I’ve recently gotten a Casey Burns Folk Flute in D and I can actually play it – I have arthritis and have been unable to play any other D flutes or even low-D whistles. I’m now one happy camper. I’ve tried but I haven’t mastered Piper fingering for the other flutes and now I may not have to.
I have a Tony Dixon polymer in D that I just can’t finger well but I’m intrigued by having both the flute and whistle heads for it.
??? Has anyone tried to make or do you sell a Whistle Head for a CB Folk Flute in D? If Casey sells one, I haven’t found it.
On a good day, I could probably rig up a whistle head myself but I’m curious what the mighty C&F flute community has already done.
The short answer is that nobody makes a head for it – you might check with the Sweets and see if their low-whistle head would be appropriate. The longer answer is that you will likely still have trouble fingering the FF as a low whistle; the position of the hands is completely different, and there’s generally more stress on the hands when playing the low whistle.
Thanks for the informed observations. I have a brother named Charlie and though he’s younger than I am, he’s pretty wise so I have to believe both of you ;^)
I’ll try holding the flute “whistle-style” but I’ll definitely keep your advice in mind.
Gee, thanks, Casey – I can’t argue with The Man when discussing mods to your flutes. Your Folk Flute is just grand – I can finally play a flute after years of frustration – thanks so much for your ergonomic design.