Hello to you all! My name is Christina and I am 28 years old and live in Central Massachusetts. I have spastic cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair. I spend most of my time in doors between December-May and have decided to take up whistling as a new hobby ro improve my fine motor function and lung fuction. I’m of Irish and Italian decent and although my apperance screams Italian my Heart screams Ireland. (Along the way I began studying Judaism) I’m a mutt. This website has been very helpful in helping me make my first whisltle choice. I knew I wanted a whistle Made in Ireland. I went to the Feadog website and chose the Feadog Triple Pack. My whistle is in D as I read that most Irish Music uses a D whistle and it’s in brass. While this was not my first choice for finish (I would have perferred Nickel) it would have cost $1.50 to change the finish. I bought the Triple Pack because it includes the D whistle, method book and CD of method book songs being played on the whistle. Base price $18.50 less Shipping. I’m more excited then a kid at Christmas. More Detaile to Come!
Hi Christina and welcome to the forums!
The Feadóg is one of the best of the cheap whistles in my opinion. It was a little difficult to play at first, but after taking a little time to get used to it, it has become a favorite. Just take your time and work on blowing gently on those lower notes. It can be a little too easy to blow it into the second register.
Jason
Hi Cristina, welcome to C&F, and the exciting world of whistles.
Welcome Christina, you’ve come to the right place. While whistling is a good thing to do indoors, it’s also great outdoors. And in pubs, and churches, and stairwells, and parked cars and … well, you’ll see.
Carey
Hi Christina! Welcome to the crazy world of whistling. The Feadog triple-pack was the first one to grace our home. My mother (who had a strong Irish heritage) received it as a Christmas present. While the Feadog is not one of my favorites, I’ve heard some beautiful music played on them by others. Hope it brings you tons of fun!
Judy
Welcome Christina, from another learner. This forum is a great place to ask questions and learn.
I am enjoying learning to whistle and I am sure you will too.
Hi and welcome,
A Feadog triple-pack eh? You gonna play all three at once?!
I’m confused as ever…
Hello Christina,
I too would recommend the Feadog.
It does seem to be the best of the mass produced whistles and its widely distributed = cheap and easy to get hold of.
I am in Scotland.
I just returned to serious whistle playing a couple of months ago, but I have been playing since I was a child.
You can play lots of music on the whistle, not just Irish music.
Its also used for Scottish music and in the north of England it gets used in folk music and sea shantys, especially in the Liverpool and Newcastle areas.
You can even play classical if you want:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a5oVAkG8IHw
Gordon
Welcome Christina!
Like anything in life your whistle playing will have it’s ups and downs. You’ll have days when nothing comes out right no matter how hard you try. (I call it Sporadic Temporary Finger Uncoordination Syndrome)
Remember this excitement when frustration sets in and you want to throw your whistle out the window…let it carry you through and keep playing!
Luke
Christina, welcome from another newbie to the whistle. (i’ve been at it a year, and i think i finally figured out which end to blow in!) This is a great forum with a great bunch of folks ready to help at anytime. Some of the best whistle makers and players in the world hang out here… pick their brains as often as you can! i am sure we all look forward to hearing about your progress.
be well,
jim
Hi Christina,
Welcome to C&F. The Feadog Triple Pack was my first, also. I live in south western Massachusetts. We’re practically neighbors!
Lyn
Hi Christina,
You’ll learn a lot on this site–a lot of funny entries here, too!
My “triple pack” was a Walton’s with CD and book–it was all I needed to “launch!” I had a Feadog once–I shoulda’ kept it!!
Welcome Christina!
I am new as well and live in Western Massachusetts. I have learned so much reading postings going back several years. I wish you well!
Blessings,
Doug
Welcome from West Virginia. Have you gotten your whistle yet? Can you make that awful squawking noise yet? If you have pets, are they still speaking to you? Many of us have learned from the internet.
Hi, Christina. I hope you enjoy playing as much as I have. I find it very relaxing. And this is a great forum for encouragement and support.
Peace,
Bill
Greetings fellow Whistlers! I have exciting news on my whistling journey to report…
Because I am probably the world’s most impatient person and could not wait to get my hands on a whistle while waiting for my Feadog to come in the mail, I went to my local music store and purchased and Oak whistle in C. They had no instruction books for whistle but they said they could order and the whistle came with a fingering chart.
Unfortunately, this will be my last post for a few days as my computer has a lingering hardware problem that the GeekSquad must fix. This also severely slashes my Whistling Budget. 
I can already tell I will have that Whistle Acquisition Condition I keep hearing about here.
I fallen ill this week and I’m supposed to be resting. I play my whistle laying down. I 
with my whistle. I play my whistle in the loo (if you’re American and don’t know what that is, ask your nearest British Friend) I play my whistle over the phone for people. I want to play my whistle to annoy telemarketers! (Severely Overblowing of course! 
) I will play my whisle for my neghbor’s cat. I want to play the show “Cats” on my whistle. (I saw it last night, in the front row, that’s why! 
) I play whisle while on my computer, headphones on, Youtube Loaded trying to match the fingering to the tune of “Concerning Hobbits.” After all, besides playing the whistle, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is the best and yes you can quote me on that. I adore Peter Jackson and yes, indeed, I would play the tin whistle for him and the entire enterprise of Weta. This whistle player is a movie buff and can recite several movies of the top of her head.
Oops, before I forget, I so want to play the whistle for President Obama, so I’ll need to learn Hail to the Chief.
I’m going to call around today and see how much lessons are. My computers being fixed Tuesday between 12-4, but I start back to work Monday, if I’m not busy, maybe I can check in again.
Love in the Key of C,
Chrissy
I told you it’d catch on!
Bravo, WheelieWhistler!
I play Concerning Hobbits every single time I pick up a whistle, (sometimes twice or more) because I am a Tolkein nut. I’ve read the books at least five times and seen the movies more. The Hobbits and Elven folk would surely play whistles, except Elvin whistles would be sterling silver Copelands! Often, when playing outside along the river, I get that “Middle Earth” feeling.
The movies inspire me into more hiking and backpacking also–and guess what ALWAYS goes into the pack!
I share your whistle-craziness! Keep it up!
Greetings in the Keys of A and D,
Kelly
scary. that’s what it is… scary!
great update, Chrissy. hope to see you back on line soon. like Kelly, i agree about Tolkien. i have a set of leather bound first editions of each of the hobbit and trilogy books. i guess i had better learn “Concerning Hobbits.”
be well,
jim
Welcome! Thank you for sharing your joy. Beginners are so much fun. 
Tom