I am the pleased new owner of a 4-key set of brass Elfsongs, from E to G.
These whistles have a wonderful (dare I say it) elfin quality about them. Clear tone, with very little breathiness, low chiff. A tiny bit of back pressure, which reduces the air requirements, and permits greater control of the sound. They are not loud, but I bet the high G wouldn’t get lost in a session.
I ordered mine with the optional hole for left thumb C natural. (As a Boehm flutist, I love this option, and it makes for a wonderfully in tune C.) The whistles want to be pulled out 2-3 mm to play in tune. The scale is generally in tune with itself, as are the octaves. The middle D is in tune when the first finger remains on the whistle, but is rocked away from the tonehole.
I can tell that Sandy has put a lot of care into making these whistles. She is wonderful to work with, and I appreciate her very much.
By the way, my whistles are brass, in Royal Marble, Emerald Gold, Summer’s Eve with Gold Marble, and Gold Cotton Candy. (What fun!)
[ This Message was edited by: dhigbee on 2003-03-01 10:20 ]