I have searched around. Perhaps I did not search long enough. At least I tried.
So forgive me if this has already been posted.
I am considering ordering a Low D. Yikes!
I had it all up to the cart check out until the breaks went on. Whoa! Pull on those reins and think about it first!!!
How long is the waiting list? I realize there cannot be an accurate estimate. But on a ballpark level how long will I have, to put the money back to pay it off?
I figure if I have a year, I can tuck away the $$ to pay off the credit card bill.
I have done a wee bit of research. And it appears that many of you folks are pleased with Copeland whistles.
From what I understand I will not have to grow a third lung to play it. I have a Kerry pro Low G and I am able to play that without going light headed and all.
Wish me luck. I just love the sound of the low D and I will not be content until I own one.
"On a humorous note and getting a little personal. (some of you ladies can appreciate this.) I am 41 years old.. well as of next month… and was experiencing those little pangs of wanting another child… I was quickly convinced by a few friends to invest the $$$,$$$, into something else and wait for the grandkids. So I am considering this my (4th child)
It will probably take a year, unless
you’re lucky. I suppose you should
think in terms of a year. The second
octave is very easy to reach, the
whistle takes a moderate amount of air,
however it is very breath sensitive.
If you wobble, it does too. This
makes it very expressive, but it
takes awhile to get used to, I found.
Definitely doable, however.
The whistle is heavier than alloy,
because it’s a big piece of brass,
finally, and that can make it harder
to play. I found that a Susato soprano
D thumbrest fits nicely at precisely
the place on the conical tube where
my right thumb goes–this helps, I
find. The spacing of the holes is
alright–no huge stretches, a bit
less good than the Overton, perhaps,
but only a bit.
It sounds like nothing else, I like
it better than any other low whistle
I’ve played, and it’s also a serious
instrument that will take some work
to master. Hope this helps.
I think you should look into Ronaldo Reyburn’s low whistles before you make a final decision. I have a Reyburn low G that makes me sure when I get a low D, it WILL be a Reyburn. Only a month waiting period, and Ronaldo works with his customers on special needs and preferences. http://www.reyburnlowwhistles.com
Laura,
So you may have to wait 9 months for a low D- at least you won’t have to change it’s diapers, although you may get the urge to get up in the night to admire it sleeping in the moonlight!
Good luck in your quest.
Sue
Ysgwd, I totally agree with you on the Reyburn. The wait is fairly short and the price is less than half of the Copeland and the tone–WOW!!! BUTTERY SMOOTH!!! I’m playing the off-set pattern and it really eases the stretch of my right hand (I’m using my pinkie to cover the sixth hole).
This is definitely one to check out you guys!
Constance
I forgot to mention this about the
Copeland low D. In playing the
bottom it’s helpful to position the
right hand so that pad of the ring
finger is on the 6th hole and the
middle joints of the other fingers
covers the fourth and fifth.
This keeps the hand angled so that
the wrist is straight–Michael
explained this to me over the
phone, to my benefit. It’s odd
initially, but you get used to
it fast. Good luck with whatever
you buy! Jim
I am still in the research process. I am also considering an Easy Blowing Overton.
I am glad I waited to order.
I have a Low Eb susato that I am not all that thrilled with. But, at least I can practice the pipers grip until I decide which route I go.
I did end up ordering the new line of susato narrow bore whistle. (out of curiosity mind you) I ordered a soprano G and Eb. This will at least ease my pangs a bit until I make my final decision.
I have a Low Eb susato that I am not all that thrilled with. But, at least I can practice the pipers grip until I decide which route I go.
. . .
Good move. The inexpensive low whistles are a good way to basically find out whether you want to pursue the low whistle – whether you can get your hands around it and whether you have the necessary breath. I have Susato low-D and low-F, which together cost something like 80 bucks. I played them for a year or two, then invested in a Burke low-D. What a difference – the Burke is so much easier to play and stronger in the lowest notes. I should have a Water Weasel low-F showing up today!
