I’ve read everyone’s recommendations for a first whistle, anyone have a suggestion for the second one? I picked up a Walton high D to learn with a couple weeks ago and took my first attempt through of Brother Steve’s Lessons - what a great Tutorial!
I’m just playing for myself for now, I’m not planning to join any sessions anytime soon. I’d like to get a lower whistle, but it’s to soon for a low D. (I have enough to learn without dealing with Pipers’ grip.) What is the lowest whistle that can be played on the fingertips by a fellow with average to large hands?
I just finished Grey Larsen’s Tin Whistle Toolbox - another great Tutorial!
I’m no expert and haven’t had any ‘hands on’ with a low whistle but from what I’ve read and heared I think a Low F is still doable without piper’s grip.
If you have largish hands, a low D can be reached. The Burke viper low D allows you to rotate the lowest hole, and makes it real easy to reach. Plus, lots of whistlers use a piper’s grip on low whistles. I can’t manage it, so I just use the old fingertips.
A Generation Bb is a nice whistle. Very pleasant key. It’s short enough for fingertips, but long enough that you could use it to practice the piper’s grip when you’re ready.
And, given the low cost of Gens, I’d pick up a C along with the Bb. You’ll save on shipping that way, if you buy by mail. The C is a really great practice whistle, IMO.
Another vote to the Bb.
It’s an easy whistle to handle and its sound is rather lower than the high D.
My Generation Bb is one of my favorites.
Don’t think it twice and buy it now! It’s very cheap.