Finally, my experiences in the realm of whistling are about to be extended. I bought three Susato Whistles (Low F,G, & A) from The Whistle Shop.
I am one happy whistler! I spent an hour this morning breathing into these slightly wide (especially the G) bore whistles.
I had no trouble getting into the 2nd octave as I have a fairly good breathing technique from my days as an opera singer.
I did have some trouble getting the lowest note out of the Low F. My fingers are just not quite wide enough in the spread to cover that bottom hole, and I have a tendency to send too much air into the shaft - so I immediately go into the upper range.
All in all, I am very pleased, and will get down to serious practice sessions. 
I really appreciated reading through the threads describing the difference between the Dixon and the Susato Whistles.
(For you Dixon lovers, that’s the next whistle I’ll be trying out!)
Halal
Bearing the burden of the Lord in Worship
[ This Message was edited by: Halal on 2002-07-05 13:36 ]