Clarke low D?

Whistle
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Hey, anyone know if there might be a clarke low D in the works? If so when, when I tell you! (falls down sobbing)
thanx,
jeff

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There have been rumours of a Clarke low D in the design phase for at least a couple of years now, but I’ve never heard of anyone ever actually seeing or playing one.

I wish there would be such a whistle–I think it has the potential to be a great whistle.

Best,

–James
http://www.flutesite.com

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Won’t you all end up tweaking it anyway? :wink:

So why not get a Shaw, and do something about the wind requirement I hear so much about, if it’s really that unmanageable ? Try matches in the windway, quit smoking, circular perspiration, Ventoline… :roll:

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Well, as I started this thread, I also Emailed the good people at Clarke. I just got their response:

Hi Jeff,

The answer is not at present. Eventually, though I can’t say when. We are up to our eyes in keeping up with the great demand, worldwide, for our current tinwhistles!

When we finally do make a low D we will announce it on our website.

Best wishes,

Norman

Norman Dannatt
Music Adviser to the Clarketinwhistle Company

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“The answer is not at present. Eventually, though I can’t say when. We are up to our eyes in keeping up with the great demand, worldwide, for our current tinwhistles!”
People need to stop bothering them; people obviously need to stop purchasing their standard size whistles in till they can get low whistles in to production.

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On 2002-11-03 21:50, Zubivka wrote:
Won’t you all end up tweaking it anyway? > :wink:

So why not get a Shaw, and do something about the wind requirement I hear so much about, if it’s really that unmanageable ? Try matches in the windway, quit smoking, circular perspiration, Ventoline… :roll:

I agree,Shaw makes a lovely whistle and are available in just about every key imaginable.:slight_smile: Mike

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We are in the process of developing, for Clarke, a number of Low whistles, starting with the Low D.

Jim
Copeland Woodwinds Co.
&
Clarke USA
http://www.clarkeusa.net

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On 2002-11-03 21:50, Zubivka wrote:
So why not get a Shaw, and do something about the wind requirement I hear so much about, if it’s really that unmanageable ?

Odd thing is, the breath requirement for the Shaw low-D doesn’t seem any greater than that of other keys. I have a low-D and an A, and find the D easier to play. That breathy sound is perfect for low whistles, and I think Clarke would make a great one.

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That’s great news Jim! Thanks for the info. Just knowing you guys are working on it will keep me happy for some time.