Whistle Reviews - Low D MK Pro, Shearwater, Clarke Penny whistle, Generation
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- This is a review and preview of my full whistle collection, everything from a tiny soprano G penny whistle to an MK Pro low D. You'll hear how each whistle sounds, the price paid and the general opinion. No sound effects added :) Enjoy!
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0:59 C Generation Penny Whistle (Buy one here: amzn.to/2OojK0b)
2:11 D, F and G Generation Penny Whistles (Buy one here: amzn.to/2RRkcWU)
2:53 Clarke Sweet Tone Penny Whistle D (Buy one here: amzn.to/2GLu0M1)
4:33 Clarke Original Penny Whistle D (Buy one here: amzn.to/2ScE3z1)
5:20 Shearwater Low D Plastic Whistle
6:58 MK Pro Low D Whistle
MK Whistles:
mkwhistles.com/
Shearwater Whistles:
www.shearwaterwhistles.com/wel...
Clarke Tin Whistles:
clarketinwhistle.com/
Generation Whistles can be found anywhere :) including on eBay and Amazon - I can't seem to find the official website - if you know where it is, please let me know in the comments below. 
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Wow those low ones sound just stunning. I have always loved the timbre of this instrument, and it does low notes amazingly.
I love when she started playing the Shire theme and I realized this is the instrument I've wanted to learn to play for 15 years
I started learning the recorder and the violin, then realized that both are heavily used for folk melodies, well it's usually a whistle but recorder works the same, except it has two double holes at the bottom, has& finger holes instead of 6 and a thumb hole slightly further back so you don't sound flat in the upper register, but essentially if I ignore the bottom C or E and never uncover the thumb hole, hey, I'd say the whistle is diatonic vs the recorder being chromatic but you can play a whistle chromatically or even microtonally by half holing it!
Do it!
If it's the tune she played on the Clark whistle, it's called "Concerning Hobbits". I LOVE it--it makes me yearn for a home where I've never been!
@@5688gamble I strongly prefer the recorder. I wonder if you (or the very talented presenter) could compare them? I find the recorder so easy to play, but whenever I try on the whistle it blows my ears out, so I can't even begin to practice.
It is the first song I learned how to play on the tin whistle
the cost-performance of Clarke is just unbeatable
Hi. I’ve been a penny whistle player for over 15 years and never upgraded beyond a few variations of the basic D Feadog. After watching your video I’ve just ordered a Clarke which sounds amazing.
Thanks for the re-invigoration which your outstanding videos bring!
HI! Do you like the Clarke original (assuming that was the one you ordered)?
@@lyncharose7912 clarke original requieres a lot of air, and its really hard to play jigs and other fast melodies with clarke original. i play it for almost 2 months.
Loving your playing, the last Low D is amazing. AND you are a Delight.
That MK Pro sound is just beautiful.
the low whistles always sound better
The Green Low is AMAZING!!!!!!
Wanakumocha David it's a very cool whistle!
Wanakumocha David I have the same one but in red
Inu Yasha ^^
Are you samoan or tongan
My MK pro low D whistle arrived today and it plays beautifully. I am glad that I reached deep into my pockets to purchase it; well worth the investment. Thanks for being on youtube.
Couldn't find a better channel for a better hobby. So happy you exist
The godfather waltz, unexpected and beautiful! Great vid!
You play wonderfully... and make it look so easy. I really like the tunes you played and you've inspired me to start playing my flutes more and to try some different styles. In the meantime, I look forward to watching this review some more and checking out other videos on your channel. Thanks for the fun.
Enjoyed the clip and the honest advice which is always helpful. Thank you.
Great video, well done. And ridiculously charming :)
3:10 for the Shire theme! well done and very informative. Thank you!
MK PRO is top notch, whistle so nice and warm. I bought it 3 weeks ago after watching you video, and wanting to replace my Goldie for that flute tone. And wow I low it. Thank you so much for such informative video. Now my Goldie is already sold. And I just love this whistle, but is definitely not for beginner, because it requires good air flow control. But I love it way more then any other whistle I know. Thank you Cuttie, and keep your videos coming.
What an enjoyable presentation. The whistles were interesting, but the presenter was amazing. She is talented, lovely, and has a wonderful outgoing personality. A pleasure to watch.
Wonderful selection of instruments. Excellent presentation.
Dear Ms CutiePie, thank you so much this. I will now know which low D whistle to purchase. God bless :)
Thanks for the video. With my MK low D I glued a patch of non slip rubber where my right thumb goes. It makes a world of difference to the slipperyness of the tube.
Hey so glad I found your video. I just started to play my Low D Alba again and after hearing you play on the Low D MK Pro I got totally excited. I might get myself one of those. I know a few Japanese songs that would sound amazing on the MK Pro.
Thank you!
I just bought my first penny whistles. I got the Clarke Celtic and Original models. They're fantastic 👌
Andreas Adair The lovely little whistles. Such a great sound!
@@CutiepieTinWhistle
Ever play any style of Native American flutes?
The Clark has such a great color to its tone
A perfect video: clear, informative, and some lovely playing. Thank you!
Love the sound of the green one - I have a Chieftain low D and it is gorgeous, Just ordered an alto G from Shearwater so we'll see how it is. Love your review and your infectious smile :)
Beautiful playing...my grandfather played...I am a harmonica player wanting to learn whistle. What I truly loved besides your playing was the impartial reviews...few can do that. Cheers
Jase Tunney Thank you 😄 glad you liked the video. Lovely that your grandfather played. My grandmother used to play piano but she's had arthritis for years... It was always lovely listening to her though. Guess you gotta learn while you can! 😉
This green whistle Is Amazing...your eyes are so Beautiful!
and the mouth. and the accent :)
I really appreciate you making this video because I now want to start learning myself! Thanks for making it so clear. Subscribed!
Thank you so much for this review it has made me decide to order myself the Clark penny whistle with wooden mouth. It is exactly the sound I was looking for. ❤️
MK's are awesome. I have a low D and Low F pro models which are tuneable. They are one of the easiest low whistles to play because of the closer finger spacing. They sound great as well. I was lucky enough to meet Misha in Glasgow when I dropped in on a session while at a conference. I was showing the locals and one of then said Mish is standing at the bar having a beer. So I met 'my' maker! Nice fellow
Mapmoyle Awesome! Always great to meet a maker! Such a talent to make an instrument by hand 😍
That was Inuyasha lullaby on the green one, amazing
It looks like a painting in motion. So beautiful 😍
Love the MK Pro .... You're superb! Thank you for this video!
I love looking at whistle collections!! I have the MK Pro Low D as well. Also and MK Pro Low F.. A whistle I like as much as the MK is the Burke Low G/alto.. It sounds a bit pure.
Eric James I'll be growing my collection 🤣 everyone agrees it's a very addictive hobby! I have a new whistle on the way. A bass Bb. I wanted to try Alba but they weren't very accommodating, so I went for another Shearwater - not a polymer this time though! Hoping to branch out to different brands though ideally...
Thanks for playing Inuyasha, that was kind of nostalgic Hahahaha
Great video!
was that the song played on the green MK Pro?
@@partypao Yep
You have some great whistles there, I have a few and I love my standard sized(which I now know is a suprano from watching your videos ☺ 👍) sweetone D definitely lives up to its name lol. Iove your Misha summers one! 😍 I'm glad I subscribed to your channel ☺ as although I already play, I've never really knew all the terminology and what notes I'm playing as I have always played by ear. Thanks for showing us your awesome collection 👍
I love the sound of the original D clark and the MK pro ♥ definetly going on my wish list
I totally agree about the niceness of the Clarke Original. My love for it is why I use a woodblock when making my whistles, even though my customers beg me to use a different fipple material. Wood block just feels like part of the soul of the instrument imo.
I love it. Can't beat a wood block :) really rounds off the sound! Plus, it makes for the perfect instrument when learning to play - especially if you don't want to ruin your relationship with the neighbours ;)
Clarke have a special edition '200' traditional whistle in nickel - might just have to get it...
Pop a link to your etsy shop below - I'm sure everyone would love to take a look at your whistles :)
Well, I didn't mean to advert myself, but since you kindly offered here is a link to my current pre order listing on Ebay. Don't really use Etsy anymore. My goal when I started crafting whistles was to retain the sweetness of a Clarke but reduce the amount of air needed to play jigs and reels (my only gripe with the Original is it takes too much air.)
www.ebay.com/itm/232312224263
Always happy to help a fellow blower! Besides, I might want one...they're rather addictive. I'll be sure to watch through your videos to get an idea of how they sound.
Plus, you could always subscribe as a thank you ;) hehe
Clarke was my first whistle, as well. I love the throaty sound of the wood fipple. I completely agree about the lung requirements, though.
Now, I mostly play a Tony Dixon (my favorite, soundwise, and allows for some accidentals not easily played on other whistles) or a Susato (better for playing in pubs, where more volume is required) - both good whistle models, both tunable.
Chris, just ordered one of your whistles. CutiePie, just subscribed to your channel.
Wow, the green one is so excellent that I am considering seriously whether or not to purchase one even though I don't know how to play.
I got a tin whistle a couple months ago to be able to play Fee Ra Huri for a school thing, I can tell you just watch some videos and fuck around on a whistle and you'll learn in no time.
Whistles are much easier than most other instruments I've found to play.
Go for high d whistle first. Low D requires some stamina. Get a cheap plastic D like Dixon, it will be way more easy to control.
Not sure if you play anything. But i came from the Clarinet to the whistle and it look me about an hour. You should be more than okay.
@@AndreyOkhrimets I've had a Tony Dixon Low D for over 15 years and it's still my favourite instrument.
Like how you saved the best for last, beautiful tone of the MK.
I brought a tin whistle after watching your videos. I learn For the love of a princess on the day I brought it. After seeing your Low D I feel like investing in one
I love the Hobbit sound soooooo much
Lovable :-)
Beautiful! The whistles were nice as well.
Very helpful! I was thinking about buying a Tin Whistle and learn to play. Love the sound!
Hi you are amazing I started following you yesterday. I'm a beginner I received a chieftain low D. What do you of this whistle is it good?
Luisa Randrone I've never tried one but I'd love to. They always have great reviews so I'm confident you've got a nice whistle 😊
Спасибо большое интересное видео,и интересная вистлерша😏
Thank you :) glad you like the video!
Благодарим вас. Я рад, что вы хотели бы видео.
I just cannot not falling in love with somebody who plays flute especially the goddy low scales!
Thank you for the reviews! I had a bit of trouble with the weight and slipperiness of my MK Pro until I bought some Monster Grip plectrum grips. They're small, self-adhesive silicone pads, and one under each thumb makes a big difference. Been using them for over a year now, and the adhesive hasn't marked either of the whistles I have them on. I've no connection at all with the manufacturer, I'm just a whistler with arthritis. 😊
wow the LOTR flute sound, so nice, thanks for the video. and you are cute too btw
Thank you :) have you seen the full version?
ruclips.net/video/cjtx7Fu27h8/видео.html
i just did :)
Concerning Hobbits is the first song I learned.
Same😂
I just loved hearing you play
Love your channel, I love the tone of the MK Pro. I have the Clarke in D, with the wooden tip it does give a softer sound which I favour over the plastic mouthpiece whistles. Still learning, and will be spending time on your channel :)
Well the channel name is accurate
Haha :) thank you!
CutiePie have u asked marzia before u do? :p
Found the cutie, but where's the pie?
i second
I know right??
what was the last tune you played? (on the MK Pro)
Kendra Dehnert it's Kagome's Theme 😃 you can see it here:
ruclips.net/video/OrUEZHqG_OU/видео.html
If you'd like tabs let me know 😀
CutiePie hey love the Kagome's theme, would like the tabs or notes if you can? :)
Hello again! Tabs are now listed in the description of my Kagome's Theme video :) my apologies for the delay - modern life has many requirements that get in the way of the fun stuff ;) x
Also here for your convenience:
facebook.com/WhistleTNT/photos/a.168032847030468.1073741828.167973697036383/260064251160660/?type=3&theater
And the tune here:
ruclips.net/video/OrUEZHqG_OU/видео.html
hey i was wondering what do i have to search to buy the MK Pro im having trouble finding the one u have also do u know any other ones i should probably get i want to play jumpy happy soulful music thank you and i hope u reply
Awesome! Finally have a trailer that I can escape to when I want to be alone. Won't make the dogs howl that way and the wife won't bug me by turning up the radio... I have picked up the tin whistle so many times throughout my life but never got any further than the scale... and I'm not very good at that either. Hope your video tutorials help. Love that Low D MK Pro...
Thanks! I just finished looking at the MK Whistle site.
7:11 WHATTT IM SCREMAIAF
You are beautiful.
Awesome collection
Stephanie, this video is definitely in my top five favorites… it’s one that has it all… that’s why you have so many comments… it’s very educational for beginners or potential whistle buyers and it is definitely somewhat of a performance video… the way you can play all those whistles is amazing… and you are so perfectly beautiful in this one… there is no other way to describe the way you look…you’re just perfectly beautiful! It’s probably just going to come down to telling you which videos I like the least… that too will be difficult… Oh, by the way… I’m sure you already know… the key words in your title plays and played a huge part in your viewer’s search results… hence so many views is the result… if you put something in your title that is very searched for they will come… probably should be the first words in your title… that’s the way it was when I made my website back in the day…amazingly it’s still around, you just have to search hard enough… but you must know the key words in the title… pick a song that people are really searching for that would work for the penny whistle… a very popular movie theme song perhaps… you’ve just got to pick songs that are popular world wide or certainly in the USA… obscure songs in your title will get few hits… once they see you I’m sure they will be mesmerize and what to watch even if they have never heard of a penny whistle… you’ve down so well so far… you probably already know all if this… if not I hope that I’ve been helpful… thank you for all that you do!
Thanks for the advice. I make a lot of videos on SEO for clients in work so thankfully I know a little bit about it! :) I'm not really here for the fame though :p just for the fun of it! And I like offering people something different to play, rather than the same old tin whistle tunes. That's precisely why I started the channel, I got bored of the same old songs played over and over as if no one could think of anything different or new to do...I'll never understand the appeal of repetition when there's so much to be explored! :D
Thanks for this video. You have a lot of whistles. And I like the green low d whistle more, the sound is perfect for my ears ^_^
Great review thank you!
I started playing with the clarke sweet tone whistle which certainly is easy to get consistent sound from. My favourite is the Clarke conical whistle with the wooden plug which is tuneable by heating glue and moving the plug a bit. I also own various generation whistles but find most to be shrill except the b flat which is lovely. Feadogs and various other cheap whistles are located in numerous locations because you never know when you need to play a tune or two. Waiting in the parking lot or for road delays etc. I bought a soprano d and low d from mike Burke whistles. Very nice tone but the low d is easy to overblow and sometimes a little stubborn in the bottom end. Overall I’d say learning to play is a great pass time and stepping off point to play Celtic music on other instruments plus a whistle is easy to carry along. Being a by ear musician I’d say buy the basic book that comes with a cd so you can hear what you should sound like is the best advice. This plus never mind music critics because you will be squeaky and shrill in the beginning. Cheers from Canada
Wonderful demo, thanks for sharing! Subscribed of course!
Zvika Dror Thank you 😄 your support is greatly appreciated. Glad you liked the video!
Thank you so much. Now I know I want a low D whistle!
Thanks a lot for the video! I was looking for a tin whistles to start to play but in my country there isn't any of that kind of flutes on sale :( Thanks to you I know which and where buy one. Thanks!!
Yep, really great review!!! Thank you. I hope some day here will be Low Whistles from Anistratov workshop!
Great reviews and playing. Keep playing! Keep posting!
Thank you James :) any suggestions for tunes you'd like to hear would be much appreciated!
I love all the standard whistle tunes such as Danny Boy, She Moved Through The Fair, Loch Lomond, The Rare Ould Times, Blind Mary, Greensleeves, Down By the Sally Gardens, etc.
I'll see what I can do for you! Keep an eye out for a traditional medeley soon. x
nice work. great review.
I have one coming from Amazon that is a Clarke Celtic D whistle, good reviews on there, hope it'll be a good starter! Nicely designed and glad to hear Clarkes can be good.
Should be great! I hope you enjoy learning to play 😊
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thank you! It's kind of a shame that I'll have to get different ones to play along to certain songs in key but oh well. I have subbed and look forward to learning more from you!
I purchased a Green MK Pro and its the BEST instrument in my arsenal. :) Truly my favorite. I couldn't recommend that one more to any whistle player
Beautifully melodic Stephanie .
Well done! My collection of penny whistles is much like yours. The Low D is my favorite, without question.
I was browsing on pipe's and found a quite lovelly chanel ^^ keep up!
Gabriel Rodrigues Thank you. You're very sweet.
amazing video thanks so much
Nice little demo 👍
Thanks for the reviews. The finger stretching reminds me of playing Dave Matthews on the guitar.
Haha! Yes, I know the feeling. I've just got a bass whistle, which is EVEN bigger - the finger stretch is outrageous - but it'll come with perseverance! :) i hope...
Thank you so much for this video.
I have the MK low F. Amazing instrument.
Thank you so much for this. 💐
Thank you! Beautiful!
Very good, I love it!
Wow.. what a collection..❤️❤️👍
the green one is just awesome
Twenty odd years ago I was playing a gig during the interval an elderly chap approached the band and gave us all a special edition Clark C whistle he was one of the owners of the Clark whistle company.
I still have it haven’t tried anything better other than my Dave Williams ebony D flute.
I just got a Low D from Clover Flutes and I really like it, i may take a while the shipping but it was worth it.
the mk pro sounds amazing thanks
The Original Clark whistle in the states cost $29 , I’m thinking of buying one ...Nice review ..thanks 👍
My favourite of mine is my low D burke, but I recently bought a ShearWater in K key and I'm quite pleased. About the cheap ones I prefer the brass with red piece cos they're sweeter than the blue ones which I find too harsh.
The last one sonds amazing!!
I was just planning to get your favourite one :-) Just looking for reviews. Guess I know what I'll be getting
That MK Pro is lovely.
Wow... It's very nice
I like it so much
Holy D whistle! i just found this channel Wow!!!
Btw dat mk pro sounds awesome *…*
Great video, thanks !
I baught the shearwater low E. sounds amazing
MK's whistles and the Clarke Original are also 2 of my very favorites :) Both have a wonderful breathiness to them (though MK whistles being tunable makes them better)
Thanks for your very nice review. I feel like I am following in your footsteps. I bought my first whistle 8 months ago and caught the bug. I have my share of Generation and Clarkes as well as a Dixon Low D. But my favorites are a Low D and Low E, both bamboo which gives a really nice rich low soft sound. Anyhow I though I'd post a kindred spirit, good luck with your progress and hope you're having as much fun at it as I am.
Jim Sande Thank you 😄 indeed, I'm having lots of fun, glad to hear from another enthusiast. Where did you get your bamboo whistles? I have a bamboo Chinese flute, but it's a completely different sound - less mellow and rounded than my other whistles.
My bamboo whistles are from a flute maker in Canada (British Columbia). I love them, the sound as well as the feel and look. Your MK is very beautiful and sounds amazing. I will check to see if they ship to Canada -- I may have to start saving for one.
I've been to British Columbia - but unfortunately that was before my whistle playing days - I'll be sure to keep an eye out for some bamboo flutes when I next visit!
Oh very nice, hope you liked BC. Happy whistling. :)
wow i never saw that small instrument. thanks for sharing with us.
At 3:09 when you hit that first note, I new immediately what song you were going to play.