Generation G whistle actually sounds good!

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I received my Generation G whistle over the weekend (is this the beginning of WhOA?), and nearly laughed when I opened the package. I had no idea what was being shipped to me (I had asked my girlfriend’s sister to buy me a whistle and ship it from Ireland). This thing is tiny! I was surprised, however, to find out that it sounds pretty good, despite the fact that my fingers bump into eachother because the holes are so close together.

:slight_smile:

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I have both an F and a G…they are both quite good.

I find the F pretty easy to play. The G is tiny enough that my fingers actually not only touch but press against each other. I can still play it…to some degree…but it’s not comfortable to do for any length of time.

I have a high-G piccolo from Michael Cronnolly that rarely gets played, for the same reason…that, and the 2nd octave on that baby will make the fillings in your teeth hurt. :astonished:

–James

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:astonished: Indeed!
I wonder-I know that you have studied and play Rcrdr-have you ever tried playing a Garklein? I’ll bet that’s :astonished: :astonished: :astonished: !
And before the Rcrdr begrudgers start-I said Garklein, NOT Gherkin!! :laughing:

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Here’s a recording on my Generation G redtop:

http://www.flutesite.com/samples/galway_highg.mp3

I’ve never played a Garklein but have always wanted to try one. The highest recorder I have is a supranino.

One day I’d love to break out the recorders, built up some technique again, and either find or start a consort / early music group.

I don’t know if it’ll ever happen, though.

I miss playing with the consort. Playing with really solid musicians, having some fun with it while at the same time playing some pretty challenging stuff, and hearing your music soar upwards into the soaring, open, ethereal harmonies of the High Rennaissance…that’s a memorable experience, and there are days I miss it bitterly.

–James