s the link to the video where I compare 5 low D whistles under $100: ruclips.net/video/3OdG5OeJJrY/видео.html I should also say Nick Metcalf has a low D for right at $100 that I did not have when I compared the 5. Here’s a link to the video where I introduced his: ruclips.net/video/N_urC6x59as/видео.html I hope these help. Again, for the money, the Kerry low D is hard to beat for the price if you want an inexpensive but good low D.
Thank you. I'm coming from the world of recorders, both renaissance and baroque, but want to delve into more Scottish and Irish music, so I thought I should try the whistle. Thanks for your great advice! I'm a high school music teacher and do not want a toy. Will order this today! Whats your favorite book of Scottish and Irish music for me to learn? Again, thank you.
My pleasure. The baroque recorder is beautiful and fun. I would actually recommend a website called The Session. You can access a wide range of tunes. thesession.org/ The beauty is you have access to hundreds of tunes with variations
Sorry I was longer in replying further than I expected. I still like the idea of The Session website. You can search for tunes by category. When you select search the tunes will be displayed by popularity. As I mentioned, you'll need to listen to someone playing the tune so you get the actual rhythm of the tune. Irish tunes are not always played as they appear, which is both fun and tricky. I do provide downloads of music as well as scale exercises which will help. Here's my website: lowdwhistle.com/ Check out the External Resources page where I provide more links to some places from which you can locate music as well as some recordings. As a long time sax / clarinet player I've been very happy with finding music and learning about this fun tradition. I look forward to you contributions as we all work to learn together.
So i started out with a clarke sweetone as it was cheap and had good reviews. My question is how do you know when to upgrade (and avoid WAOD- whistle aquisition obsessive disorder). Do you go from cheap one straight to the Killarney/wild or is there value in getting an intermediate on inbetween too (dixon dx004 or 005)? And how long/how much skill between the upgrades? Thanks in advance
You post an excellent question. I think there are quite a few variables that influence the decision. If you feel like your whistle is holding you back from growing, then that is a time to think about changing. If you have a friend who has an intermediate whistle, like the Dixon, then you could borrow it and test it out. I think it’s always worth buying an intermediate whistle, because they are more flexible in what you can do with them. If you are perfectly happy with your Sweetone, then you may not need to switch. If you are wondering if an inter whistle would help your playing - it would. The question of upgrading your instrument becomes a more serious conversation if you’re thinking of going from an intermediate to an advanced whistle. That is when I would say, you really have to think about the decision. You were right, no to obsess chasing whistles. The Dixon or Killarney are perfect whistles for almost everyone. The Sweetone is perfect if you are happy with it. Though I would recommend trying another if you can. Sounds like a good video topic. Thank you.
You will NOT avoid Whistle Acquisition Obsessive Disorder (a/k/a Gear Acquisition Syndrome) - and there's no cure! I've over a dozen of them, even some native American flutes - there's no stopping! Forewarned! ENJOY your journey - it'll be wonderful.
I have not played a Killarney high D. I chose the Wild Irish high D. The two are very similar from everything I know. That means the Killarney would be not only an excellent choice to learn on, but to play for years.
It is very easy to play and sounds very nice. ONLY if one plays with a band would he want the tuneable model instead. I love mine, but because it's plastic and it gets very hot down here in south Florida, I don't do things like leaving it in my car to melt. And I keep it away from my hot girlfriend...
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They are great whistles for the price. A lot of beginner students use them here and if you go for the DX004 model it's only £2.55 more = tuneable 👍
You are so right. I should’ve mentioned that, because there was no reason in the world to get the less expensive one when you can get a tunable one for virtually the same price.
£2.45 more on Amazon UK ^ 🙂
Definitively would go with the tunable one. That’s the one I got. More versatility for later. Yeah, the whistle has its limits, but for the price it is GREAT value I feel still.😊
I personally love how a single piece looks, and for 20 bucks I have many more tunable whistles for playing with others.
This is my go-to backpack extra car whistle. Good review.
It’s really good to know. Thanks.
I have one and I love it ! I lay it on the beach so I don’t have to worry about my “good” one, and I have brought it backpacking. It’s super lightweight.
That’s good to hear. Super fun to have a whistle you can take anywhere but still enjoy playing.
There's a channel here called I think the backpack whistler who only plays on that whistle 😉 he teaches jiggs and reels mostly.
Really. That’s cool. I’ll check it out.
He is the tin whistle traveler , and amazing
@@TheMtnmamma that's the one
Please do a blooper of the slow motion just for giggles 😆🙏
That’s a fun idea. I’ll do it!
I deleted them, so I’ll have to see if I can find them.
X fingers. Check the bin computer usually keeps them for a while @@LowDWhistle
Good thinking.
Hi there! Thanks a lot for the videos!
I am currenly thinking about upgrading my whistle after 6 months of playing Acorn Pennywhistle D. I've had a chance to try out the Dixon DX005 and I really liked it, but I am not sure if it's worth the 50$ as the tone was not that much better than my 13$ one (surprisingly), but it was a bit better nonetheless. I was gonna get the DX005, but found the cheaper non-tunable version you are reviewing. Do you think the DX001 could be a good alternative to DX005? Would save me some money, but still could be a bit of an upgrade.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for asking. I think the DX001 is fine. The DX005 is the same whistle, but tunable. You’re right. The difference in whistles is not all that significant in the lower ranges, but that Dixon is a good whistle. I recently saw a group of three folks performing. The girl played the whistle, and she had the DX001. Made me hunk whistle is not her primary instrument. She played reasonably well, and the sound was fine. So it would be fine.
Thank you very much - will go with that one I believe! Also I just noticed you've got a video about the Dixon low D TB003D... I was also planning to get that one. Gonna have to watch it!
Cheers!
I think you’ll like it. With the low D, I think the best value for a low D is the Kerry D. It’s easier to play and is less expensive. Check it out as an option. I did a video for n the Kerry and one comparing whistles under $100. I’ll link both of those in the next comment.
Here’s the link the video where I introduced the Kerry Low D: ruclips.net/video/pF8E8_rz-jQ/видео.html
Here’s the link to the video where I compare 5 low D whistles under $100: ruclips.net/video/3OdG5OeJJrY/видео.html
I should also say Nick Metcalf has a low D for right at $100 that I did not have when I compared the 5. Here’s a link to the video where I introduced his: ruclips.net/video/N_urC6x59as/видео.html
I hope these help. Again, for the money, the Kerry low D is hard to beat for the price if you want an inexpensive but good low D.
Thank you very much. I highly appreciate your help! 🙂
Thank you. I'm coming from the world of recorders, both renaissance and baroque, but want to delve into more Scottish and Irish music, so I thought I should try the whistle. Thanks for your great advice! I'm a high school music teacher and do not want a toy. Will order this today! Whats your favorite book of Scottish and Irish music for me to learn? Again, thank you.
My pleasure. The baroque recorder is beautiful and fun. I would actually recommend a website called The Session. You can access a wide range of tunes. thesession.org/
The beauty is you have access to hundreds of tunes with variations
We’re out and about. I’ll share a few of their resources later today
Sorry I was longer in replying further than I expected. I still like the idea of The Session website. You can search for tunes by category. When you select search the tunes will be displayed by popularity. As I mentioned, you'll need to listen to someone playing the tune so you get the actual rhythm of the tune. Irish tunes are not always played as they appear, which is both fun and tricky.
I do provide downloads of music as well as scale exercises which will help. Here's my website: lowdwhistle.com/
Check out the External Resources page where I provide more links to some places from which you can locate music as well as some recordings.
As a long time sax / clarinet player I've been very happy with finding music and learning about this fun tradition.
I look forward to you contributions as we all work to learn together.
@@LowDWhistle thanks so much. I’ll check out the session site. Excited to dip my toes into whistle playing.
Excellent. Irish music is such a delight to play. Keep me posted on progress. I’d also love your input as a music teacher as we all progress together.
So i started out with a clarke sweetone as it was cheap and had good reviews. My question is how do you know when to upgrade (and avoid WAOD- whistle aquisition obsessive disorder). Do you go from cheap one straight to the Killarney/wild or is there value in getting an intermediate on inbetween too (dixon dx004 or 005)? And how long/how much skill between the upgrades? Thanks in advance
You post an excellent question. I think there are quite a few variables that influence the decision. If you feel like your whistle is holding you back from growing, then that is a time to think about changing. If you have a friend who has an intermediate whistle, like the Dixon, then you could borrow it and test it out. I think it’s always worth buying an intermediate whistle, because they are more flexible in what you can do with them. If you are perfectly happy with your Sweetone, then you may not need to switch. If you are wondering if an inter whistle would help your playing - it would.
The question of upgrading your instrument becomes a more serious conversation if you’re thinking of going from an intermediate to an advanced whistle. That is when I would say, you really have to think about the decision.
You were right, no to obsess chasing whistles. The Dixon or Killarney are perfect whistles for almost everyone. The Sweetone is perfect if you are happy with it. Though I would recommend trying another if you can.
Sounds like a good video topic. Thank you.
You will NOT avoid Whistle Acquisition Obsessive Disorder (a/k/a Gear Acquisition Syndrome) - and there's no cure! I've over a dozen of them, even some native American flutes - there's no stopping!
Forewarned! ENJOY your journey - it'll be wonderful.
How do you feel about Killarney for a beginner's high d? I think the price range and performance is a great entry!
I have not played a Killarney high D. I chose the Wild Irish high D. The two are very similar from everything I know. That means the Killarney would be not only an excellent choice to learn on, but to play for years.
It is very easy to play and sounds very nice. ONLY if one plays with a band would he want the tuneable model instead. I love mine, but because it's plastic and it gets very hot down here in south Florida, I don't do things like leaving it in my car to melt. And I keep it away from my hot girlfriend...
😂 I do agree. It is delightful to play and a great bargain.